SME Finance

Aspire launches solution for startup founders in Singapore

Singapore-based challenger bank Aspire has launched a new feature to help startup founders set up shop in the country.

Experian to acquire Brazilian FinTech MOVA

Experian, the global consumer credit reporting company, has agreed to acquire MOVA Sociedade de Empréstimo entre Pessoas S.A, a Brazilian FinTech.

Digital lender SMEcorner reportedly bags $30m in its Series A

SMEcorner, a digital lending business, has reportedly raised $30m in its Series B funding round which was led by Paragon Partners.

Lendingkart said to extend Series D round

SME lending platform Lendingkart has reportedly raised a total of INR 319.2 Crore ($42.1m) in its Series D round, after closing a new extension investment.

Citi backs Crowdz for SME financing

SME finance platform Crowdz has secured $10m in investment, led by Citi and Global Cleantech Capital, to expand its ability to bring accessible working capital to small businesses.

Pine Labs banks $285m at $3bn valuation to scale its merchant commerce platform

India-based FinTech unicorn Pine Labs raised $285m in a new round of funding which valued the firm at $3bn.
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.

BoE accused of “setting the UK SME finance sector back several years” by excluding...

FinTechs and other non-bank lenders will not be able to access funding from the Bank of England that would help them deliver emergency loans, which has sparked accusations of the central bank hampering competition.

Qupital closes $15m Series A to support growth in China

Hong Kong-based SME trade financing platform Qupital has scored $15m in its Series A round.

Challenger bank Judo raises A$400m to transform SME lending in Australia

Launched in 2018, Judo Bank just closed a A$400m ($270.62m) round, bringing the total amount invested into the neobank to A$540m ($365.34m).

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