Tagged: investment

November 23, 2020 @ 2:28 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

FinChatBot, a creator of conversational AI solutions for the financial services industry, recently annonced it attracted £1.2 million from Saviu Ventures,  Compass Venture Capital, and Kalon Venture Partners. FinChatBot reported that both Compass Venture Capital and Kalon Venture Partners are solidifying their positions, having previously… Read More

November 23, 2020 @ 11:15 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Flyreel, a U.S.-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) solution for residential and commercial property insurance, recently announced it secured $10 million through its Series A funding round, which was led by IA Capital Group with participation from Guidewire Software, Gradient Ventures, State Auto Labs, and Donan Engineering…. Read More

November 23, 2020 @ 10:44 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

American Express (NYSE: AXP) recently announced the participants of its “100 for 100” Black Women Entrepreneur program. According to American Express, the program will provide each participant with $25,000 and 100 days of business resources, including business education, mentorship, marketing, virtual networking, WorkSpaces by Hilton… Read More

November 20, 2020 @ 10:51 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Juni, a Sweden-based fintech startup, announced on Thursday it secured €2 million through its Seed funding round, which was led by Cherry, an early stage European venture fund. The company reported that it was created by a group of marketers and fintech entrepreneurs tired of “modern”… Read More

November 20, 2020 @ 10:24 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Chipper Cash, an Africa-based cross-border fintech startup, has reportedly secured $30 million through its Series B investment round, which was led by Ribbit Capital with participation from Jeff Bezos’ personal VC fund, Bezos Expeditions. This investment round comes less than six months after Chipper… Read More

November 19, 2020 @ 8:17 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

NestEgg, a U.S.-based residential rental property management startup, announced on Wednesday not only did it raise $7 million through its Series A investment round, but it also is planning to launch an interest-free payment service.  Founded in 2017, NestEgg describes itself as an all-in-one platform… Read More

November 18, 2020 @ 4:23 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Assurely, a U.S.-based insurtech that provides embedded insurance as a service, recently announced its closed its seed round, which was led by ATX Ventures. The company reported that the investment round brought its total funding to just more than $3.7 million. Founded in 2016,… Read More

November 18, 2020 @ 3:18 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Addepar, a U.S.-based wealth management platform, announced on Wednesday it secured $117 million through its Series E funding round, which was led by WestCap Group with participation from 8VC. Founded in 2009, Addepar describes itself as a wealth management platform that specializes in data aggregation, analytics,… Read More

November 18, 2020 @ 10:51 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Obligo, a U.S.-based fintech startup that’s focused on the real estate market, announced on Tuesday it raised $15.5 million Series A funding round from investors, including 83North, 10D, Entrée Capital, Viola Credit, and other strategic real estate investors. This latest round of funding comes just a… Read More

November 18, 2020 @ 10:18 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Fireblocks, an enterprise-grade platform providing the infrastructure for moving, storing, and issuing digital assets, announced on Wednesday it secured $30 million through its Series B funding round, which was led by Paradigm with participation from existing investors, Cyberstarts, Tenaya Capital, Swisscom, Galaxy Digital, Digital Currency… Read More

November 17, 2020 @ 3:34 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Amicus.io, the fintech company behind the philanthropic platform for DAF 2.0, announced on Tuesday it secured an additional $8.7 million through its Series B funding round, which was led by The FR Group. Founded in 2013, Amicus.io is making philanthropy as online banking. “Grow your… Read More

November 16, 2020 @ 11:25 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Nada, a U.S.-based real estate technology startup,  has successfully secured nearly $455,000 in funding through its funding round on Republic. The round, which comes just after the company’s seed investment, was launched last month originally seeking a minimum of $25,000 with a max of… Read More

November 16, 2020 @ 9:02 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Griffin, a UK-based banking as a service (BaaS) provider, announced on Monday it secured £6.5 million through its latest investment round led by EQT Ventures with participation  Seedcamp, Tribe Capital, Paul Forster (co-founder Indeed.com), Matt Robinson (co-founder Go-Cardless/Nested), and Carlos Gonzalez-Cadenas (Partner at Index Ventures, former… Read More

November 15, 2020 @ 10:28 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Atherton Bikes, a UK-based mountain biking brand, has raised more than £1.1 million through its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube. The funding round made its debut recently and quickly secured its initial £600,000 funding target. Founded by Dan, Gee, and Rachel Atherton, Atherton Bikes… Read More

November 15, 2020 @ 9:59 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Fortu Wealth, a UK-based digital platform solution designed for wealthy individuals and their businesses, has quickly secured its initial £230,000 through its equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs. The funding round recently launched and has already attracted 255 Seedrs investors. Founded in 2019, Fortu describes itself… Read More

November 13, 2020 @ 9:47 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Glint Pay Inc. (Glint), a subsidiary of the U.K.-based fintech company that makes gold an alternative global currency by enabling its clients to buy, sell, save and spend their physical gold instantly through the Glint Debit Mastercard and Glint App, reportedly secured £2.5 million through… Read More

November 13, 2020 @ 5:22 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

HUUB, a UK-based premium endurance sports apparel brand, is set to close its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube with more than  £1.16 million raised. The funding round was launched last month, originally seeking £250,000. Founded in 2012, HUUB aims to create “better wetsuit products” that… Read More

November 13, 2020 @ 9:24 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Kuda, a Nigeria-based digital-only banking startup, announced earlier this week it secured $10 million through its latest investment round, which was led by European venture capital Target Global, with participation from Entrée Capital and SBI Investment. Founded in 2018 and launched in 2019, Kuda describes itself as… Read More

November 12, 2020 @ 9:42 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Applied Data Finance, LLC (ADF), a “technology-enabled lender” and asset manager, announced on Thursday it raised $14.2 million through its latest investment round Founded in 2014, Applied Data Finance is the parent of consumer lending brand Personify Financial. The company stated it combines four unique… Read More

November 12, 2020 @ 9:21 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Open banking platform Railsbank announced on Thursday it secured $37 million as part of continued equity funding to support its global growth and product expansion. According to Railsbank, MiddleGame Ventures and Ventura Capital co-led the round, with Anthos Capital, Global Brain, Clocktower Technology Ventures, Moneta VC, Mitsui Fudosan,… Read More