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Why investors hate startups that do these things

Being backed by a successful venture capital firm can make or break a FinTech startup. So, we asked Karen McCormick, chief investment officer at Beringea, what new ventures must do to pique investors interest.

Ledgy closes Series A as it targets new markets

Ledgy, an end-to-end equity management platform, has reportedly collected $10m in its Series A round, which will support its growth in new markets.
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LifeYield lands Vestigo Ventures backing

Tax-efficient investment software provider LifeYield has secured an undisclosed round of funding from Vestigo Ventures.

Sustainable investment app Clim8 bags $8m to tackle climate change

UK-based investment platform Clim8 Invest raised $8m in funding alongside launching its app for retail investors.

Intercontinental Exchange reveals new crypto trading platform

Intercontinental Exchange, a global exchange operator, has revealed plans to launch a new digital asset exchange platform, Bakkt.

Neighbourly lands $25m to modernise public funding

Public finance startup Neighbourly has raised $25m in a Series A funding round led by Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale fund 8VC and Emerson Collective.

Acatus CEO says new €5.5m round will help it “become the leading debt capital...

German FinTech startup Acatus is on a mission to modernise the way banks can finance loans to grow their business. It just raised €5.5m in Series A round to make it happen.

Vennfi bags $1.1m in new funding round

Vennfi, a solution supporting tax-exempt payments, has bagged $1.1m in its funding round to help it build new capabilities.

Zetwerk closes $32m Series B round

Indian business-to-business manufacturing marketplace Zetwerk to boost international trade with its new capital injection.
FX liquidity FinTech DMALINK secures £437k in crowdfunding campaign

FX liquidity FinTech DMALINK secures £437k in crowdfunding campaign

DMALINK, a renowned name in the FinTech realm, recently celebrated a significant milestone. The firm successfully concluded its crowdfunding campaign on the Seedrs platform, raising an impressive £437,404, a feat even more commendable considering it exceeded their initial target of £425,010.

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New Zealand’s central bank unveils climate risk management blueprint for finance

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua has taken a significant step towards fostering a stable financial system in New Zealand with the publication of a new Guidance aimed at helping regulated entities manage climate risks.

Philippines steps up financial innovation with new payment systems regulations

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has introduced the Manual of Regulations for Payment Systems (MORPS),
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FCA cracks down on misleading financial ads on social media

The FCA has issued a clarion call to firms and finfluencers on the imperative of maintaining legality and clarity in their social media advertisements.
How wealth management firms can get ready for generative AI

How wealth management firms can get ready for generative AI

Earlier this month, OpenAI unveiled its latest advancement in the world of generative AI, Sora. Unlike ChatGPT, its previous revolution in the world of generative AI, Sora allows users to build realistic videos from simple text instructions, potentially providing businesses with another tool to transform operations, such as marketing.
Vayana TradeXchange and Arqit forge partnership to revolutionise global trade finance

Vayana TradeXchange and Arqit forge partnership to revolutionise global trade finance

Vayana TradeXchange has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Arqit Quantum, also known as Arqit. This collaboration is set to harness Arqit’s TradeSecure™ digital negotiable instrument technology to revolutionise international supply chains.

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