December 2, 2019 @ 2:47 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Openly, a U.S.-based tech-enabled home insurance provider, announced last week it secured $7.65 million through its latest seed funding round, which was led by Gradient Ventures, Google’s AI-focused venture fund. Founded in 2017, Openly claims it offers comprehensive homeowners insurance to help independent insurance agents… Read More

December 2, 2019 @ 2:20 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency platform Crypto.com recently announced it is now offering fiat withdrawal through bank transfer for a total of 21 major currencies.  According to Crypto.com, users may now have the option to sell cryptocurrencies to fiat and withdraw fiat to their personal bank account…. Read More

December 2, 2019 @ 12:48 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK-based banking as a service platform Bankable, along with Visa, announced last week they have formed a strategic collaboration within the Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEMEA) region. Through the collaboration, Bankable is opening an office at the Dubai International Financial Center… Read More

December 2, 2019 @ 10:25 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

PayPal and Mastercard recently announced the expansion of instant transfer service, Mastercard Send, to Mastercard cardholders in Singapore and a number of European countries. The duo claims that the service has been successful in the U.S. According to PayPal and Mastercard, Mastercard Send is described… Read More

December 2, 2019 @ 9:54 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Allianz Insurance announced on Monday it has formed a new partnership with on-demand insurtech startup Dinghy to provide business insurance to the freelance market. According to Dinghy the number of freelancers has increased and so has the diversity of the workforce. The insurtech explained that… Read More

December 2, 2019 @ 7:23 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK-based digital banking group Monzo recently announced it is offering Google Pay options for users as they wait for their debit card replacements. The new option will allow users to continue using their Monzo services until their card arrives. “When you lose your Monzo card… Read More

December 2, 2019 @ 7:11 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Baanx, a mobile digital banking app, payments engine, and cryptocurrency platform, has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs to raise £600,000 in funding. Launched in 2018, the company reported that it is looking for real change in the Digital Banking and Cryptocurrency sector. “In short,… Read More

November 28, 2019 @ 11:19 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Salcombe Distilling Co., a UK-based luxury gin brand, is now seeking £800,000 through its equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs. The company is offering 4.55% in equity at a £16,775,440 pre-money valuation. Launched in 2016, Salcombe stated that its gin is handcrafted “Salcombe Distilling Co. produces… Read More

November 27, 2019 @ 2:28 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK banking group NatWest announced on Wednesday the launch of its digital bank, Bó. According to Natwest, Bó is a digital bank that was created to help people “do money better.” The service features a bright yellow Visa card, as well as a mobile app. Natwest… Read More

November 27, 2019 @ 11:31 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just weeks after launching its latest mini bond on equity crowdfunding portal Crowdcube, BrewDog has attracted more than £2 million in funding from over 950 of the investment platform’s investors. As previously reported, BrewDog has raised more than £69 million through its “Equity for Punks”… Read More

November 25, 2019 @ 9:57 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Cryptocurrency exchange platform Coinbase announced last week that Coinbase UK now supports four new assets on its platform, which are Tezos (XTZ), Dai (DAI), EOS (EOS), and Chainlink (LINK).  Coinbase reported that by supporting the new assets, the platform grants customers access to buy, sell,… Read More

November 25, 2019 @ 9:44 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than two years after securing £626,310 through its Crowdcube funding round, European automated saving and crowd investing marketplace Oval Money launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs and has quickly secured its initial £1 million funding target. As previously reported, Oval Money provides easy… Read More

November 22, 2019 @ 9:59 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Mrs Wordsmith, a UK-based educational publishing and gaming company, quickly secured its initial £1 million equity crowdfunding target through its Crowdcube campaign. The funding round, which already raised £750,000 in September (prior to public launch) has attracted more than 500 investors. The company is offering… Read More

November 20, 2019 @ 2:52 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Citi announced on Wednesday it has launched a new cross-border platform to help its multinational clients manage the complexities in collecting cross border business-to-business payments. According to Citi, Citi Global Collect will help multinational clients continue to extend their global reach. The financial group claims… Read More

November 20, 2019 @ 9:53 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

U.S.-based fintech Broadridge Financial announced on Wednesday it has acquired ClearStructure Financial Technology, which is a global provider of portfolio management solutions for the private debt markets. According to Broadridge, the acquisition is helping to expand its asset management technology suite. “Broadridge’s SaaS technology powers… Read More

November 20, 2019 @ 9:46 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

CommonBond, an online lending platform servicing the student loan market, announced on Wednesday the launch of CommonBond Ignite, which is described as a tailor-made solution for large financial institutions to acquire the right customers, with the right products, at the right time. According to CommonBond,… Read More

November 18, 2019 @ 10:39 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Hussle, a UK-based fitness marketplace, has successfully secured more than £1.3 million through its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube. The platform, which originally sought to raise £1 million, is offering 2.60% in equity at a £50 million pre-money valuation. Founded in 2009, Hussle describes itself… Read More

November 18, 2019 @ 11:54 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Thyngs, a UK-based mobile technology platform, is now seeking £250,000 through its new equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs. This new funding round comes less than two years after Thyngs raised £301,310 through its Crowdcube campaign. The company is offering 4.77% in equity at a £4,992,476… Read More

November 16, 2019 @ 7:39 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than two years after raising £727,820 through its first Seedrs campaign, We Build Bots (IntelAgent) has returned to the equity crowdfunding platform and has already successfully secured its initial 250,000 funding target. The company is currently offering 7.64% in equity at a £3,021,340 pre-money… Read More

November 16, 2019 @ 7:29 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

China Rapid Finance Limited (NYSE: XRF), one of China’s largest consumer lending marketplaces, announced on Thursday two developments that mark significant progress in regaining compliance with the New York Stock Exchange’s Continued Listing requirements. China Rapid Finance reported that it completed its 2018 financial statement audit… Read More