October 21, 2020 @ 9:42 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Nium, a global fintech infrastructure platform, announced on Tuesday it has formed a partnership with U.S. neobank Unifimoney to enhance the outbound money transfer experience for Unifimoney users. Nium further revealed that the collaboration will expand Unifimoney’s capabilities, as well as introduce real-time global payment… Read More

October 21, 2020 @ 8:17 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following the closing of its highly successful Crowdcube campaign, payments platform Wirex has announced the waitlist for its Wirex multicurrency card. Wirex reported that the card is part of its plan to become the ultimate cryptocurrency platform. The waitlist also comes just a few months… Read More

October 20, 2020 @ 3:47 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Insha, a Germany-based online banking startup, announced on Tuesday it secured €2.5 million in seed funding from payments provider, Param. Founded in 2018, Insha states it offers an innovative and fully digital account based on the principles and does not engage in interest-based transactions… Read More

October 20, 2020 @ 2:54 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Klar, a Mexico-based challenger bank, announced on Monday it secured $15 million through its Series A funding round, which was led by Prosus Ventures with participation from new investor International Finance Corporation and former investors Quona capital, who led Klar’s seed round, Mouro Capital (formerly Santander… Read More

October 20, 2020 @ 1:49 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  U.S.-based insurtech startup Pie Insurance announced on Tuesday it has expanded its service to both Florida and Wisconsin.  The expansion comes just days after Pie announced it has exceeded $100 million in cumulative written premium and surpassed $100 million in annualized run rate premium. As previously reported, Pie describes… Read More

October 20, 2020 @ 1:34 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Possible, a U.S.-based fintech startup, announced on Tuesday it secured $11 million through its Series B funding round, which was led by Union Square Ventures with participation from existing investors Canvas Ventures, Unlock Venture Partners, Columbia Pacific Advisors, Union Bay Partners, Tom Williams, and FJ… Read More

October 20, 2020 @ 12:47 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

nCino (NASDAQ:NCNO), a U.S.-based Fintech that offers a cloud banking platform built on the Salesforce platform, announced on Tuesday Fifth Third Bank, National Association, has selected the nCino Bank Operating System as a foundational technology platform to help the Bank accelerate its digital transformation. The… Read More

October 20, 2020 @ 10:52 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

AvidXchange, a U.S. fintech that provides accounts payable and automated payment solutions to midsize businesses, announced on Tuesday it has continued its growth and development by appointing four new leaders across its product, treasury and operations teams. AvidXchange shared that John Feldman joins as Senior Vice… Read More

October 20, 2020 @ 9:52 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Payment processing platform Klarna announced on Tuesday it has formed a new partnership with crafts and creative goods marketplace Etsy to launch its Buy Now, Pay Later solution. Klarna reported that U.S. Etsy buyers will now be able to use the flexible payment option to shop…. Read More

October 20, 2020 @ 9:08 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK based digital bank Monzo announced on Tuesday the launch of its Monzo Premium account. The new account will feature Monzo’s first metal card, which is made from a single 16g sheet of steel, complete with a “precision-engraved” logo and a white finish.” The account… Read More

October 20, 2020 @ 8:15 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

U.S.-based fintech FirstClose announced on Tuesday it has officially launched its digital lending platform (DLP), FirstClose ONE. According to FirstClose, FirstClose One is a home equity and refi tool that offers everything from application to servicing (credit score, valuation, title, tax, flood, closing, and recording)… Read More

October 19, 2020 @ 10:15 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

NYMBUS, a U.S. financial service platform provider, announced on Monday that PeoplesBank has gone live with NYMBUS SmartLaunch to outsource the technology and remote full-service operations of its digital-only bank, ZYNLO. As previously reported, ZYNLO describes itself as a digital-only bank designed to make banking… Read More

October 19, 2020 @ 2:33 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Fivestars, a U.S.-based integrated payment processing and marketing platform, recently announced it raised $52.5 million in a combination of Series D equity and debt financing. Founded in 2011, Fivestars claims to be a leading payment and customer loyalty platform for small local businesses. The company… Read More

October 19, 2020 @ 2:03 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

SME funding provider Accelerated Payments  (AP) announced on Monday it secured a €20 million senior debt line from leading asset manager Channel Capital Advisors to expand AP’s receivables financing capability. Founded in 2017, AP provides finance to businesses with an immediate need for working capital… Read More

October 19, 2020 @ 1:43 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Billtrust, a fintech firm focused on B2B payment cycle management, announced on Monday it has entered into a definitive business combination agreement with South Mountain Merger Corporation. Billtrust reported that the combined company will continue as a publicly listed entity and have an implied estimated… Read More

October 19, 2020 @ 11:39 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

SageSure, a U.S.-based homeowner insurtech, recently announced the launch of its new line of commercial insurance products specifically for coastal businesses. Founded in 2005, SageSure describes itself as an innovation-focused insurance and technology company specializing in underserved property markets. “As the leading homeowners insurtech organization… Read More

October 19, 2020 @ 11:21 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Matic, a U.S.-based digital insurance agency, recently announced it secured $24 million through its latest investment round, which was led by IA Capital with participation from Cultivation Capital, Clocktower Technology Ventures, MTech Capital, The K Fund, Protection America, Nationwide Ventures, Anthemis Group, ManchesterStory, Franklin… Read More

October 19, 2020 @ 10:16 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Micro-investing mobile app, Acorns, has reportedly formed a new partnership with online job market ZipRecruiter. According to CNBC, the collaboration will allow Acorns clients to browse and apply for jobs within the app. While sharing more details, Acorns CEO, Noah Kerner, stated to the media… Read More

October 19, 2020 @ 9:11 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  CapitalBox, an online pan-European SME funding platform, has reportedly acquired the Netherlands division of fintech company Spotcap Global, Spotcap NL. According to Business-Money, the acquisition marks a significant milestone in CapitalBox’s “ambitions” o become a leading SME fintech lender in Europe. Founded in 2015,… Read More

October 19, 2020 @ 8:22 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Pan-European digital banking provider Monese announced on Monday it has formed a new European strategic partnership with financial giant Mastercard. Monese reported that through the collaboration, it will become a principal Mastercard issuer. While sharing more details about the partnership, Norris Koppel, Founder and… Read More