January 19, 2021 @ 2:31 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Arbol, a U.S.-based insurtech platform specifically for parametric products, announced on Tuesday it secured $7 million through its Series A fundraiser. The investment round included participation from Finch Finance LLC, Space Capital, and Mubadala Capital-Ventures. Founded in 2018, Arbol’s products are able to quickly… Read More

January 19, 2021 @ 12:28 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK-based challenger bank Tide reportedly announced on Monday it is planning to expand its services to India.  According to Business Standard, Tide is planning a test launch in India during the first quarter of 2021. The company will later be doing a wider rollout later… Read More

January 19, 2021 @ 12:08 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Volopay, a Singapore-based fintech startup, announced on Tuesday it secured $2.1 million through its Seed funding round, which was led by Tinder Founder, Justin Mateen, with participation from Soma Capital, CP Ventures, Y Combinator, VentureSouq, and Razorpay Founders. Founded in 2019, Volopay describes itself… Read More

January 19, 2021 @ 11:02 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Cryptocurrency trading platform PrimeXBT announced on Tuesday it has formed a new partnership with Coinify, a trading infrastructure platform that allows users to purchase Bitcoin and other cryptos. According to PrimeXBT, the collaboration will allow PrimeXBT clients to purchase Bitcoin through the fiat on-ramp,… Read More

January 19, 2021 @ 10:43 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Jooycar, a Chilean insurtech that is seeking to disrupt the auto insurance and telematics space in Latin America, announced on Tuesday it has officially expanded its service to the U.S. with the launch of a GPS vehicle tracking solution. This launch comes less than six… Read More

January 19, 2021 @ 9:52 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  dLocal, a U.S.-based cross-border payment platform, announced on Tuesday it has formed a new partnership with online lender Dinie to allow global merchants to offer installment payments to their customers in Brazil as a form of small business lending. According to dLocal, this collaboration… Read More

January 18, 2021 @ 3:41 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

    Bold Penguin, a U.S.-based commercial insurtech firm, recently announced it has been acquired by American Family Insurance Mutual Holding Company. As previously reported, Bold Penguin claims it launched a “high efficient” exchange that enhances the connection between customers, agents, and carriers while reducing… Read More

January 18, 2021 @ 3:09 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Hiro, a UK-based insurtech startup, quickly secures £1.6 million through its equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs. The funding round, which originally sought to raise a minimum of £1.2 million, has so far attracted over 500 Seedrs investors.  As previously reported, Hiro describes itself as… Read More

January 18, 2021 @ 3:01 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Minna Technologies, a Sweden-based subscription software management business, has secured €15.5 million through its Series B investment round, which was reportedly led by  Element Ventures, with participation from MiddleGame Ventures, Nineyards Equity, and Visa, Launched in 2016, Minna Technologies is an FSA authorized FinTech… Read More

January 18, 2021 @ 12:49 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Perenna, a UK-based mortgage fintech startup, announced on Monday it secured $10 million through its Seed funding round, which included investments from Kevin Flaherty, the former head of structured products at Deutsche Bank, Tony Mallin MBE, managing partner of Star Capital. Founded in 2018,… Read More

January 18, 2021 @ 12:30 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Despite the many struggles that many experienced in 2020, digital loan marketplace Lendio was able to survive the past twelve months with an increase in annual revenue. Since platform launch, Lendio has facilitated $10 billion in over 216,000 loans. Lendio works with more than 74… Read More

January 18, 2021 @ 11:15 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Global information and insights company, TransUnion, announced on Monday it has partnered with South Africa-based financial marketplace, Fincheck, to make the credit application process easier and less frustrating for consumers. According to the duo, consumers are now able to access a free TransUnion credit report… Read More

January 18, 2021 @ 9:04 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Hannun, a Spain-based D2C platform that sells furniture and home goods from local artisans, has successfully raised more than €1.2 million through its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube. The funding round, which originally sought to secure €700,000, has attracted over 540 Crowdcube investors. As previously… Read More

January 18, 2021 @ 8:26 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Rain Financial, a Bahrain-based cryptocurrency exchange, announced one r the weekend it secured $6 million through its Series A funding round, which was led by Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP) with participation from Coinbase, Vision Ventures, CMT Digital Ventures, Abdul Latin Jameel Fintech Ventures,… Read More

January 17, 2021 @ 10:59 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Porch Group, a U.S.-based vertical software company focused on the home services industry, recently announced it has acquired four companies and has begun to expand into insurtech. Founded in 2012 as an online home improvement network, Porch claims it has grown into the industry-leading… Read More

January 17, 2021 @ 10:33 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Karshare, a UK-based car-sharing startup, is set to close its equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs with more than £1.4 million secured. The funding round, which has attracted nearly 560 Seedrs investors, was launched last month, originally seeking £1 million. As previously reported, Karshare stated… Read More

January 17, 2021 @ 10:27 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Thalia, a U.S.-based direct-to-consumer guitar accessories and lifestyle brand, has successfully secured nearly $600,000 through its Regulation CF (Reg CF) campaign on crowdfunding platform StartEngine. Founded in 2013, Thalia claims to be the leading luxury brand for guitar accessories & lifestyle products. “We build… Read More

January 15, 2021 @ 8:13 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Real estate crowdfunding platform GROUNDFLOOR announced earlier this week a new pilot program to spur the development of more accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in the Atlanta jurisdictions. According to GROUNDFLOOR, the initiative is designed to support developers who seek financing for the renovation or new construction… Read More

January 15, 2021 @ 11:07 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

NYMBUS, a U.S. financial service platform provider, announced on Friday that Rilla Delorier and John Janclaes have joined its new industry advisory board. According to NYMBUS, the inaugural team of executives will provide valuable perspectives for helping more financial institutions accelerate their digital growth with… Read More

January 15, 2021 @ 10:56 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Drip Capital, a global fintech, announced on Friday it has financed more than US$1 billion of cross-border trade through its online platform.  Founded in 2015, Drip Capital is on a mission to solve the “work capital problem” for SME exporter using technology. “Trade finance is… Read More