Tagged: children

January 26, 2022 @ 6:00 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

EarlyBird, the platform that aims to make it simpler for parents, family members, and friends to collectively invest in a kid’s future, has announced today the introduction of EarlyBird Crypto. Along with more traditional assets, parents may now choose to add Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum… Read More

December 29, 2021 @ 8:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

RazorpayX Corporate Card is planning to take the hassle out of digital spending for businesses. According to Razorpay, which recently finalized a massive funding round, they are constantly evolving and trying to “address the needs of businesses by providing a wide range of features.” So,… Read More

December 24, 2021 @ 9:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank Revolut, the provider of a financial Super App with over 18 million customers globally, revealed that it will bring Google Pay to Revolut Junior clients across the United Kingdom and EEA. Revolut says it added support for Google Pay after getting feedback during… Read More

December 8, 2021 @ 7:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Metro Bank (LSE:MTRO), the United Kingdom’s community bank, has introduced its Magic Money Christmas Tree marketing campaign with the goal to raise funds via a gold coin mechanism for various children’s charities through its 78 stores. Created by Metro Bank’s in-house studio and domestic agencies… Read More

February 17, 2021 @ 10:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital banking platform Revolut has launched a financial app that has been developed specifically for kids. The Fintech app is controlled by the child’s parent or their legal guardian so that they are able to monitor how the tools are being used. This new app… 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

October 12, 2020 @ 2:12 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Chase announced on Monday the launch of its new checking account, Chase First Bank, to help parents teach their kids and teen about the importance of money management through the Chase Mobile app. According to Chase, the account was build in collaboration with Greenlight…. Read More

May 22, 2020 @ 9:07 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK-based digital banking solution goHenry has reportedly unveiled a new biodegradable debit card specifically for children. As previously reported, goHenry’s financial services, which is a debit card and app, is geared for the digital generation of kids and teens. The service allows parents to be able to… Read More

December 30, 2019 @ 9:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

ING is teaming up with the United Nations Children’s Fund Office of Innovation, in order to test a global program in the Philippines, which aims to identify and invest in various Fintech firms that are developing solutions that could help disadvantaged youth and families in… Read More

December 2, 2019 @ 3:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Paris-based Pixpay, a company (launched in January 2019) that aims to replace cash when parents give pocket money to their children, allows anyone at least 10 years old to open a Pixpay account, acquire a debit card, and start managing their allowance money. Although challenger… Read More

October 30, 2018 @ 11:02 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

With its latest equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube set to close later this evening, UK-based digital banking solution goHenry will complete the funding round with nearly £6 million from more than 3300 investors. goHenry’s financial services, which is a debit card and app, is geared for the digital… Read More

October 25, 2018 @ 3:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK-based digital banking solution goHenry is set to close its latest equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube with more than £5.7 million from over 3,000 investors. The latest funding round made its debut on the funding platform at the beginning of September and quickly secured its initial £2 million funding target…. Read More

October 4, 2018 @ 9:52 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just days after publically launching its latest equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, digital banking solution goHenry has successfully secured more than £5 million from over 2100 investors. The funding round made its debut last month and quickly raised its initial £2 million before making its public launch. As previously… Read More

October 1, 2018 @ 8:00 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Digital banking solution goHenry has not only successfully secured its initial £2 million funding target through its latest equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube and is now nearing £4.6 million. The initiative has attracted nearly 1500 investors. As previously reported, goHenry was created by a group of parents that wished to help the… Read More

February 19, 2018 @ 2:08 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Toy brand Hasbro recently announced the launch of its new crowdfunding platform, HasLab. According to the company, HASLAB is a platform that hopes to bring dream products into the hands of fans. It was reported: “With your support, our goal is to make products that are… Read More

August 23, 2017 @ 9:03 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, global crowdfunding platform GoFundMe announced its community has raised more than $375,000 to eliminate school lunch debt. According to the funding portal, its users have started these campaigns to pay off the accounts of children whose families couldn’t afford them. It was noted… Read More

June 22, 2017 @ 4:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Staples, Inc. announced on Thursday it is teaming up with mega singer Lady Gaga to support education and create a positive classroom experience through its Staples for Students Program. According to the office supply retailer, the new partnership will build on its long-standing commitment to support… Read More

May 3, 2017 @ 1:16 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

London-based startup Skwibble has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Invesdor seeking to raise a minimum of £100,000 for its new app that allows parents to record their children’s stories, celebrations, and milestones safely and securely. According to the company, its self-titled app went live in the app… Read More

January 21, 2017 @ 11:57 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just one week after launching its Kickstarter for its“Tinder for Child Adoption” app-based platform, the fundraising effort for California startup Adoptly was suspended on the crowdfunding giant’s platform. The app promises to move at the speed of modern life to connect those looking to start a family… Read More

October 10, 2016 @ 11:22 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Nurturey, a personal assistant for parents, has recently launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs to raise £128,000 to drive user base expansion and engagement. Within a matter of days, the initiative secured its initial funding goal and is currently nearing £150,000 from more than 50 investors. … Read More