ICYMI fintech funding round-up: January, Spade, Keyless and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
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News, intelligence and resources on the global fintech industry including topics such as start-ups.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 8 December 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
And sometimes… less is just less
Doing more with less often reaches a point where it is no longer possible.
Valley Bank CIO Stuart Cook leaves to join start-up True Digital Network as CEO
Cook previously served as chief innovation officer at Valley National Bank for 11 months.
Denmark’s Mazepay taps ex-Mastercard exec Kevin Stanton to lead US drive
Stanton previously spent the best part of two decades in senior roles at Mastercard.
US fintech start-up CapitalOS emerges from stealth with $39m in equity and debt financing
The San Francisco-based firm has launched with $9m in equity funding and $30m in debt financing.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Kiwi, ID Finance, Crezco and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Mexican fintech start-up Trafalgar taps Thought Machine for core banking technology
Trafalagar plans to launch its new platform, running on Vault Core, in Q2 2024.
US credit card fintech Petal reportedly eyeing potential sale
According to a report by Fortune, sources say the start-up has received multiple offers for acquisition.
US challenger HMBradley winds down consumer business, eyes B2B space
“Our consumer brand growth was falling short of our goals,” says HMBradley CEO and co-founder Zach Brunke.
Lack of funding forces US credit card fintech Ness to close down
Having raised $15.5 million in seed funding, the fintech had hoped to raise an additional $40 million but to no avail.
Dutch payment processor Silverflow lands $16.3m funding
Picus Capital, Coatue, Crane Venture Partners, Inkef, and a number of angel investors also participated in the round.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Refine Intelligence, Apiture, Solvimon and more
Our weekly fintech round-up for you to get the latest funding news from around the world.
Nuvei reportedly snaps up Aussie paytech Till Payments for $30.5m
The paytech was valued at $350 million only seven months ago.
FinTech Founders Video: upcoming trends – embedding community values
In this episode, fintech founders share their experienced of building values for a new digital vision.
Saudi BNPL start-up Tamara expands lending capacity to $400m with Goldman Sachs
The company has secured an additional $250 million in debt financing to support its lending operations.
Co-branded credit card fintech Imprint lands $75m in Series B funding
The round was led by Ribbit Capital with participation from existing investors Kleiner Perkins and Thrive Capital.
Regulators should greenlight more M&A among banks and fintechs to avoid bankruptcies
Consolidation and M&As can create an environment where dynamic regional banking ecosystems can flourish.
FinTech Founders Video: building a versatile team – how to get the best out of your employees
First-hand insights and learnings of fintech founders on how to strategically build a versatile team.
US fintech Carta reportedly conducts third round of layoffs this year
The cuts were first reported by Fortune, but the total number of employees impacted is currently unknown.
Demystify Podcast: Demystifying embedded banking success with Chris Dean and Chris Tremont
Grasshopper and Treasury Prime are thriving at a time when so many neobanks and BaaS providers are struggling.
Unlocking Alpha: how AI is helping investors fine-tune their strategies
FinTech Futures speaks with the founders of 3AI to discuss how AI technology can transform investing strategies.
FinTech Founders Video: building company culture – team building achievements
We explore various aspects of how to build company culture and what can be achieved as a team.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: EduFi, Performativ, Due and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
FinTech Founders Video: building a successful roadmap
Exploring hiring strategies and how to build a successful roadmap for a long-term vision.
Private investment management platform Arch raises $20m Series A
The latest cash injection brings Arch’s total funding to date to over $25 million.
AI fintech start-up Black Ore launches from stealth with $60m funding
Founded in 2022 and based in Texas, Black Ore offers an AI automation platform for financial services businesses.
Customers, employees, shareholders: the laser focus of successful digital transformations
Incorporating a customer lens in your digital transformation can boost both revenue and employee satisfaction.
PFM downturn continues as Status Money closes down
The company’s website and app with cease to operate from 10 November.
US fintech Bond.AI snaps up Elastech to bolster cloud and data offerings
As part of the acquisition, Elastech CEO Scott Llewelyn will join Bond.AI to lead its professional services division.
US fintech Payroll Integrations secures $20m Series A funding
Payroll Integrations plans to expand its product line, foster new relationships and invest in its operations.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Funding Societies, Fero, Kroo and Zilch
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Banking Technology Magazine November 2023 issue out now
Cover story: PHOENIX RISING – How to breathe new life into digital transformation.
Nominations now open for the seventh annual PayTech Awards
Submit your nominations before 15 March 2024.
US fintech for older Americans, Charlie, secures $23m Series A
The funding round includes $16 million in equity and $7 million in debt.
Cartoon: Augustus Gloop
A new cartoon illustrating the predicament of many fintech and blockchain firms that entered the VC business.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: UnaFinancial, Multifi, Triple-A and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 27 October 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Arteria AI bags $30m to help financial institutions extract data from documentation
The Series B round was led by GGV Capital and takes the start-up’s total funding to date to $50 million.
US fintech start-up Aleph emerges from stealth with $16.7m funding
The round was led by Bain Capital Ventures, with participation from existing backers, angel investors and customers.
