Tagged: fintech

May 22, 2020 @ 11:26 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Jingle Pay, an India-based neobanking startup, announced on Thursday it is launching its fintech services into the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Launched in 2019, Jingle Pay offers social payment solutions for individuals and businesses on mobile as well as desktop platforms. “Jingle Pay has digitized… Read More

May 21, 2020 @ 1:13 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

ZYNLO Bank (ZYNLO), a digital-only startup powered by PeoplesBank, has launched its banking service in Anchorage, Alaska. Founded earlier this year, ZYNLO describes itself as a digital-only bank designed to make banking just a bit easier for all consumers. “We believe we offer the ideal combination… Read More

May 19, 2020 @ 2:11 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

XTM, a Canada-based fintech that provides mobile banking and payment card solutions, announced on Tuesday it has signed an additional 80 food delivery stores for its Today Card and Mobile Wallet program. XTM reported it continues to sign up a record number of restaurant delivery… Read More

May 19, 2020 @ 12:48 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Digital money transfer service MoneyGram (NASDAQ: MGI) announced on Tuesday it has formed a new partnership with E9Pay, a money transfer and payment fintech company based in Korea. According to MoneyGram,  the partnership enables E9Pay customers to connect to the MoneyGram platform and distribution network… Read More

May 19, 2020 @ 10:27 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Wirex, a UK-based payments platform, announced on Tuesday it is diversifying its funding options by allowing customers in Russia to fund their accounts by allowing top-ups using domestic bank cards. According to Wirex, users may now link their bank-issued credit or debit card to… Read More

May 18, 2020 @ 2:40 pm 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 Monday it has launched the first phase of its fixed income analytics offering for the retail wealth management and asset management communities. FinMason reported that phase… Read More

May 15, 2020 @ 1:38 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Anyfin , a Sweden-based fintech startup that enables consumers to refinance their existing loans with a picture, announced on Thursday it secured $30 million through its Series B funding round, which was led by EQT Ventures with participation from Accel, Northzone, Fintech Collective and Global… Read More

May 15, 2020 @ 9:24 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Tink, a Sweden-based fintech that provides APIs to create next-generation banking services, announced on Friday it has joined forces with Nordic banking group Nordea to enable multiple banking for mobile app customers According to Tink, the integration will deliver a personalized financial overview for the… Read More

May 14, 2020 @ 3:20 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK challenger bank Monzo announced on Wednesday it has moved its Faster Payments connection in-house. The digital banking group revealed that the decision to shift in-house was due to the problems making and receiving bank transfers last May. Monzo reported: “At the time of the… Read More

May 14, 2020 @ 9:31 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Rapyd, a global B2B Fintech as a Service provider, announced on Thursday it has launched a new initiative, the Rapyd Social Responsibility and will be waiving foreign exchange and processing fees on the first $100,000 in total processing volume for new businesses in the U.S., Brazil, and Mexico that… Read More

May 13, 2020 @ 4:02 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Plastiq, a U.S.-based intelligent payments solution for small business, announced on Wednesday it is launching its card acceptance product ahead of its original third quarter 2020 debut. The company reported the acceleration of the product’s launch is due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which was infamously… Read More

May 13, 2020 @ 1:35 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Modulr, a Payments as a Service API Platform for digital businesses, announced on Wednesday it secured £18.9 million in growth funding to further develop its platform and expand into new products and markets. The funding round was led by European growth capital firm Highland Europe… Read More

May 13, 2020 @ 12:25 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Vennfi, a U.S.-based fintech focused on tax-exempt payments and the creator of Charityvest, announced on Wednesday it secured $1.1 million through its pre-seed funding round. Founded in 2016, Charityvest focuses on enhancing the giving experience for donors by creating “Charity Funds,” which is a fund… Read More

May 11, 2020 @ 4:21 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Briq, a U.S.-based fintech platform specifically for construction, has raised $10 million through its Series A funding round, which was reportedly led by Blackhorn Ventures with participation from Eniac Ventures, MetaProp NYC, and Darling Ventures. The company’s total funding since inception is now up to… Read More

May 11, 2020 @ 8:34 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Primer, a UK-based fintech startup, has reportedly secured £3.2 million through its seed funding round, led by Balderton Capital with participation from Taavet Hinrikus, who co-founded and previously led TransferWise. Founded earlier this year by former PayPal employees, Primer states it consolidates your payments stack… Read More

May 10, 2020 @ 10:49 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Saurus, a UK-based digital banking startup, is set to close its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube with more than £850,000 in funding secured from nearly 1770 Crowdcube investors. The campaign was launched last month, originally seeking £650,000.  Saurus is currently offering 6.93% in equity at… Read More

May 8, 2020 @ 9:53 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Australia-based SME challenger bank Judo Bank announced on Thursday it raised $250 million through its latest equity at a post-money valuation to more than $1 billion, which the bank reports has lifted it into an exclusive club of local unicorns and showing the support of… Read More

May 7, 2020 @ 1:36 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Visa (NYSE: V) announce on Thursday its continued support of the global Fintech community, having grown the Fast Track program to over 140 Fintechs. Visa reported that Since expanding globally in mid-2019, the Fast Track program has grown 280%. The program allows both new and… Read More

May 7, 2020 @ 10:32 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Blockchain-based fan engagement platform for sports and entertainment, Chiliz, announced on Thursday it has formed a global partnership with mixed martial arts (MMA) organization, UFC. According to Chiliz, the partnership will enable UFC to tap into a captive audience of enthusiastic sports fans from around… Read More

May 6, 2020 @ 5:27 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Boosted.ai, a Canada-based fintech, announced on Wednesday it raised $8 million USD Series A financing round, led by Portag3 Ventures with participation from Dunamu & Partners and Polar Equity Partners. Founded in 2017, Boosted.ai reported that it works with financial firms to enhance their investment… Read More