Tagged: french

October 13, 2020 @ 11:01 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Spendesk, a France-based b2b fintech, announced on Tuesday it secured an additional $18 million through its Series B investment round, which was led by Eight Roads Ventures. The addition brings the total raised to $68.5 million. Founded in 2016, Spendesk describes itself as an all-in-one… Read More

September 4, 2020 @ 8:15 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency platform Crypto.com announced on Friday it has launched a French version of its mobile and exchange. The company revealed that the debut is part of its mission of accelerating “the world’s transition to cryptocurrency.” Crypto.com also revealed that since rolling out the… Read More

December 26, 2018 @ 12:12 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Madison Holdings Group (HKSE: GEM), a French wine company, is looking to purchase a $30 million stake in Japanese cryptocurrency trading platform, BitOcean. According to South China Morning Post, Madison Lab, a subsidiary of Madison Holdings, is to acquire 6percentcent of BitOcean from independent third parties… Read More

May 17, 2018 @ 11:00 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this week, France-based online lending platform Lendix announced it has appointed Luuc Mannaerts as the new CEO of Lender Nederland, Lendix’s Dutch subsidiary. According to the online lender, Mannaerts has more than 20 years of experience in the Dutch and European banking sector. Prior to… Read More

February 17, 2018 @ 7:00 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Lydia, the French mobile payments firm, announced this week it has raised €13 million through its latest funding round, which was led by CNP Assurances with participation from XAnge, New Alpha AM, Oddo BHF and Groupe Duval. The company reported it plans to use the latest funds… Read More

August 13, 2017 @ 8:22 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

French Morning, a digital media platform for French expats and Francophiles, has launched an offering on Indiegogo/MicroVentures’ equity crowdfunding platform. Founded in 2009, French Morning states that it provides an outlet dedicated to French politics, current events, and culture for the French speaking community. It… Read More

October 21, 2015 @ 12:46 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Lendix, a France-based small business loans platform, is gearing up for its international expansion by appointing new members to its growing team. Former Head of Daily Banking and Savings at online bank AXA Banque Pascal Ouvrard joins the company as International Development Director, reporting to… Read More

September 16, 2015 @ 11:43 pm By Midori Yoshimura  |  

Orange Collecte, a service to enable private individuals and charities to finance their projects, has added a mobile twist to crowdfunding by launching one of Africa’s first mobile crowdfunding platforms. Launched in Côte d’Ivoire last week in partnership with French charity-giving site HelloAsso, Orange Collecte is linked to Orange’s existing… Read More

April 29, 2015 @ 11:57 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Green Grass Foods Inc. has chosen Seattle for its limited test market launch of nutpods, a dairy-free creamer made from almonds and coconuts. The product, in 300ml Tetra Paks, will be on shelves in 10 PCC markets in the Seattle area in mid-May. Since its Kickstarter campaign was launched in October… Read More