March 2, 2018 @ 9:43 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Friday, London-based FinTech firm Humaniq revealed it is marking the milestone of its mobile app reaching its first 50,000 downloads by unveiling a new, improved version. The company reported: “Humaniq announced a Free Secure Chat & Crypto-Wallet App and a new referral program for its… Read More

March 1, 2018 @ 3:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Validus Specialty Underwriting Services, Inc. (Validus Specialty) announced on Thursday a comprehensive package policy specifically designed for private U.S. fintech companies. According to the company, the solution is designed to address Fintech’s complex risk management needs, which are traditionally underserved by incompatible and inadequate policy forms. Speaking about… Read More

March 1, 2018 @ 2:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just one year after announcing its CrowdRise acquisition, crowdfunding platform GoFundMe announced CrowdRise by GoFundMe, which is described as a new product that builds on the strengths of these two platforms to offer the best overall fundraising solution for nonprofits. According to GoFundMe,  CrowdRise by… Read More

March 1, 2018 @ 1:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

International money transfer service WorldRemit announced on Thursday it has launched its services in New York, targeting the state’s 4.5 million immigrants with its fast, low-cost service. According to the company, customers can easily make international transfers of 147 countries around the world through its smartphone… Read More

March 1, 2018 @ 12:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Stellar Acquisition III, Inc. (Stellar) (NASDAQ: STLR), a blank check company formed for the purpose of acquiring, through a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, recapitalization, exchangeable share transaction or other similar business transaction with one or more operating businesses or assets, announced… Read More

March 1, 2018 @ 10:55 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, nearly 30 startups are competing against each other to join Plug and Play Cleveland’s first accelerator class. The organizers of Plug and Play stated: “In 2015, we had 6 satellite offices and today we have 25. The latest addition to our global family is… Read More

March 1, 2018 @ 10:18 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Connecticut Innovations (CI), Connecticut’s strategic venture capital arm and one of the leading sources of financing and ongoing support for innovative, growing companies on the east coast, today announced the launch of the application period for VentureClash. According to CI, VentureClash is Connecticut’s $5 million global venture challenge for early-stage digital… Read More

March 1, 2018 @ 10:06 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

London-based fintech firm TigerWit announced on Thursday it secured a $5 million investment from US technology investment firm Susquehanna International Group (SIG). According to the company, the funds will go towards further advancement of its mobile-focused trading technology and invest in new innovative technologies to enhance the client… Read More

March 1, 2018 @ 9:04 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Winebuyers, an e-commerce platform that connects vineyards and wine merchants directly to the end consumer, is now seeking £525,000 through its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube. According to Winebuyers, the platform is customer focused, works on a completely transparent model, it doesn’t mark up prices or charge commission on any… Read More

February 28, 2018 @ 4:11 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Anno Distillers, a British distillery, has successfully secured its initial £450,000 funding target on equity crowdfunding platform Seedrs. Founded in 2011, the company states it creates high-quality spirits using innovative and natural ingredients. Its founders, Dr. Andy Reason and Dr. Norman Lewis, both Ph.D. Research and Development… Read More

February 28, 2018 @ 3:22 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

PeerIQ, a leading data and analytics platform operating in the online lending sector, recently announced it was launching a consumer credit suite, which is a fully integrated data and analytics enhancement available through the PeerIQ Analytics platform. The new suite is notably the result of… Read More

February 28, 2018 @ 2:57 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Zoe Financial, New York-based financial tech startup that was founded by Andres Garcia-Amaya, former JP Morgan Global Market Strategist, has launched its services that are aiming to transform how high-earners approach their personal finances, starting with their relationship with a financial advisor. The company, which describes itself as a digital… Read More

February 28, 2018 @ 11:08 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Infosys Finacle, part of EdgeVerve Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Infosys (NYSE: INFY), announced on Wednesday it has formed a partnership with Moneythor, a Singapore-based data-driven digital banking provider to create a new integrated solution for personal financial management (PFM). Moneythor is also one of the companies… Read More

February 28, 2018 @ 10:49 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Payslip, an Ireland-based global payroll management software, and Fintech company, announced on Wednesday it secured a €1 million investment through its latest funding round, which was led by Frontline Ventures and AIB, with participation Technology Investors, Tribal, Bloom Equity and Enterprise Ireland. Founded in 2016, Payslip… Read More

February 28, 2018 @ 9:41 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

iFundWomen, a crowdfunding platform for women-led startups and small businesses, with a pay-it-forward model, crowdfunding coaching, and video production services, has reportedly teamed up with StartUp PHL to launch in the city of Philadelphia. The funding portal, which was launched in 2016, is on a mission… Read More

February 27, 2018 @ 3:53 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Vita Citric Spirit, a Spanish vodka brand, recently announced it is extending its equity crowdfunding round on Crowdcube. The company launched the campaign earlier this month and quickly secured its initial £130,000 funding target. As previously reported, the company targets health and lifestyle-conscious drinkers that are… Read More

February 27, 2018 @ 2:42 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Mintos, an online marketplace that provides individuals with a simplified way to invest in loans originated by a variety of alternative lending companies around the world, announced on Tuesday it has welcomed its first loan originator from the UK. This news comes less than two… Read More

February 27, 2018 @ 2:30 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Current, the fintech platform that allows teens to connect their money with the people, brands and experiences they value, announced on Tuesday that Fifth Third Capital, a direct equity investment subsidiary of Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ: FITB), has joined the recently announced Series A funding,… Read More

February 27, 2018 @ 1:48 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Virgin Money, a financial firm under Virgin that offers savings, mortgages, credit cards, current accounts, currency services, pension, investments, and protection products to customers across the UK, has reportedly spent a total of £38.3 million over the last year to develop its brand new digital… Read More

February 27, 2018 @ 12:13 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

trueEX, a New York-based electronic, CFTC-regulated exchange for interest rate swaps, announced on Tuesday it has opened a Singapore office to provide trading access for interest rate swaps denominated in 28 currencies, including 11 in the Asia-Pacific region. The company reported that on the back of significant volume growth, dealer… Read More