Tagged: germany

October 1, 2025 @ 9:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

N26 has announced the launch of its PEA (Share Savings Account), with no brokerage fees, to allow French people to “save and invest for the future while benefiting from tax treatment.” With its PEA offering, N26 allows French people “to invest in the largest European… Read More

September 30, 2025 @ 8:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Pathway Capital Management LP, a global private markets investment manager, is pleased to announce the opening of its new office in Munich, Germany via an affiliate, PCM Germany GmbH. Following continued interest from investors in Germany and continental Europe, this strategic expansion “marks a significant… Read More

September 23, 2025 @ 8:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move aimed at improving retail investing, Webull Securities (Europe) B.V. has announced a partnership with Upvest, Europe’s investment infrastructure provider. Unveiled this month, the collaboration introduces fractional trading of European stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to the Webull EU platform. This initiative, starting… Read More

September 22, 2025 @ 2:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In an era where small and medium-sized enterprises grapple with persistent funding challenges, various platforms are emerging as potential solutions. German Fintech A³ Handelspartner GmbH intends to address challenges SMEs are facing and is aiming to secure funding via Crowdcube. A³ has launched its latest… Read More

September 14, 2025 @ 10:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Valentin Stalf, co-founder and Co-CEO of N26, revealed he will step down from his executive role to join the N26 SE Supervisory Board in 2025, marking a key milestone after nearly 12 years at the helm. Stalf’s transition signals a new phase for both him… Read More

September 11, 2025 @ 9:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Frankfurt-based fintech 21X has emerged as a key player in the realm of tokenized capital markets, leveraging blockchain technology to redefine how assets are traded and settled. With strategic partnerships and a regulatory license, 21X is paving the way for a secure, efficient, and accessible… Read More

September 10, 2025 @ 9:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Deutsche Kreditbank AG (DKB) is announcing what it considers to be a major step in its digital strategy. Through a partnership with investment platform Upvest, DKB is set to transform its securities offering; this will create a “fully digital platform for more than 5.9 million… Read More

September 4, 2025 @ 9:30 am By JD Alois  |  

JP Morgan (NYSE:JPM) will launch a digital bank serving the German market in early 2026. This will be JPM’s second entry in the European market to offer a retail digital bank solution. While digital banks are readily available in Germany, JPM has a significant share… Read More

September 2, 2025 @ 5:20 pm By JD Alois  |  

Tangany, a  German digital asset custodian, has raised €10 million in Series A funding. Tangany is regulated by Bafin (the German securities regulator), and the company states it is preparing for Europe-wide expansion under EU MiCA rules. The funding was led by Baader Bank, Elevator Ventures… Read More

August 29, 2025 @ 1:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move to stabilize its governance and address internal tensions, German fintech N26 has appointed Andreas Dombret, a former central banker, as its new chairman. The decision, announced recently, is part of a broader strategy to resolve ongoing conflicts between the company’s investors and… Read More

August 20, 2025 @ 12:51 pm By JD Alois  |  

Valentin Stalf, co-founder of European digital bank N26, has exited the Chief Executive role at the banking firm following rumors of an executive shake-up. N26 was founded in 2013 and has grown into a digital bank operating across Europe, employing over 1500 individuals. Recently, N26… Read More

August 18, 2025 @ 11:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a key development for Germany’s digital bank N26, investors are reportedly seeking to remove the company’s founders from their roles as co-chief executives, following renewed criticism from the country’s financial regulator, BaFin. The move comes as the fintech faces mounting pressure to address shortcomings… Read More

August 18, 2025 @ 12:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Upvest, an investment infrastructure provider in Europe, announces two key leadership hires to support its next phase of growth. Roberto Fajardo joins as SVP Engineering, and Alexander Matthey joins the board as Non-Executive Director. Together, they bring experience in “scaling financial infrastructure in regulated spaces… Read More

August 11, 2025 @ 1:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Germany has solidified its position as a hub for entrepreneurship in Europe, with its startup ecosystem thriving on technology, infrastructure, and a dynamic pool of investors. According to a recent report by CB Insights, a select group of venture capital firms and investors are driving… Read More

July 28, 2025 @ 11:54 am By JD Alois  |  

In what is being touted as the largest European AI deal yet, Cognigy has been acquired by NiCE for a reported $955 million. Cognigy is an agentic AI platform for customer service. NiCE also offers AI-powered customer experience solutions. Venture investors are expected to receive… Read More

July 28, 2025 @ 5:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Regnology, a software provider with a focus on regulatory reporting solutions, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Wolters Kluwer’s Finance, Risk & Regulatory Reporting (FRR) unit. The proposed acquisition represents a strategic step in Regnology’s aim to deliver regulatory intelligence at… Read More

July 28, 2025 @ 4:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK based digital asset exchange, broker and custodian, Archax, is planning to extend its EU footprint by acquiring Deutsche Digital Assets (DDA), the Germany based digital asset manager. This follows Archax’s acquisition last year of Spanish broker KSCM, which was part of the firm’s continued… Read More

July 28, 2025 @ 2:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Berlin-based Fintech Credibur has secured $2.2 million (€1.85 million) in pre-seed funding to launch its credit infrastructure platform. The round is led by European FinTech VC Redstone, “followed by Silicon Valley’s MS&AD Ventures and Canadian VC Inovia.” The funding round includes business angels from the… Read More

July 21, 2025 @ 11:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In an era where digital transformation drives economic and technological breakthroughs, the question of where the world’s most qualified web and tech talent will gravitate is becoming critical. A report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) dives into the global competition for highly skilled digital professionals,… Read More

July 19, 2025 @ 11:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

N26 is expanding its travel offering with the launch of a Travel eSIM – fully digital data plans designed to keep travelers connected in more than 100 different countries. Travel eSIM allows customers to activate their Travel eSIM “within the N26 App without the need… Read More