Tagged: fintech

November 11, 2020 @ 2:09 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Online lending platform Lendio announced on Tuesday it has joined Mastercard Start Path’s global network of fintech innovators. According to its description, the engagement program is dedicated to fintech innovators that are building the future of commerce. Mastercard states: “Start Path is our global startup… Read More

November 10, 2020 @ 2:37 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Tymit, a UK-based mobile-enabled installment credit card, announced on Tuesday it has partnered with Modulr, a payments-as-a-service API platform, to bring real-time payments to Tymit cardholders. The service gives customers access to take control of their finances and plan the way they pay. Founded in… Read More

November 10, 2020 @ 2:05 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

CORO, a U.S.-based gold payment app, announced on Tuesday it has received its money transmitter license in Mississippi. This news comes just days after CORO received its money transmitter license in Alabama. As previously reported, CORO has created a new financial payment system that allows… Read More

November 10, 2020 @ 9:46 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Finch, a U.S.-based fintech startup that integrates the benefits of investing and the flexibility of checking into a seamless all-in-one account, announced on Tuesday it has launched its all-in-one checking and investing platform. The company reportedly it is backed by investors in fintech and global… Read More

November 10, 2020 @ 8:26 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just a little over two years after raising £1,2 million through its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, UK-based fintech Nebeus has launched a new funding round on Seedrs to raise a minimum of £400,000. As previously reported, Nebeus, which began trading in 2017,  reported it has… Read More

November 9, 2020 @ 2:49 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Sugar, a UK-based financing platform that was created to provide capital to games and apps studios with growth ambitions, recently announced it secured £1.5 million through its pre-seed funding round, which was led by Passion Capital and included participation from Velo Partners as well as… Read More

November 9, 2020 @ 9:10 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Canadian fintech Mogo Inc. (TSX:MOGO) (NASDAQ:MOGO) announced on Monday the launch of a bitcoin rewards program for its members. Mogo reported it is offering Canadians more ways to “stack sats” by providing members with the opportunity to earn and win bitcoin through this new… Read More

November 9, 2020 @ 8:41 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Payer Financial Services, a Sweden-based fintech, announced on Monday it has launched beta testing for its new B2B e-commerce product. Founded in 2007, Payer states it has delivered smart and secure payment solutions for e-commerce. The company claims to be one of the leading Nordic… Read More

November 9, 2020 @ 7:50 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

U.S.-based fintech Broadridge Financial Solutions announced on Monday it has appointed Edmund Reese as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective on November 30th. Reese reportedly joins Broadridge from American Express, where he most recently served as Senior Vice President and CFO of the Global Consumer… Read More

November 6, 2020 @ 3:09 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Figure Technologies, a lending platform that uses blockchain technology, announced on Friday it has applied for a U.S. national bank charter The fintech is now seeking the Office of Comptroller of the Currency’s approval to offer home equity loans and financing services across the U.S…. Read More

November 6, 2020 @ 2:46 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Dosh, an app that gives consumers cash back every time they shop at participating merchants, announced on Friday it has extended its partnership with mobile commerce tech company Button. Dosh reported that through the partnership it will integrate Button’s capabilities into its SDK to allow… Read More

November 6, 2020 @ 8:51 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Paysend, a UK-based global payments platform, announced earlier this week it has reached the 2.5 million customer mark for its Global Transfers service. The company reached the 1.5 million mark in March, so 1 million customers have been welcomed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Founded in… Read More

November 6, 2020 @ 8:30 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Trulioo, an on-demand global identity verification company, announced on Friday it has appointed Leigh Ramsden as its new Chief Financial Officer. According to Trulioo, Ramsden has more than 20 years of financial analysis and progressive leadership experience and will succeed Anne Lawlor, who will be… Read More

November 5, 2020 @ 4:02 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Luxembourg-based Nadifin Fintech Accelerator announced earlier this week its 2020 cohorts. According to Nadifin, more than 120 applications from all around the world were submitted and ten early-stage fintech companies were selected. Founded in 2019, the NadiFin Acceleration program is powered by MiddleGame Ventures and… Read More

November 5, 2020 @ 3:49 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

German-based fintech startup Vivid Money announced on Thursday it secured €15 million through its Series A funding round, which was led by venture capital firm Ribbit Capital. The investment brings Vivid Money’s valuation to €100 million. Launched earlier this year, Vivid Money stated it offers… Read More

November 5, 2020 @ 2:47 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Global fintech infrastructure platform, Nium, announced on Thursday it has appointed Frederick Crosby as its new Chief Revenue Officer. The appointment comes less than two weeks after Nium it is expanding its services into Africa and the Middle East. According to Nium, Crosby has nearly… Read More

November 4, 2020 @ 1:02 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

BlocPal, digital transaction platform, has teamed up with Indian entrepreneur Shashank Joshi to create a new India-based fintech startup, mBnk. According to the duo, mBnk will initially focus on allow premium retailer locations in both rural and semi-urban areas to provide essential financial and banking… Read More

November 3, 2020 @ 10:21 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

CORO, a U.S.-based gold payment app, announced on Tuesday it has received its money transmitter license in Alabama. The latest milestone comes just a little over a month after  CORO received its money transmitter license in Oregon. As previously reported, CORO has created a new… Read More

October 30, 2020 @ 9:05 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Deutsche Bank announced on Friday it has named Nuggets as the winner of the 2020 Female FinTech Competition. Deutsche Bank noted that it ran the competition alongside Atos, Google Cloud, and TechQuartier. The competition invited fintech companies with a female founder or female(s) in the… Read More

October 29, 2020 @ 3:56 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Wise, a U.S.-based embedding banking startup, announced on Thursday it secured $12 million through its Series A funding round, which was led by e.ventures with participation from Grishin Robotics, and with continued investment from seed investors, Base10 Partners and Techstars. The latest investment comes just… Read More