December 19, 2017 @ 10:21 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, online lending platform SoFi announced it is now offering a six-month grace period for graduates using its newly launched SoFi ReFi program. The online lender revealed: “We know that the last thing people want to think about during graduation is their student debt…. Read More

December 18, 2017 @ 4:44 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Crowdfunding platform Invesdor recently announced it has appointed Daniel Laurén as its new Swedish country manager. According to the funding portal, Laurén has been involved in founding more than ten companies and in investing in startups both as a business angel and venture capitalist. He will also be… Read More

December 18, 2017 @ 4:35 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Datawallet, a California-based C2B blockchain-based data exchange, announced on Monday its new app is now available for download on iPhone and Android. Users are now able to register within the new app, link multiple data sources, and begin to pre-earn Datawallet’s DXT cryptocurrency in advance… Read More

December 18, 2017 @ 2:21 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

London-based city exploration startup, Kompas, announced on Monday it has released a major product redesign while the company seeks £400,000 through its equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs. The private phase of the campaign launched last week, and the company has already reached 50% of their… Read More

December 18, 2017 @ 1:38 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, online lending platform Assetz Capital announced it is doing away with the Great British Business Account (GBBA) and the Green Energy Account (GEA). The online lender revealed in a blog post: “When we first set up the Great British Business Account (GBBA) and the Green… Read More

December 18, 2017 @ 12:53 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

California-based auto company venture arm, SAIC Capital, announced on Monday it has formed a strategic partnership with Plug and Play, a global startup ecosystem and venture fund specializing in the development of early-to-growth stage technology startups in 13 verticals. SAIC Capital stated it will be joining… Read More

December 18, 2017 @ 11:05 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

thirdstream, a Canadian-based onboarding software provider, announced on Monday it has formed a partnership with global fintech Finastra. thirdstream reported that it will be integrating Payment Manager from Finastra into its onboarding platform, cumulus. This will allow thirdstream to offer its financial services clients key technologies that will further streamline the account opening process in-branch… Read More

December 18, 2017 @ 10:11 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Friday, Crowdcube announced its partner Central Research Laboratory (CRL) has opened applications for its accelerator program, which is partly funded by the European Regional Fund (ERDF) and supports the “next generation” of product-focused entrepreneurs. According to Crowdcube, candidates who were previously selected for the program represent… Read More

December 18, 2017 @ 9:37 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Chip, an AI-powered automatic savings account mobile app, is set to close its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube with more than £950,000 in funding. The company launched its initiative launched last month and quickly raised its initial £600,000 funding target. As previously reported, Chip is described… Read More

December 16, 2017 @ 11:14 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Globe online real estate marketplace Wealth Migrate announced on Friday the launch of its new WEALTHE Coin, which is described as a digital currency that was created to democratize access to wealth through international commercial and residential real estate ownership. While sharing more details about… Read More

December 16, 2017 @ 10:58 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than one year after securing $13 million during its Series A funding round, Aussie fintech startup Airwallex announced it has received an $8 million investment from Paul Bassat’s Square Peg. As previously reported, Airwallex was founded in 2015 and describes itself as a foreign exchange market that makes… Read More

December 16, 2017 @ 10:41 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Squirrel, a personal finance app designed to help users have more control over their money, announced on Friday it has formed a partnership with the HM Government and Nesta. While sharing more details about the partnership, the Squirrel’s team stated: “The Partnership is run by… Read More

December 15, 2017 @ 3:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Yumbles, a UK-based online marketplace for artisan food, has successfully secured its initial £170,000 from more than 220 investors through its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube. The platform launched the funding round earlier this month and is now seeking the funds for growth and expansion…. Read More

December 15, 2017 @ 2:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Big trouble for a crowdfunding success. Star Citizen, a highly anticipated video game that has surpassed more than $170 million in funding, is facing some legal issues. Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) and Roberts Space Industries (RSI), the creators of the game, have been slapped with a lawsuit by… Read More

December 15, 2017 @ 12:46 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

The Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC) announced on Friday it has published new rules for a finance service license dedicated to fintech firms using blockchain distributed ledger technology. The GFSC shared that from the 1st January 2018, any firm carrying out by way of business,… Read More

December 15, 2017 @ 9:45 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Friday, Indonesia-based on-demand application service and digital wallet platform GO-JEK announced it has acquired three fintech startups. The three fintechs that GO-JEK acquired are Kartuku, offline payment service company; Midtrans, online payment gateway company; and Mapan, a goods sharing network. According to the company, the acquisitions… Read More

December 15, 2017 @ 9:20 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Friday, online lending platform ThinCats announced its website now has an all-new look and feel, with also a new focus. The company revealed in a tweet the exciting news. We have an all new look and feel, and a new focus – check out… Read More

December 15, 2017 @ 8:50 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, California fintech Edge Mobile Payments announced it has acquired digital payments company Plastc as it prepares to enhance its smartcard technology platform. The new acquisition will also enable Edge to build on Plastc’s progress and accelerate the release of its upcoming Edge Card…. Read More

December 15, 2017 @ 8:42 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, online lending platform Assetz Capital announced the launch of its new website and “refreshed” brand just ahead of its upcoming Assetz Capital ISA. The online lender announced in its latest blog post: According to the lender, the new website has been designed to… Read More

December 15, 2017 @ 8:37 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Lendio, an online lending marketplace for small business loans, announced on Thursday the opening of its new franchise in the Detroit Metro area. Through the franchise program, Darnell Parker, President of Lendio Regional Lending Services, will help local businesses in the community apply for loans, review their… Read More