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.
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.