Funding Platforms

Crowdfunding platform for startups Envestors raises £2m in funding

Envestors, a platform connecting investors and companies, has found its own backers to support its £2m financing round.
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Charitable crowdfunding platform GoFundMe acquires YouCaring

Charitable crowdfunding platform GoFundMe has acquired personal fundraising company YouCaring, for an undisclosed amount.

The SEC opens up crowdfunding rules to help businesses survive COVID-19

As the coronavirus is continuously making the situation more dire for businesses, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has offered them a potential lifeline by providing temporary, conditional relief by easing the US’ crowdfunding rules.

Tinkoff launches first Russian digital buy now pay later platform

Moscow-based digital bank Tinkoff has introduced the Dolyame.ru the country first buy now pay later (BNPL) platform.

Startup investment platform CircleUP looks for $100m

Investment platform for small consumer brands CircleUp is planning to raise $100m, according to an SEC filing.

Canadian VC firm closes third investment fund, raises $101m

FinTech-focused VC company Information Venture Partners has closed its third investment fund and has raised a total of $101m.

Fraudio looks to continue expansion following $3.3m seed round

Dutch payment fraud detection firm Fraudio has bagged $3.3m in a seed funding round.

NanoLock Security eyes expanded footprint following $11m Series B

Israeli device protection and management firm NanoLock Security has raised $11m from a Series B funding round.

Insurify rakes in $100m from Motive Partners-led Series B

Insurance agent and comparison platform Insurify has raised $100m from a Series B round led by private equity firm Motive Partners.

Global expansion is the watchword as Picus Security secures $24m Series B

Breach and attack simulation solution Picus Security has closed a $24m Series B funding round led by investment firm Turkven.

News Stories

FinTech

FinTech investment sees uptick following two sluggish weeks

There was a climb in investment in the FinTech sector this week, with FinTech Global reporting on a total of $399m being raised across...
compliance

Will 2024 be the year of compliance technology?

As technologically-driven solutions continue to firmly pierce the financial industry and how it runs, the need for firms to maintain compliance amongst a deluge...
ZeroEyes joins Lloyd's Lab for pioneering InsurTech against gun violence

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

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.
Chubb revolutionises flood insurance: Faster quotes with new digital platform

Chubb revolutionises flood insurance: Faster quotes with new digital platform

Chubb Personal Risk Services (PRS), known for its commitment to providing exceptional insurance services, has announced the launch of an innovative self-service Flood Insurance System.
Bishop Street and Topsail Re join forces to revolutionise MGA platform with strategic joint venture

Bishop Street and Topsail Re join forces to revolutionise MGA platform with strategic joint...

Bishop Street Underwriters, a notable entity within the RedBird Capital Partners' portfolio, has formally announced a groundbreaking joint venture with Topsail Reinsurance SPC, Ltd....

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