Lidya collects pre-Series B funding as it looks to boost its lending efforts
Nigeria-based Lidya, which offers small business loans, has reportedly raised $8.3m in its pre-Series B funding round.
FinTech Revolut launches as a bank in 10 European countries
Revolut has launched as a bank in 10 select Western European countries in order to offer customers in these regions deposit protection.
Tiger Global backs Jodo’s vision for India’s education payments
Jodo, a Bangalore-based FinTech that helps families pay tuition fees, has raised $15m in Series A funding.
Lending platform finova launches new product
finova, a cloud-based mortgages and savings software provider, has launched a new product switch functionality within its cloud-first origination platform, Apprivo2.
FinTech firm CredRight secures $9.7m in funding round
FinTech startup, CredRight, based in Hyderabad, has successfully raised approximately $9.7m, a combination of both equity and debt.
Smava scoops up $34m for online loans marketplace
Berlin-based lending marketplace Smava has raised $34m in a Series C round of funding. The investment was led by Runa Capital.
Future Finance bags $28m for latest fundraise
Student loan lender Future Finance has raised up to $28m for its latest fundraise, FinTech Global can reveal.
Creditas nets $50m Series C round led by Vostok
Brazil-based online lending solution Creditas has netted a $50m Series C funding round led by Vostok Emerging Finance.
General Atlantic eyes Brazilian lending startup
General Atlantic is reportedly in talks to buy a minority stake in Brazilian online lending startup Geru Tecnologia e Serviços SA.
Ant Financial co-leads RMB1bn round for Chinese logistics, FinTech provider Keking
Alibaba's Ant Financial has co-led an RMB1bn ($144m) Series C financing round for Chinese logistics and FinTech business Keking.