Tagged: acquisition

March 9, 2021 @ 9:25 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Sontiq, a U.S.-based intelligent identity security (IIS) provider, announced on Tuesday it has acquired data breach intelligence fintech Breach Clarity. Sontiq reported that through the acquisition, its products, IdentityForce, Cyberscout, and EZShield, will now have the proprietary capability, BreachIQ. “BreachIQ analyzes more than 1,300… Read More

March 8, 2021 @ 1:33 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

    PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) announced on Monday it has agreed to acquire Curv, a cloud-based infrastructure for digital asset security that is based in Israel, to accelerate and expand its initiatives to support cryptocurrencies and digital assets. Founded in 2018, Curv states… Read More

March 7, 2021 @ 7:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

IDnow, a provider of identity verification-as-a-service solutions, will be acquiring identity Trust Management, a global provider of digital and offline ID verification software from Germany. IDnow confirmed that it would continue to maintain identity Trust Management’s Düsseldorf location and will retain its employees as well…. Read More

March 6, 2021 @ 2:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Rob Walker, a Senior writer at Marker on the intersections of design, consumer culture, branding and business, is asking whether Jack Dorsey is playing Jay-Z, or is the billionaire hip-hop artist and entrepreneur playing the Twitter and Square CEO? Walker, a longtime NYT contributor and… Read More

March 5, 2021 @ 10:35 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Betterment, the largest independent online financial advisor, announced on Thursday it has acquired Wealthsimple’s U.S. book of business. Betterment reported that through the acquisition, Wealthsimple will transfer all of their existing U.S.-based customers to the Betterment platform, and will no longer support accounts based in… Read More

March 3, 2021 @ 1:40 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Next Insurance, an insurtech seeking to transform small business insurance, announced on signed a definitive agreement to acquire AP Intego, a digital insurance agency that provides a suite of small commercial insurance products to small business software ecosystems in the U.S. Next Insurance reported that through… Read More

March 2, 2021 @ 10:16 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Cardlytics (NASDAQ: CDLX), a digital advertising platform, announced today its planned acquisition of Dosh, a cash-back offers platform, for $275 million in cash and stock.  Founded in 2016, Dosh’s mobile app notably delivers an individualized consumer experience, providing the “right offer” to the right person at… Read More

February 16, 2021 @ 9:38 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Propertybase, a U.S.-based real estate software provider, announced on Tuesday it has acquired Cross Media, LLC, producer of Unify, a full suite mortgage-specific business growth platform. According to Propertybase, Unify offers a “turnkey platform with the richest” set of tools to identify and concert… Read More

February 9, 2021 @ 9:53 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

InDebted, an Australia-based fintech that specializes in digital debt collection for unsecured consumer debt, announced on Monday it has acquired Delta Outsourced Group Inc. as it prepares to expand its services to the U.S. InDebted reported that the U.S. is the fourth market it has… Read More

February 9, 2021 @ 8:13 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Equifax (NYSE: EFX) announced on Tuesday it has acquired transaction data analytics company AccountScore Holdings Limited to bolster its Open Banking and insights capabilities. Equifax reported that the acquisition will see it enhance its consumer and commercial product offerings, combining traditional credit bureau information held by… Read More

February 5, 2021 @ 8:12 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  UK-based mobile payments company SumUp recently announced it has acquired European gastronomy merchant digital services Tiller.  The company announced the acquisition just after it revealed it acquired core banking solutions provider, Paysolut. Speaking about the acquisition, SumUp released a statement stating: “As a leading player in… Read More

February 4, 2021 @ 9:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Malaysia-based Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd, a financial services company that offers investment banking, stockbroking and investment management services, has reportedly acquired i-VCAP Management Sdn Bhd through its wholly-owned subsidiary Kenanga Investors Bhd (KIB). The acquisition was made after obtaining approval from the Securities Commission of… Read More

February 3, 2021 @ 2:36 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK-based mobile payments company SumUp announced on Tuesday it has acquired core banking solutions provider, Paysolut. Paysolut reported that it serves future unicorns of fintech by providing its mobile banking platform to run their businesses on. The company has already been working with SumUp for the past… Read More

February 1, 2021 @ 12:19 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Blockdaemon, a U.S.-based blockchain infrastructure platform for node management, announced on Monday the acquisition of Lunie, a staking and governance platform for the management of Proof-of-Stake (PoS) blockchains. Blockdaemon reported the acquisition will significantly strengthen its existing service offering by enhancing its scope into areas… Read More

February 1, 2021 @ 10:09 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

U.S. tech platform CURO Group Holdings Corp. (NYSE: CURO) announced on Monday it is set to acquire Canada-based point-of-sale financing and payment tech provider Flexiti. CURO reported that under the terms of the agreement, it will acquire Flexiti for cash at closing of $85 million. The… Read More

January 29, 2021 @ 2:30 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Synchrony  (NYSE: SYF) announced earlier this week it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Allegro Credit, a provider of point-of-sale consumer financing for audiology products, dental services and musical instruments. According to Synchrony, Allegro Credit’s merchant network and customer base will join the health… Read More

January 29, 2021 @ 11:58 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  FLEETCOR Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: FLT), a global business payments company, announced on Thursday it has acquired Roger, a global accounts payable (AP) cloud software platform for small businesses. FLEETCOR reported that the acquisition will extend its portfolio of accounts payable automation solutions to small… Read More

January 29, 2021 @ 11:41 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

National Australia Bank Limited (NAB) announced on Friday it has entered into a scheme implementation agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in 86 400 Holdings Ltd, the holding company of Australian neobank, 86 400. According to NAB, the acquisition is to help accelerate UBank’s… Read More

January 28, 2021 @ 9:44 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  PNC Bank announced on Wednesday it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire payment gateway provider Tempus Technologies. According to PNC, the acquisition will expand the banking group’s Treasury Management’s payments platform, which enables corporate clients to manage payable and receivables through a single… Read More

January 22, 2021 @ 1:42 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions, announced on Friday it has completed its acquisition of Ondot Systems, Inc. The company previously stated it was acquiring Ondot last month. As previously reported, Ondot processes more than one… Read More