SME Finance

Tech Nation launches FinTech programme with 20 startups

Tech Nation has kicked off its inaugural UK FinTech programme with 20 companies, including a number of RegTechs.

Mexican FinTech Credijusto collects $42m Series B

Credijusto, a Mexico-based FinTech offering asset-backed loans and equipment leases to SMEs, has collected $42m in its Series B.

AlphaCredit scores $125m in its latest funding round

AlphaCredit, a consumer lending platform for Mexico and Colombia, has secured $125m in its latest round.

India-based Xtracap closes $1m funding round

Xtracap, which operates the SME lending platform Bridge2Capital has allegedly secured $1m in a funding round from angel investors.

Salaryo secures $5.8m in new round aimed at protecting SMEs struggling from Covid-19

Freelance and startup-focused FinTech Salaryo has bagged $5.8m in a funding round and announce plans to grow into a full digital business banking service.

Twinco Capital secures €3m in new funding round

Supply chain finance FinTech Twinco Capital has raised €3m in a new funding round.

Does regulation pose a threat to buy now, pay later market growth?

The BNPL market has seen a financial boon in recent years, creating market leading behemoths like Klarna, Affirm and Afterpay – who are all recording strong growth on the back of clear market demand. Could a growing call for regulation in the sector change this?

CredAvenue joins Indian unicorn club

CredAvenue, which helps businesses and entrepreneurs secure debt from lenders, has secured $137m in Series B funding, making it the fastest Indian FinTech startup to join the unicorn club.
Small business loans provider Muse raises debt line

Small business loans provider Muse raises debt line

Muse Finance, which offers small business loans, has received a $20m debt facility to help it support customers.
Business lender TradeBridge secures credit facility of up to £100m

Business lender TradeBridge secures credit facility of up to £100m

TradeBridge, a business lender, has received a credit facility of up to £100m from Castlelake, a global investment manager.

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ZeroEyes joins Lloyd's Lab for pioneering InsurTech against gun violence

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In an unprecedented move, ZeroEyes, known for its pioneering AI gun detection technology, has been welcomed into the coveted Lloyd's Lab Accelerator program, marking a significant stride in InsurTech innovation.
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