Tagged: europe

February 3, 2025 @ 8:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

European digital bank N26 has recently announced the completion of its conversion from a German Stock Corporation (Aktiengesellschaft, AG) to a European Company (Societas Europaea, SE). N26 noted in the update that this step reflects the company’s commitment to evolving its corporate governance and “aligning… Read More

February 2, 2025 @ 5:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Enable Banking, the open banking provider offering business account connectivity and account-to-account payment infrastructure, has partnered with Qred Bank, a provider of financing solutions tailored to entrepreneurs’ needs. Qred specializes in delivering “flexible” financing, enabling entrepreneurs to focus on growing their businesses without the “constraints… Read More

January 31, 2025 @ 12:37 pm By JD Alois  |  

Swan, a European banking Fintech, has raised €42 million in Series B extension funding according to a blog post. Investors in the funding round include Accel, Hexa, Creandum, Lake Star and Eight Roads. Swan said the new money would help it expand its embedded banking… Read More

January 31, 2025 @ 7:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Estateguru, a real estate investment platform, has released its 2024 performance report, highlighting significant growth and achievements. Estateguru CEO Mihkel Stamm shared the company’s accomplishments and outlined plans for 2025. He stated: “In 2024, we remained focused on enhancing portfolio quality, resolving legacy portfolio challenges,… Read More

January 30, 2025 @ 12:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitwise announced the company has completed the rebranding of all ETPs in its European product suite following last year’s acquisition of ETC Group. The move comes as Bitwise looks to expand its position as a key market participant in crypto markets in 2025, a year in… Read More

January 30, 2025 @ 8:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Mintos, the investment platform that helps generate passive income via diversified investments, announced an expansion of its bond offering. This update reportedly provides investors with access to a selection of corporate and government bonds, offering opportunities for those seeking consistent returns. Bonds are a type… Read More

January 29, 2025 @ 10:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

AXA IM Alts, a global firm focused on alternative investments, with €185 billion of assets under management, announces it has launched its private credit fund under the European Long-Term Investment Fund 2.0 regulation (ELTIF 2.0), which has reportedly raised more than €230 million. The Fund,… Read More

January 28, 2025 @ 8:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitpanda has reportedly become one of the first major crypto firms to secure a MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation) license. Issued by Germany’s Federal Supervisory Authority (BaFin), this milestone reinforces Bitpanda’s goal to remain secure and compliant while offering crypto services. This achievement marks the… Read More

January 28, 2025 @ 8:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

LBP AM European Private Markets has introduced its inaugural European long-term investment fund (Eltif) 2.0 strategy alongside the establishment of a Capital Solutions center of expertise. This initiative, LBPAM Private Opportunities, is designed to cater to life insurance and pension savings, focusing on three key… Read More

January 27, 2025 @ 9:41 am By JD Alois  |  

Tokenization enabler Tokeny says it has formed a partnership with ONYZE, a Spain-based Fintech that offers a white-label digital wallet that is regulated. Founded in 2019, ONYZE provides enterprise-level infrastructure for trading digital assets such as crypto, tokenized assets, NFTs, and digital currencies. ONYZE claims… Read More

January 27, 2025 @ 7:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Insurtech Jove is now offering Business Liability Insurance specifically designed to cater to small businesses across Europe. Targeting businesses with fewer than 20 employees, Jove’s new insurance aims to provide coverage across various, including creative sectors, media, engineering, and consultancy. This solution is available in all… Read More

January 26, 2025 @ 3:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Zumo, the B2B digital assets platform, released survey report exploring the preparedness of Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs) for the EU’s incoming Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, with “a particular focus on sustainability requirements.” The MiCA CASP Sustainability Readiness Assessment snapshot report highlights a “sustainability compliance… Read More

January 25, 2025 @ 5:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank Revolut, which provides the global fintech platform and super-app claiming over 10 million users in the UK and 50 million worldwide, has significantly enhanced the interest rates for its UK Instant Access Savings account. With rates now as high as 5% AER (variable),… Read More

January 24, 2025 @ 7:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

N26 announced free stocks and ETF trading for all customers from 27 January 2025 onwards, enhancing its investment proposition as the “only” financial service provider in Europe to offer trading “without charging fees or commissions.” With this decision, N26 aims to make investing even more… Read More

January 23, 2025 @ 8:38 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Tapline reports that it has raised a €20 million pre-Series A funding round comprising both equity and debt. This milestone enables Tapline to scale its operations, expand its innovative platform, and “support the growth of SaaS companies” across Europe. Tapline explained that it provides non-dilutive… Read More

January 22, 2025 @ 8:03 am By JD Alois  |  

2025 may be a far better year for risk capital in Europe. According to a report, around $31 billion in “dry powder” is available for European early-stage firms. Dealroom.co says over 4X the amount of cash available compared to ten years ago, and “Unicorn creation”… Read More

January 21, 2025 @ 8:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

SIX, the provider of fund data in Switzerland, announces the acquisition of Swiss Fund Data (SFD). This acquisition supports SIX’s commitment to the Swiss fund market, ensuring the continued provision of “transparent, reliable, and consistent data for both domestic and foreign funds.” SFD plays a… Read More

January 21, 2025 @ 8:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s online pension provider PensionBee recently shared comments following the appointment of Torsten Bell MP as Pensions Minister. Lisa Picardo, Chief Business Officer UK of PensionBee, commented: “We welcome the new Pensions Minister to his new role. With his extensive experience in public policy, we’re… Read More

January 20, 2025 @ 7:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Stablecoin issuer Circle has reportedly submitted its response to the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority’s (EIOPA) consultation on technical advice for standard formula capital requirements for making investments in crypto-assets. Circle is a global financial technology firm that enables businesses of all sizes to… Read More

January 20, 2025 @ 7:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook noted in a new research report that if they had to pick just one word to accurately summarize European private equity (PE) in 2024, it would actually be “recovery.” According to the update from PitchBook, annual private equity deal value increased 35.4% year over… Read More