Investors

23 FinTech investment rounds to make the news over the past seven days

Stripe's whooping $600m Series G expansion wasn't the only investment round completed by a FinTech company over the last week.

Speedinvest partners with RBI, UNIQA for ?50m fund

European FinTech growth investor Speedinvest has partnered with Raiffeisen Bank International and UNIQA Insuranace Group to supply ?50m to late-seed and Series A companies.

Jupiter Exchange nets $5m seed funding

Alternative asset exchange Jupiter Exchange has closed a $5m seed funding round headed by White Hilt Capital.

Prepaid Technologies snares $96m from Edison Partners-led growth round

Prepaid digital payment solution provider Prepaid Technologies has secured $96m in new growth financing.

Loyalty app Fetch Rewards joins unicorn club after new Softbank-Led Series D round

Loyalty and rewards app Fetch Rewards raised $210m in a funding round led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2, valuing the company at over $1bn.

Techstars nabs $42m investment to continue helping FinTech and other entrepreneurs succeed

The worldwide entrepreneurial support network Techstars has closed a $42m investment round, which it aims to use to keep supporting entrepreneurs during their journeys.

Compcoin launches $45m ICO

Compcoin launches its ICO with an aim to raise $45m, which it plans to use to develop new investor technologies, customer acquisition and company growth.
Pocketnest

Pocketnest scores $2.6m capital raise

Female-founded financial wellness platform Pocketnest has netted $2.6m in a round led by Reseda Group.

Finance provider Bloom secures ?300m Series A investment

Bloom, a company that specialises in providing capital to growth firms that operate predominantly online, has raised ?300m in Series A funding.

Drake-backed FinTech Aspiration set for IPO through SPAC merger

Sustainable FinTech platform Aspiration is set to go public through a $2.3bn merger with special purpose acquisition company InterPrivate III Financial Partners.

News Stories

How the world's top banks and insurers are adopting GenAI tools

How the world’s top banks and insurers are adopting GenAI tools

In recent years, the integration of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools within the financial sector has seen remarkable growth. A study conducted by ORX, a leading operational risk association, reveals that 75% of the world’s major banks and insurers are now utilizing external GenAI applications in their operations.
UK-based PeppercornAI bags £3.25m for AI-driven insurance solutions

UK-based PeppercornAI bags £3.25m for AI-driven insurance solutions

PeppercornAI, an InsurTech specialising in conversational artificial intelligence, has successfully raised £3.25m.
Encompass Corporation welcomes Stuart Barnard as new CFO

Encompass Corporation welcomes Stuart Barnard as new CFO

Encompass Corporation, a pioneer in Corporate Digital Identity (CDI), has recently announced the appointment of Stuart Barnard as its first Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Unlocking the power of KYC Portal CLM in modern due diligence

Unlocking the power of KYC Portal CLM in modern due diligence

In the complex world of finance, due diligence is essential for protecting a company’s reputation and financial well-being. As customer demands for convenience increase and regulatory scrutiny intensifies, finding a balance is more important than ever. The solution lies in an innovative tool—KYC Portal Customer Lifecycle Management (CLM). The RegTech company recently compiled a guide on its role in enhancing due diligence processes.
Apax Digital Funds backs IANS Research with new investment to boost InfoSec services

Apax Digital Funds backs IANS Research with new investment to boost InfoSec services

IANS Research, a leading provider of independent research and advisory services for the information security industry, has just secured a significant investment from Apax Digital Fund II. 

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