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