January 9, 2018 @ 2:35 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Thyngs, a UK-based mobile technology platform, has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, seeking £300,000. Founded in 2016, Thyngs is described as a mobile technology that transforms physical objects and locations into smart, connected experiences that are more engaging, rewarding, and memorable. The company noted… Read More

January 9, 2018 @ 1:59 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Sagoon, a social commerce platform, announced on Tuesday it secured $3.3 million through its Regulation A+ offering on November 30th. The company has so far attracted $4.8 million altogether (additional$1.5 million was secured through private funding) and more than 3,000 investors contributed through the funding… Read More

January 9, 2018 @ 11:47 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, IBM and Comcast Ventures announced they have backed new blockchain startup fund, MState. Founded in 2017, MState is described as a growth lab for enterprise blockchain companies with locations in New York City and San Francisco. It will run a six-month program straiten gin… Read More

January 9, 2018 @ 9:53 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

AutoGravity, a California-based Fintech on a mission to transform car shopping and financing, announced on Tuesday it has formed a partnership with Audi Financial Services, the financial services affiliate of Audi of America. Through the new partnership, finance options from Audi Financial Services are now available… Read More

January 9, 2018 @ 9:14 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube announced on Tuesday it has formed a partnership with Small Business UK to launch Small Business Grants, which is described as a free-to-enter initiative that offers £5,000 every month to a leading small business. The funding portal noted that the grant does not… Read More

January 9, 2018 @ 8:46 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, online lending platform SoFi announced its 2018 class of SoFi Entrepreneurs. The lender revealed that the ten companies selected for the program stood out amongst the hundreds of applications it received by representing a “diverse set” of industries, backgrounds, and issues they’re trying… Read More

January 8, 2018 @ 4:25 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Finastra announced on Monday it has appointed Pedro Porfirio as its new lead of global field and customer engagement with capital markets customers and prospects. According to the fintech company, Porfirio will drive the growth of the company’s entire capital markets business line spanning treasury, capital… Read More

January 8, 2018 @ 3:26 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Dash, the top digital currency for payments, today announced an integration with the leading Latin American exchange, BitINKA, providing citizens across Central and South America access to buy and sell Dash using their local fiat currency. According to Dash, the integration will provide citizens of Latin… Read More

January 8, 2018 @ 2:53 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Augmate, a B2B enterprise company specializing in wearable devices, announced on Monday it has formed a partnership with Maximilian Ventures to promote blockchain and distributed ledger technology development in Mexico and throughout Latin America. According to Augmate, the new collaboration will focus on investment, infrastructure, and… Read More

January 8, 2018 @ 1:57 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) announced on Monday it has completed its acquisition of Altima, a full-service digital commerce agency, headquartered in France. The company noted that Altima is now part of its Accenture Interactive program. According to Accenture, Altima is known for creating engaging customer experience for… Read More

January 8, 2018 @ 1:45 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the International Financial Centre in Abu Dhabi, announced on Monday it has entered into a fintech cooperation agreement with the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB). The organization noted that the agreement marks a significant first in the MENA region. Notably, with the new… Read More

January 8, 2018 @ 1:23 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Wombat Invest, a UK-based fintech platform, has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube seeking £250,000 in funding. The platform, which is currently set to launch by April 2018, is being designed to allow users to invest in some of the world’s best-known brands for as… Read More

January 8, 2018 @ 11:26 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Wealthfront, a California-based digital wealth management company, announced on Monday it secured $75 million during its latest funding round led by Tiger Global Management with participation from all existing venture capital investors, including Benchmark Capital, DAG Ventures, Greylock Partners, Index Ventures, Ribbit Capital, Social Capital… Read More

January 8, 2018 @ 10:48 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, TD Bank released its 2017 Treasury Management Survey, which revealed that technological innovation and disruption is set to greatly influence the investment priorities and business plans of financial executives. The report noted that for 2018 and beyond, financial professionals cite process automatic at… Read More

January 8, 2018 @ 9:25 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, global insurance company MetLife announced the launch of its two insurtech investment programs, MetLife Digital Ventures, and MetLife Digital Accelerator powered by Techstars. The company reported that both programs will be led by MetLife’s Chief Digital Office. According to MetLife, MetLife Digital Venture… Read More

January 8, 2018 @ 8:48 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Bison, a Boston-based fintech company focused on developing innovative software solutions for the private markets, has closed a funding round led by FINTOP Capital with participating from existing investors, including Hamilton Lane (NASDAQ: HLNE) and GrandBanks Capital. Along with the investment, Bison also announced Rick Kushel, General Partner… Read More

January 7, 2018 @ 7:25 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Saturday, UK-based Chinese takeaway Zing Zing announced it was extending its latest equity crowdfunding round on Crowdcube. The company sought to raise £500,000 and has so far secured more than £750,000 from over 600 investors. While sharing details about the campaign’s extension, Founder of Zing… Read More

January 6, 2018 @ 2:06 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Rock and Roost, a UK-based online retailer, has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube seeking £275,000. The platform revealed that it provides ‘make to order’ furniture and other homeware to UK customers, plus a SaaS solution to SMEs to drive supply chain efficiencies. It has… Read More

January 6, 2018 @ 1:29 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Friday, UK fintech startup Stater Holdings (also known as Stater Blockchain) announced plans to acquire Hashcove Limited,  a UK blockchain-focused tech company co-founded by Kunal Nandwani. According to Stater Blockchain, Hashcove has deep domain expertise in Smart Contracts and KYC and has customized solutions including the Cove… Read More

January 5, 2018 @ 11:08 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following the devastating fire that destroyed the house of Roy Moore accuser, Tina Johnson, former President Obama staff member Katie Jacobs Stanton has launched a GoFundMe campaign seeking funds to help Johnson rebuild her home. Johnson was among the three women who accused Moore of… Read More