Tagged: fintech

October 1, 2020 @ 9:23 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

CORO, a U.S.-based gold payment app, announced on Wednesday it has received a Money Transmitter license by the State of Oregon. Founded in 2018, Coro states it has created a new financial payment system that where gold to be used as a currency in everyday… Read More

October 1, 2020 @ 8:22 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Step, a U.S.-based fintech startup built for teens and families, announced on Wednesday its official launch, offering a free FDIC insured bank account and Visa card. Step explained that through its app, it offers an all-in-one banking solution with a new type of personalized card… Read More

September 29, 2020 @ 9:31 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

FinMason, a U.S.-based fintech and investment analytics provider that enables WealthTech platforms to accelerate development and time-to-market, announced on Tuesday it has analyzed over 20 million portfolios for clients since launching its analytics API service in 2017. FinMason claims to be the world’s largest independent… Read More

September 29, 2020 @ 7:25 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Nexi, an Italy-based paytech, announced on Tuesday it has formed a new partnership with UK fintech Ebury. Through the partnership, Ebury will join Nexi Open and Nexi’s partner banks will be able to offer their clients the full suite of Ebury services, which includes international… Read More

September 28, 2020 @ 2:53 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Acin, a UK-based fintech, announced on Monday it secured $12 million through its Series A funding round, which was led by European SaaS investor, Notion Capital, with participation from Fitch ventures, Cris Conde (former President & CEO of SunGard), Christopher Carter (Chairman of Artorius Wealth… Read More

September 28, 2020 @ 1:23 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

NYMBUS, a U.S. financial service platform provider, announced on Monday it has appointed Jeffery Kendall as its new CEO. NYMBUS reported that Kendall succeeds the company’s founder, Scott Killoh, who will continue to serve as Executive Chairman of the Board and trusted advisor to the… Read More

September 25, 2020 @ 8:38 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Neat Capital, a U.S.-based fintech and digital mortgage lender, announced on Friday it surpassed $2 billion of annualized application volume. Founded in 2015, Neat Capital states it is streamlining home lending with an online application and real-time loan approval. “Today, Neat Capital has redesigned the… Read More

September 24, 2020 @ 11:17 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Greenlight Financial Technology, Inc., a U.S.-based fintech company that created a smart debit card for kids, teens, and college students, announced on Thursday it raised $215 million through its Series C funding round, which was led by Canapi Ventures and TTV Capital with participation from… Read More

September 24, 2020 @ 10:36 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Petal, a credit card startup pioneering “Cashflow Underwriting” as an alternative to traditional credit scoring, announced on Thursday it secured $55 million through its Series C funding round, which was led by Valar Ventures with participation from Rosecliff Ventures, Afore Capital, RiverPark Ventures, Great Oaks… Read More

September 23, 2020 @ 4:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Mozzeno, a Belgium-based fintech, has raised around €3 million through latest investment round from reportedly its existing and new shareholders, which includes the W.IN.G Fund, as well as Federale (Federale Verzekering/Assurance). Launched in 2017, Mozzeno claims it is the fist Belgian platform that allows investors… Read More

September 23, 2020 @ 2:24 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Robinhood, a modern trading platform that offers both traditional securities as well as crypto, has reportedly secured $660 million in total through its Series G funding round. The platform revealed it raised $200 million through the round last month, with D1 Capital Partners leading the… Read More

September 22, 2020 @ 10:37 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

TotallyMoney, a UK-based fintech firm that helps its clients make better financial decisions by putting them right at the center of their credit data, announced on Tuesday it has launched a “Credit Assistant” feature on its mobile app to help improve credit scores and move… Read More

September 18, 2020 @ 3:11 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

bnc10, a new fintech challenger based in Barcelona, Spain, has successfully secured its initial £300,000 equity crowdfunding target through its Crowdcube campaign, which has attracted more than 225 Crowdcube investors. Founded in 2018 and launching earlier this year, bnc10 stated it has grown rapidly, hitting… Read More

September 18, 2020 @ 9:27 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Online financial advisor Betterment announced on Thursday it has formed a partnership with insurtech company Sure to provide cell phone insurance to Betterment Checking users, offering coverage for phone damage or theft. The offering is notably available to any Betterment Checking user that pays their monthly cell bill… Read More

September 17, 2020 @ 9:49 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

U.S. fintech Affirm announced on Thursday it secured $500 million through its Series G investment round, which was led by GIC and Durable Capital Partners LP. Other returning investors include Lightspeed Venture Partners, Wellington Management Company, Baillie Gifford, Spark Capital, Founders Fund, and Fidelity Management… Read More

September 17, 2020 @ 2:24 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

WireBarley, a South Korean fintech focused on global remittance services, announced on Thursday it secured $10 million through its Series B funding round from  Magna Investment, Shinsegae I&C, and Dt & Investment. WireBarley describes itself as a money transfer startup that provides fully contactless financial… Read More

September 17, 2020 @ 9:46 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Pleo, a Denmark-based fintech startup, announced on Thursday it is now offering Apple Pay to its European and UK customers. Pleo reported the new capability will allow its business users to sync their Pleo credit card with Apple ePay and make payments from their Apple… Read More

September 16, 2020 @ 3:18 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Jetty, a U.S.-based fintech on a mission to make renting a home more affordable and effortless for everyone, announced on Wednesday the launch of its offering, Unlock Deposit, which allows renters to free up their cash deposit in exchange for a small, one-time or… Read More

September 16, 2020 @ 10:19 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Chipper, a U.S. social impact fintech, announced on Wednesday the launch of Explore, which is a feature designed to transform the way student loan borrowers navigate the complex repayment process after the CARES Act expires in December. According to Chipper, the feature enables borrowers to… Read More

September 16, 2020 @ 7:43 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Fintech Europe, Plug and Play’s fintech-focused innovation platform based in Frankfurt, Germany, announced on Wednesday the eight startups selected for its sixth batch. Plug and Play reported that the platform has grown its partner base to 13 Financial Institutions since its inception in May 2018…. Read More