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.
Online lender Spotcap nets €22m funding from existing backers
Germany-based online lender Spotcap has netted €22m in funding from its existing investors.
Credit marketplace Percent collects debt investment
Percent, a modern credit marketplace, has received an investment from Nomura Strategic Ventures’ debt fund.
Short-term loan app FinFrog said to raise €5m in its new funding round
France-based FinFrog has reportedly raised €5m in its latest funding round, which will be put towards research and development efforts.
Blend hits $3.3bn valuation nearly doubling in five months
Digital lending platform Blend has scored $300m in its Series G round, helping to nearly double its valuation to $3.3bn in just five months.
Klarna unveils new comparison shopping service across European markets
Swedish buy now pay later (BNPL) juggernaut Klarna has launched its Comparison Shopping Service (CSS) in 21 markets across Europe.
Marqueta, Swissquote partner to offer new app-based card program
US card issuing platform Marqueta has partnered with Swissquote to provide an app-based card program that offers banking and investing services in a single space.
Capital on Tap extends credit card for small businesses with loan
Capital on Tap, a credit card for small businesses, has secured a £200m funding facility from JP Morgan and Triple Point.
Brazil loan marketplace FinanZero closes $4m round
Brazil-based online credit marketplace FinanZero has closed its fourth round of funding on $4m.
Landbay closes $1bn deal to support its lending capabilities over coming years
Buy-to-let mortgage lender Landbay has signed a $1bn deal with an unnamed leading financial institution to help fund loans over coming years.