June 27, 2017 @ 8:50 am By Erin Hobey  |  

LENDonate, an Oakland-based fintech company, launched a hybrid online lending platform for 501(c)(3) nonprofits. The hybrid platform enables nonprofits to source loans and donations simultaneously. LENDonate aims to unite nonprofits with lenders, including financial institutions, philanthropic organizations, and accredited investors for quick funding of high-quality, low… Read More

June 27, 2017 @ 8:26 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Capital Cell, reportedly Europe’s first equity crowdfunding platform specializing in life science, has been shortlisted for the Best International Growth Business award at the UK Business Angels Association Investment Awards 2017. Capital Cell has been trading in Spain for just over 2 years, successfully closing 14 life… Read More

June 22, 2017 @ 4:46 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Since launching yesterday on Companisto, German tech firm Copaltec has raised over 163,790€ from more than 143 investors for 14.63% equity offered. having already surpassed its initial 100K€ goal, the company is now aiming to hit its 600K€ goal within the next 59 days or by 20… Read More

June 22, 2017 @ 3:58 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Payza, a global payments platform,  announced a cryptocurrency exchange expansion to include the “most popular” Bitcoin alternatives. In the majority of the countries where Payza is available, verified Payza members may now sell Ethereum, Ripple, Litecoin, Dash, Monero, Zcash and dozens of other cryptocurrencies to Payza,… Read More

June 22, 2017 @ 3:43 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Crowdo announced two more successful Equity Crowdfunding offers which had successfully surpassed their fundraising targets: MNP Auctioneers and Goody Technologies. This adds to a successful track record of ECF offers published on the Crowdo ECF website including The Parenthood which raised a record-setting 2.64mn RM… Read More

June 22, 2017 @ 3:12 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Fresh from completing its Initial Coin Offering in June 2016 which reportedly garnered more than $16 million (30,000 BTC), Waves platform has introduced a now live USD gateway. Waves, a Russian decentralised platform for launching crowdfunding campaigns and issuing digital assets, has announced that its users can… Read More

June 20, 2017 @ 4:00 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Colu, a blockchain-powered platform for creating digitized, localized currencies, launched its second currency in the UK – the Local Pound, East London. Founded in 2014, Colu’s digital wallet application supports buying local, offering an easy and convenient way to pay instantly from a smartphone while empowering… Read More

June 19, 2017 @ 8:07 am By Erin Hobey  |  

KPMG and Matchi named Avoka as the winner of ATB Financial’s Customer Onboarding Global Innovation Challenge. Avoka will now work with ATB on a proof-of-concept project with a view to roll out and implement the solution. “Avoka is thrilled to have been selected the winner… Read More

June 19, 2017 @ 7:10 am By Erin Hobey  |  

TechPreneur Africa, a social impact firm focused on harnessing innovation and entrepreneurship to achieve real economic impact across Africa has signed an MOU with Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), an international financial centre in Abu Dhabi, to foster and support the growth and activities of FinTech… Read More

June 19, 2017 @ 6:38 am By Erin Hobey  |  

About 30 million people in Germany suffer from intensive consulting diseases such as hypertension, diabetes or depression. In addition to drug therapy, a lifestyle change is often necessary. Berlin biologist Thomas Stuke hopes to dip further into this massive with Patient Care, a medtech app… Read More

June 19, 2017 @ 4:42 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Open ANX Foundation Limited, with the support of ANX International and partners, announced openANX, a project to build a new decentralized exchange and trading platform. OpenANX is described as a real-world application of Blockchain that brings transparency and openness to cryptocurrency markets. “In traditional financial… Read More

June 15, 2017 @ 10:22 am By Erin Hobey  |  

As reported, the UK Financial Conduct Authority named its second cohort of 24 Fintech firms that are ready to begin testing shortly.  What exactly is a sandbox and why is it important for countries to utilize these to engender innovation and spark disruption? Startups and nubie platforms… Read More

June 15, 2017 @ 6:05 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Startupbootcamp FinTech, a leading global accelerator focused on financial innovation, has announced its first Demo Tour to mark the end of its accelerator program. Over 2 weeks in July, the 11 startups from Startupbootcamp’s 2017 cohort in Singapore will visit four countries across Asia and present their companies… Read More

June 15, 2017 @ 5:35 am By Erin Hobey  |  

UK online investment platform SyndicateRoom announced the closure of two lift rounds, for Peptinnovate and Alert Technology. SyndicateRoom negotiated an exclusive offer with the companies, whereby its members could participate in the equity rounds. Pekama closed its round in overfunding over the weekend. Peptinnovate, a… Read More

June 15, 2017 @ 4:48 am By Erin Hobey  |  

SURE, an insurtech startup that offers on-demand personal insurance via an app, has closed an $8 million Series A funding round led by with participation from Menlo Ventures, FF Venture Capital, Nationwide Ventures, Assurant and AmTrust. The NYC and LA-based company also launched a Smartphone… Read More

June 13, 2017 @ 5:46 am By Erin Hobey  |  

70% of the total capital raised by all private European Fintech companies in 2017 1Q went to companies based in … have you written your list? — London, Berlin, Stockholm, Paris, Barcelona and Amsterdam, according to research released by Fintech Global. More than a third of the aggregate of… Read More

June 13, 2017 @ 5:26 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Mambu, the core engine powering digital first banking and lending, has been named for the third consecutive year to the FinTech50 and won the Asian Banker Technology Innovation Award for Best Cloud Application 2017. The FinTech50, the annual list of Europe’s 50 hottest FinTechs, was the first list to… Read More

June 13, 2017 @ 5:04 am By Erin Hobey  |  

India-owned telecom company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Indian mobile wallet platform MobiKwik have synced to develop BSNL’s mobile application, according to a release. MobiKwik will co-create BSNL wallet, a new semi-closed wallet to facilitate payment and also sell BSNL products. “We are proud to associate with BSNL in… Read More

June 13, 2017 @ 4:42 am By Erin Hobey  |  

WiseAlpha, a UK online lending platform that gives everyday investors access to high yield institutional bond and loan investments, has raised over £909K on its Crowdcube, 180% over its original target, with days remaining. Originally offering 8.92% equity, WiseAlpha has taken it up a notch, offering 12.43%.  The… Read More

June 13, 2017 @ 4:16 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Global Debt Registry (GDR), the asset certainty company specializing in loan validation, announced NYC as its new headquarters as part of its overarching strategic growth initiative to be closer to the investor community. GDR also announced the addition of structured finance veteran Michael Koenitzer as Director of… Read More