SME Finance

Liberis raises $112m in strategic funding to scale up in Europe and North America

Liberis raises $112m in strategic funding to scale up in Europe and North America

Liberis, a trailblazer in embedded business finance, has recently made headlines by securing a substantial $112 million in debt financing. This significant financial boost comes courtesy of HSBC Innovation Banking and BCI Capital, marking a major step forward in the company's expansion strategy.
Spanish startup Fence attracts €1.8m for transforming debt operations with blockchain

Spanish startup Fence attracts €1.8m for transforming debt operations with blockchain

Madrid-based FinTech company, Fence, has raised €1.8 million in its pre-seed financing round.
TRIVER secures £20m from Avellinia Capital to revolutionise UK SME financing

TRIVER secures £20m from Avellinia Capital to revolutionise UK SME financing

TRIVER, a SME working capital provider, has successfully raised a significant £20m in a new funding round.
Investree’s mega $231m boost set to revolutionise Middle Eastern SME lending.

Investree’s mega $231m boost set to revolutionise Middle Eastern SME lending.

Indonesia’s digital lending giant, Investree, is on the brink of clinching a significant series D funding, amassing up to 220 million euros ($230.8m) via the establishment of a new joint venture based in Doha.

Zanifu’s game-changing MSME finance model receives substantial investment from Beyond Capital Ventures

Beyond Capital Ventures (BCV), an esteemed venture capital firm focusing on emerging markets, has made a strategic investment in Zanifu. Zanifu is an innovative financial services platform that champions small retailers across Africa.
Kenyan FinTech Zanifu bags $11.2m for inventory financing expansion

Kenyan FinTech Zanifu bags $11.2m for inventory financing expansion

Zanifu, a Kenyan FinTech that specialises in offering inventory financing to micro, small and medium-sized businesses, has successfully secured an impressive $11.2m in a recent funding round.
Lumi, the Australian SME lender, secures $15m from Harel in a capital raise

Lumi, the Australian SME lender, secures $15m from Harel in a capital raise

Lumi, an Australian company specialised in lending to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has successfully concluded a capital raise of $15m.
Digital private markets leader Netcapital secures $1.2m in public offering

Digital private markets leader Netcapital secures $1.2m in public offering

Netcapital, a distinguished player in the digital private capital markets ecosystem, has made an important announcement today.
Barclays and M&G Investments inject £345m into FinTech TP24

Barclays and M&G Investments inject £345m into FinTech TP24

TP24, an innovative FinTech firm offering flexible revolving business credit, has successfully raised £345m in a debt funding round. The round was significantly bolstered by notable UK entities, Barclays Bank Plc (Barclays) and M&G Investments.
Citi and Viola Credit back Defacto's SME lending with €167m

Citi and Viola Credit back Defacto’s SME lending with €167m

French FinTech firm, Defacto, a leading provider of loans to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) via an API, has recently closed a significant securitisation fund.

News Stories

Cowbell, a leading provider of cyber insurance for SMEs, has introduced a new generative AI solution aimed at optimising underwriting workflows.

Cowbell introduces GenAI solution to optimise underwriting workflows

Cowbell, a leading provider of cyber insurance for SMEs, has introduced a new generative AI solution aimed at optimising underwriting workflows.
Ouro, a global financial services and technology innovator, has partnered with Real Madrid to develop and deliver co-branded financial solutions to fans in key markets globally.

Ouro and Real Madrid team up to score financial goals globally

Ouro, a global financial services and technology innovator, has partnered with Real Madrid to develop and deliver co-branded financial solutions to fans in key markets globally.
Standard Chartered has joined forces with Visa B2B Connect to expand its existing suite of payment solutions.

Standard Chartered partners with Visa B2B Connect for streamlined cross-border payments

Standard Chartered has joined forces with Visa B2B Connect to expand its existing suite of payment solutions.
How the world's top banks and insurers are adopting GenAI tools

How the world’s top banks and insurers are adopting GenAI tools

In recent years, the integration of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools within the financial sector has seen remarkable growth. A study conducted by ORX, a leading operational risk association, reveals that 75% of the world’s major banks and insurers are now utilizing external GenAI applications in their operations.
UK-based PeppercornAI bags £3.25m for AI-driven insurance solutions

UK-based PeppercornAI bags £3.25m for AI-driven insurance solutions

PeppercornAI, an InsurTech specialising in conversational artificial intelligence, has successfully raised £3.25m.

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