Tagged: investment

May 5, 2021 @ 8:04 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

      Mogo Inc. (NASDAQ: MOGO) (TSX: MOGO) a Canada-based digital payments and financial technology company, announced on Wednesday it has completed its acquisition of Moka Financial Technologies Inc. (Moka). As previously reported, Moka (originally Mylo) is on a mission to help its users achieve their… Read More

May 4, 2021 @ 3:42 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  HoneyBook, a U.S.-based financial management platform for independent service-based businesses, announced on Tuesday it raised $155 million through its Series D funding round, which was led by Durable Capital Partners with participation from Tiger Global Management, Battery Ventures, Zeev Ventures, 01 Advisors, Norwest Ventures… Read More

May 4, 2021 @ 11:08 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Boost Payment Solutions, a B2B payments optimization that has processed more than $10 billion in card payments for over 15,000 enterprises across five continents, announced on Tuesday it raised $22 million through its Series C funding round, which was led by Invictus Growth Partners with… Read More

May 4, 2021 @ 10:44 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Persona, a U.S.-based identity infrastructure company offering businesses the building blocks to create a personalized identity verification experience for any use case, announced on Tuesday it secured $50 million through its Series B funding round, which was led by Index Ventures with participation from Coatue…. Read More

May 3, 2021 @ 3:16 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Zvilo, a UK-based challenger banking startup, has quickly surpassed its initial £200,000 funding target through its equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs.  The funding round, which recently made its debut on the platform, has already attracted more than 100 Seedrs investors. Founded in 2019, Zvilo stated it… Read More

May 3, 2021 @ 1:24 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Mogo Inc. (NASDAQ: MOGO) (TSX: MOGO) a Canada-based digital payments and financial technology company, announced on Monday it has purchased approximately 146 Ether (ETH) at an average price $2,780. The company reported that its Ethereum investment is consistent with management’s plans to increase its on-balance… Read More

May 2, 2021 @ 10:38 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Estonia-based aspiring “crypto-bank” Crypterium has extended its equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs and has raised more than €2.9 million. The funding round, which launched last month, originally sought to raise €1 million and has attracted over 2,450 Seedrs investors. As previously reported, Crypterium stated it is building… Read More

April 29, 2021 @ 10:26 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Pedal Me, a UK-based e-cargo on-demand bike service, has successfully secured more than £400,000 through its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube. The funding round, which recently made its debut, originally sought to raise £150,000 and has so far attracted 630 Crowdcube investors. Founded in… Read More

April 29, 2021 @ 7:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

California-based Fintech firm Wealthfront revealed on Wednesday (April 28, 2021) that it’s now offering new features for its investment portfolios that will allow its clients to make investments in a wider range of “carefully-vetted” exchange-traded-funds or ETFs and Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) options. According to… Read More

April 28, 2021 @ 12:41 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

CollegeBacker, a U.S.-based  social savings platform for digital investment advice to 529 plans, announced on Wednesday it not only has changed its name to Backer but has also raised $8.4 million in venture capital. According to Backer, the funding round was led by Crosslink Capital with participation… Read More

April 28, 2021 @ 10:42 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Splitwise, a U.S.-based interpersonal finance app for sharing expenses, announced on Wednesday it raised $20 million through its Series A funding round, which was led by global venture capital and private equity firm, Insight Partners. The company previously raised a total of $10.2 million in… Read More

April 28, 2021 @ 10:20 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Viva Wallet, a Greece-based neobank startup, has reportedly secured $80 million through its latest investment round. The company raised €500 million in capital to support its virtual banking business this previous summer. Founded in 2010, Viva Wallet describes itself as a European fintech disruptor on a… Read More

April 27, 2021 @ 2:20 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Arturo, a U.S.-based AI-powered platform that derives property insights and predictive analytics from aerial and satellite imagery, announced on Tuesday it secured $25 million through its Series B funding round, which was led by Atlantic Bridge Capital with participation from RPS Ventures and existing… Read More

April 27, 2021 @ 1:40 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Sigo, a U.S.-based insurtech that specializes in car insurance, announced on Tuesday it raised $1.5 million through its latest Seed funding round, which saw participation from Amicle Capital, Bonded Capital Ventures, Demeter Capital, Financial Solutions Lab, Park City Angels, and gANGELS. Founded in 2019, Sigo… Read More

April 27, 2021 @ 11:28 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Step, a U.S.-based financial services company built for teens and families, announced on Tuesday it raised $100 million through its Series C investment round, which was led by General Catalyst, with participation from returning investors Coatue, Stripe, Charli D’Amelio, The Chainsmokers’ Mantis VC, Will… Read More

April 27, 2021 @ 10:55 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than a year after securing $215 million through its Series C funding round, Greenlight Financial Technology, Inc., a U.S.-based fintech company that created a smart debit card for kids, teens, and college students, announced on Tuesday it raised an additional $260 million through its… Read More

April 26, 2021 @ 4:02 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Howsy, a UK-based rental marketplace platform, has successfully secured its initial £800,000 funding target through its latest equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs. The funding round launched just a little over six months after Howsy’s raised £2,346,770 through its previous Seedrs campaign and has so far attracted… Read More

April 26, 2021 @ 9:53 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

   Securrency, a global financial services technology infrastructure and products company, announced on Monday it raised $30 million through its Series B investment round, which saw participation from WisdomTree Investments, Abu Dhabi Catalyst Partners Limited (ADCP), State Street, and U.S. Bank. The investment round comes… Read More

April 25, 2021 @ 10:21 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

    Yeo Messaging, a UK-based next-generation communication platform, is now nearing £730,000 through its equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs. The funding round, which originally sought tor raise £500,000, has attracted more than 515 Seedrs investors. As previously reported, YEO states its solution is for private messaging connecting… Read More

April 25, 2021 @ 9:45 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Janover Inc., a U.S.-based fintech that specializes in access to commercial real estate and small business financing, is now seeking funds through its RegCF campaign on StartEngine. The latest funding round comes less than a year after Janover raised $714,052 through its Republic campaign. Founded… Read More