Infrastructure & Enterprise Software

Underscore VC’s Fund II goal in sight after raising over $132m

Boston-based Underscore.VC has raised over $132m for its sophmore venture capital fund, setting it just a few million dollars away from its fundraising goal. The...

Toast acquires HR and payroll solution StratEx

Restaurant management company Toast has acquired HR and payroll solution StratEx for an undisclosed amount.

Digital retail bank Kuda raise $1.6m in a pre-seed funding round

The Nigerian challenger bank Kuda has raised $1.6m in a pre-seed investment round after launching the beta version of its online mobile finance platform and getting a banking licence from the Nigerian Central Bank.

StyloPay picks Tribe Payments for global digital wallet offering

Tribe Payments’ digital wallet technology has received another vote of confidence as payment and mobile apps business StyloPay has decided to use it.

French FinTech Bankin’ introduces new bank API Bridge Pay

FinTech app Bankin’ has expanded its offering with a new API dubbed Bridge Pay. The solution will empower users to initiate payments using bank transfers through the app.

Three risks financial firms face when not being serious about protecting their digital assets

Every company has digital assets, but not all of them are doing enough to protect them, which could lead to massive problems down the line.

Money Button announces new Invisible Money Button to make it easier to embed the...

Microtransactions company Money Button has unveiled the Invisible Money Button solution to make it easier for businesses using the platform to fully embed the payments into their website or app.

A fifth of UK online shoppers has suffered an account takeover attack

It seems as if 20% of e-commerce shoppers have fallen victim to an account takeover attack in the last year, according to new research from Riskified, the payments and fraud-prevention solutions provider.

Filipino regulator encourages companies to strengthen their cybersecurity defences

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the Philippines is urging the nation's businesses to beef up their cybersecurity efforts on the back of Covid-19.

Willa collects $3m in a seed round to make it easier for freelancers

Willa has raised $3m in funding to make it easier for freelancers to arrange for payments and to get control of their finances.

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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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