February 20, 2018 @ 3:06 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, digital challenger bank Tandem announced the launch of its first product in the UK, the travel cashback credit card, which is described as a credit card that allows users to make money whilst spending abroad. The bank revealed that the cashback card is part… Read More

February 20, 2018 @ 2:15 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

ShareIn, a SaaS platform for the crowdfunding sector, announced on Tuesday it has seen revenues triple in the past 12 months and has matured from a startup to become a profitable scale up. The company reported it is going from strength to strength with the announcement… Read More

February 20, 2018 @ 1:14 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Texcent Asia, a Singapore-based payments company, announced on Tuesday it has received remittance license from Monetary Authority Singapore (MAS). The company powers financial platform Paycent, which is described as a company that’s dedicated to delivering fully integrated mobile applications and aims to be the global leader in… Read More

February 20, 2018 @ 11:09 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, Assetz Capital announced the appointment of three new members of its team. Jason Roper was named Relationship Director for the North West; David Hardman was appointed Credit Manager, and Karl Kent was named Remote Relationship Director for South Yorkshire. According to Assetz Capital, Kent joined… Read More

February 20, 2018 @ 10:12 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Fintech firm Even Financial announced on Tuesday it secured $3 million during its latest investment round, which included participation from American Express Ventures, the investment unit of American Express, Plug & Play and Arab Angels. Founded in 2014, Even Financial is seeking to become an important supply channel… Read More

February 20, 2018 @ 9:30 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Switzerland fintech space, F10 Incubator and Accelerator, announced on Tuesday the final selection of fifteen startups for Batch III of its praised P2 Prototype to Product Program. According to the program, successful startups have undergone one of the most rigorous selection processes in the industry. Speaking… Read More

February 20, 2018 @ 9:10 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, LendInvest announced the launch of its new buy-to-let (BTL) online calculator for intermediaries. According to LendInvest, the calculator is considered the latest in a series of ongoing improvements to the lender’s online calculators, aimed at making the loan application process as easy and straightforward… Read More

February 19, 2018 @ 4:12 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

India-based fintech Invoice Bazaar Holdings announced this week it has purchased a minority stake for an undisclosed amount in online shipping documentation provider and partner, ODeX.  Founded in 2015, Invoice Bazaar describes itself as a startup opening in the arena of Supply Chain Finance (SCF). The… Read More

February 19, 2018 @ 3:49 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Gaze Coin, a currency that provides AR/VR advertisers and creators trackable ROI by rewarding audiences for gaze-triggering content, announced last week its listing on leading Asian cryptocurrency exchange, QRYPTOS (a subsidiary of QUOINE). The company reported it allows advertisers to drive gaze-powered campaigns across connected virtual… Read More

February 19, 2018 @ 2:49 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

TeamO, a UK marine safety company, has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, seeking £200,000 in funding.  Launched in May 2017,  TeamO states it solves the life-threatening problem of being towed through the water by its BackTow lifejacket. The company reported that it sold its entire first… Read More

February 19, 2018 @ 2:08 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Toy brand Hasbro recently announced the launch of its new crowdfunding platform, HasLab. According to the company, HASLAB is a platform that hopes to bring dream products into the hands of fans. It was reported: “With your support, our goal is to make products that are… Read More

February 19, 2018 @ 12:14 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Wanchain, a distributed financial infrastructure powered by cross-blockchain smart contracts with privacy protection, announced last week it has teamed with various Austin companies to form the Austin Blockchain Collective (ABC), which has a mission to advance blockchain-based education to the local community and grow the ecosystem and… Read More

February 19, 2018 @ 11:13 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Digital challenger bank Tandem founder Ricky Knox announced last week the bank will be returning to Seedrs, seeking to raise £4 million. This news comes one month after the company completed its acquisition of Harrod’s Bank. As previously reported,  Tandem was granted authorization to be regulated back in… Read More

February 19, 2018 @ 10:06 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, the UK Investment Association announced it will be launching the fintech accelerator, VeloCity, for the asset management industry. According to the organization, Velocity is part of the asset management industry’s drive to boost innovation and speed up the adoption of new emergent technology… Read More

February 19, 2018 @ 9:05 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than one week after the Broward Education Foundation, the direct support organization solely dedicated to raising funds for Broward County Public Schools, launched the GoFundMe dedicated to the victims of last week’s horrific shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School located in Parkland, Florida, supporters of… Read More

February 18, 2018 @ 9:13 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

eFOLDi, a UK-based scooter brand, announced this week it has attracted its first U.S. investor through its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, which has secured more than £575,000. The funding round was launched last month and quickly raised its initial £350,000. Speaking about the U.S. investor, the eFOLDi… Read More

February 17, 2018 @ 7:28 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Wirecard, a Germany-based global provider of digital payments and commerce solutions, announced this week it has expanded its expanding its collaboration with German bank, ReiseBank. The duo recently rolled out the mobile banking app bankom. According to Wirecard, the companies are providing users with a completely… Read More

February 17, 2018 @ 7:00 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Lydia, the French mobile payments firm, announced this week it has raised €13 million through its latest funding round, which was led by CNP Assurances with participation from XAnge, New Alpha AM, Oddo BHF and Groupe Duval. The company reported it plans to use the latest funds… Read More

February 16, 2018 @ 4:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Friday, Asian blockchain firms Longenesis and Neuromation announced they have formed a partnership to create a blockchain-based global data marketplace where individuals will take control of their personal data and healthcare companies may invest in AI analysis they previously could not afford. Neuromation reported… Read More

February 16, 2018 @ 2:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

London-based Hop Stuff Brewery has completed its latest equity crowdfunding round on Crowdcube with more than £775,000 in funding from more than 1,000 investors. The campaign was launched last month and quickly secured its initial £400,000 funding target. The funding round made its debut less than five years after… Read More