November 24, 2020 @ 3:02 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

U.S. fintech Plaid announced on Tuesday it has joined forces with Jack Henry to enable Plaid Exchange to more than 350 banks. Plaid launched Plaid Exchange, which is an open finance platform, this past May. It enables banks, wealth, managers, and fintech firms to offer… Read More

November 24, 2020 @ 1:13 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Ellevest, a digital investment platform created for women and founded by Wall Street veteran Sallie Krawcheck, announced on Tuesday it has joined forces with card-linked offer platform Dosh to offer cash back rewards for members. Through the collaboration, members may now earn automatic cash back… Read More

November 24, 2020 @ 11:25 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  U.S. insurtech startup Hippo Insurance announced on Tuesday it scored $350 million investment and formed a partnership with Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company, Limited, a subsidiary of MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc. According to Hippo, the investment will support the insurtech’s product roll out in… Read More

November 24, 2020 @ 10:43 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Check Point Software (NASDAQ: CHKP), a global provider of cyber-security solutions, announced on Tuesday it has become a strategic partner of FinTech Scotland, an independent not-for-profit body jointly established by the private sector and the Scottish Government. Check Point solutions bring a practical boost to… Read More

November 24, 2020 @ 9:47 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  China-based AI-powered platform for business IceKredit announced on Tuesday it secured $33 million through its Series C funding round, which was led by Guoxin Venture Investment with participation from Guohe Capital, Yunqi Partners, and China Creation Ventures. Founded in 2015, IceKredit describes itself as an… Read More

November 24, 2020 @ 9:28 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Vennfi, a U.S.-based fintech focused on tax-exempt payments and the creator of Charityvest, reportedly secured $2.3 million through its seed funding round. According to FinsMes, the round, which comes just a little over six months after the startup raised $1.1 million through its pre-seed round, was… Read More

November 24, 2020 @ 8:32 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Digital-only bank platform N26 announced on Monday the launch of its new banking accounts, N26 Smart and N26 Business Smart. The accounts feature most of N26’s money management features to help account users “spend and save with confidence.” The banking group explained: “Alongside all the… Read More

November 23, 2020 @ 3:28 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Digital bank Revolut announced on Monday its service Revolut Junior is now offering a new feature called Co-Parent. According to Revolut, Co-Parent was created to supervise their child’s Revolut Junior account and make learning about money easy and fun together, because teamwork makes the… Read More

November 23, 2020 @ 3:12 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Digital payments company Payoneer announced on fMonday the launch of its new payment orchestration platform that is dedicated to e-commerce merchants in North America. The company reported that following its optile acquisition, it is now integrating its offering into its core platform and expanding its… Read More

November 23, 2020 @ 2:28 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

FinChatBot, a creator of conversational AI solutions for the financial services industry, recently annonced it attracted £1.2 million from Saviu Ventures,  Compass Venture Capital, and Kalon Venture Partners. FinChatBot reported that both Compass Venture Capital and Kalon Venture Partners are solidifying their positions, having previously… Read More

November 23, 2020 @ 12:34 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business is now offering a new six-week course called “Fintech Revolution: Transformative Financial Service and Strategies.” According to the business school, this course helps users critically assess the future of financial services and identify opportunities for growth. It… Read More

November 23, 2020 @ 11:15 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Flyreel, a U.S.-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) solution for residential and commercial property insurance, recently announced it secured $10 million through its Series A funding round, which was led by IA Capital Group with participation from Guidewire Software, Gradient Ventures, State Auto Labs, and Donan Engineering…. Read More

November 23, 2020 @ 10:44 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

American Express (NYSE: AXP) recently announced the participants of its “100 for 100” Black Women Entrepreneur program. According to American Express, the program will provide each participant with $25,000 and 100 days of business resources, including business education, mentorship, marketing, virtual networking, WorkSpaces by Hilton… Read More

November 23, 2020 @ 9:44 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Expensify, a U.S.-based expense software, announced on Monday it is set to surpass $100 million in annual recurring revenue in 2020. The company reported it only raised $20.2 million in primary capital since its founding in 2008, also recorded its highest monthly revenue ever… Read More

November 23, 2020 @ 9:01 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

BBVA announced on Monday it has developed Global Commercial Cards, a solution that allows companies to have greater control of employees’ use of commercial cards simplifying the processes of expense submission and approval. “The new solution tailors to the needs of all types of companies,… Read More

November 23, 2020 @ 7:52 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

LendingUSA, a U.S.-based fintech lender that provides loans to small businesses ranging from $1000 to $35,000, announced on Monday it has appointed Narine Yenovkian as its new Vice President of Compliance. LendingUSA reported that in her new role, Yenovkian will lead the Compliance Department in… Read More

November 23, 2020 @ 12:00 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Australian financial advice software as a service (SaaS) platform Lumiant announced on Monday it is now seeking $1.5 million through its equity crowdfunding campaign on Equitise. Founded earlier this year, Lumiant describes itself as a soon-to-be live, interactive client experience SaaS solution that drives “better”… Read More

November 22, 2020 @ 11:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Skinny Tonic, a UK-based beverage brand, has returned to equity crowdfunding platform Seedrs and already secured its initial £1 million funding target. The latest funding round comes less than a year after Skinny Tonic raised more than £1.3 million.  As previously reported, Skinny Tonic claims… Read More

November 22, 2020 @ 10:44 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Visa (NYSE:V) announced on Friday it has completed the acquisition of YellowPepper, a payments tech company that supports financial institutions and startups in Latin America and the Caribbean. Visa reported that the acquisition is considered the first of its kind for financial giant in… Read More

November 22, 2020 @ 10:19 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

    Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) recently announced it has launched “WellsOne” virtual card payments Services. The launch of WellsOne comes just a little over a month after Wells Fargo launched its new payment track, which is a single status, secure, web-based solution for tracking… Read More