August 19, 2020 @ 2:58 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Thalamos, a UK-based startup that creates digital enablers for mental health, has successfully secured its initial £250,000 equity crowdfunding target on Seedrs. Founded in 2018, Thalamos stated its mission is to empower health and social care professionals with technology to improve mental health outcomes. “From… Read More

August 19, 2020 @ 12:12 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Online lending platform Lendio announced on Wednesday its latest report reveals how its network of lenders converged to help secure $8 billion in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) approvals. The lender reported that more than 100,000 small business owners utilized its online application to access the… Read More

August 19, 2020 @ 10:26 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Kira, a Singapore-based decentralized fintech, announced on Wednesday it secured $2.2 million through its latest investment round, which was led by BTC12 Capital. Founded in 2019, Kira describes itself as a next-generation hyperscale decentralized exchange engineered for cross-chain transfer and frictionless trading experience. “We… Read More

August 19, 2020 @ 10:07 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Gemini Trust Company, LLC (Gemini), a cryptocurrency exchange and custodian, announced on Wednesday it has selected Eventus Systems, a global trade surveillance and risk management software platform provider, to provide trade surveillance solution for its platform. The signing reportedly marks the sixth major exchange in… Read More

August 18, 2020 @ 3:37 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Claimsforce, a Germany-based insurtech startup, reportedly secured €7 million through its Series A investment round, which was led by Notion Capital. According to Verdict, the round saw participation from Fly Ventures, Point Nine, and La Famiglia. Claimsforce explained it is on a mission to create… Read More

August 18, 2020 @ 3:13 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Moov Financial, a U.S.-based open-source embedded banking platform, announced on Tuesday it raised $5.5 million through its Seed funding round, which was led by Bain Capital Venture with participation from Canapi Ventures, Commerce Ventures, Gradient Ventures, RRE Ventures, Uncorrelated Ventures, and 27 influential angel investors… Read More

August 18, 2020 @ 2:57 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

CatchApp, a smart productivity software designed to be the one-stop solution for the growing scheduling needs of professionals, SMEs, and Enterprise users, has successfully secured its initial £500,000 equity crowdfunding target on Crowdcube. Founded in 2016, CatchApp was notably created built to be the ultimate… Read More

August 18, 2020 @ 2:29 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Chinese peer-to-peer lending platform Hexindai (NASDAQ: HX) recently announced it has launched an upgraded version of its new form of social e-commerce platform Xiaobai Maimai, offering high-quality and affordable branded products. According to Hexindai, Xiaobai Maimai uses its cooperation with domestic e-commerce platforms and… Read More

August 18, 2020 @ 1:47 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

SpyCloud, a U.S.-based anti-fraud platform, announced on Tuesday it secured $30 million through its Series C funding round, which was led by Centana Growth Partners with participation from M12, Altos Ventures, Silverton Partners, and March Capital Partners. Founded in 2016, SpyCloud claims it is a… Read More

August 18, 2020 @ 11:56 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

European fintech Viva Wallet announced on Tuesday it is bringing Apple Pay to its customers. The fintech reported that Apple Pay is a safe, secure, and private way to help customers avoid handing their cards to others as well as touching physical buttons or exchanging… Read More

August 18, 2020 @ 11:08 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Digital asset investing platform for professional wealth managers Blockchange announced on Tuesday it has formed a new partnership with cryptocurrency exchange and custodian Gemini to provide registered investment advisors (RIAs) a secure one-stop-shop for buying, selling and storing digital assets. The duo claims that this… Read More

August 18, 2020 @ 9:48 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Cryptocurrency trading platform PrimeXBT announced on Tuesday it has launched the Covesting copy trading platform to the public. PrimeXBT reported that Covesting, which is a result of an ongoing B2B partnership and white label licensing agreement in cooperation with Europe-based fintech software developer, notably connects… Read More

August 18, 2020 @ 7:54 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

IX Power Clean Water, an innovative provider of cleantech solutions designed to treat and clean industrial wastewater so that freshwater resources can be preserved for families, crops, and communities, is now seeking funds through its Regulation CF (Reg CF) campaign on StartEngine.  Founded in 2012,… Read More

August 17, 2020 @ 3:28 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Robinhood, a modern trading platform that offers both traditional securities as well as crypto, announced on Monday it raised $200 million through its Series G funding round, bringing the company’s valuation to $11.2 billion. The investment was led by D1 Capital Partners. Founded in 2013,… Read More

August 17, 2020 @ 2:13 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

TD Bank announced on Monday it has launched TD Online Accounting to provide integrated payment and accounting product for its small business customers. TD Bank reported that TD Online Accounting uses the technology of Autobooks, an integrated accounting and receivables platform that allows business owners to… Read More

August 17, 2020 @ 12:33 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Payments platform Stripe recently announced it has appointed Dhivya Suryadevara as its new Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining Stripe, Suryadevara served as Chief Financial Officer at the automobile brand, General Motors, where she oversaw financial operations amounting to over $100 billion in annual… Read More

August 17, 2020 @ 11:41 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Plastiq, a U.S.-based intelligent payments solution for small business, announced on Friday it has launched on Visa’s Small Business Hub. According to Plastiq, the Visa Small Business Hub helps the small business community to create and strengthen customer relationships through claimed safe, digitally-enabled practices. “The… Read More

August 17, 2020 @ 10:26 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

BitGo Prime, BitGo’s recently launched institutional trading services entity, is joining forces with boutique lending group for alternative investment vehicles Clear Hedge Capital to offer an integrated solution with lending, trading, and custody. The offering comes with an agreement to collaborate and focus exclusively on… Read More

August 17, 2020 @ 9:29 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Envestnet, Inc. (NYSE: ENV), a provider of intelligent systems for wealth management and financial wellness, announced on Monday it proposes to offer $450 million aggregate principal amount of convertible notes due 2025 in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under… Read More

August 17, 2020 @ 8:07 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

‘ UK-based digital banking group Starling Bank announced on Monday its latest survey reveals four in five (80%) UK SMEs are confident they will recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey, which was conducted with the Great British Entrepreneur Awards (GBEA) was done on more… Read More