Tagged: smartphone

September 11, 2017 @ 11:15 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, Canadian fintech startup Stack announced it has formed a partnership with MasterCard to launch its digital money accounts with mobile tap-to-pay functionality. Stack stated its accounts will include a chip-and-pin MasterCard prepaid card that provides secure point-of-sale access to worldwide retailers, global ATM networks, and… Read More

September 5, 2017 @ 9:10 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, UK equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube announced that £5 million has been invested through its iOS mobile app since launch last year. The funding portal revealed: “Since its launch over £5 million has been invested through Crowdcube’s iOS app! With over 6,500 installations, 100,000 sessions… Read More

August 31, 2017 @ 4:45 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, Hong Kong-based payments and cryptocurrency platform Monaco announced the launch of its new mobile app, which gives users a simplified way to buy, spend, and earn cryptocurrency cashback on all transactions. While sharing details about the app, Kris Marszalek, co-founder and CEO of Monaco, stated: “We… Read More

August 30, 2017 @ 9:34 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Alternative investment information and technology provider Fundbase announced on Wednesday it is launching a new mobile app for alternative investments. The fintech company described Fundbase Mobile as an innovative product, designed to allow qualified investors to identify top manager talent anywhere. Pascal Rode, CEO at Fundbase, stated: “It’s a… Read More

August 8, 2017 @ 4:36 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Arbit, a marketing, photo, and video mobile app, is now seeking expansion funds through Indiegogo and MicoVentures’ equity crowdfunding platform. Arbit describes itself as an app that combines social engagement with “powerful” analytics layer. It gives athletes, celebrities, and brands answers to any questions they may… Read More

August 2, 2017 @ 3:59 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube announced in July it released an update to the iOS app that allows users to create investor discussions, view updates, and interact with other Crowdcube users through commenting. The funding portal revealed its team has been working to improve… Read More

August 1, 2017 @ 3:13 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, Swedish fintech firm Klarna announced the launch of its new peer-to-peer (P2P) payment app, Wavy. This news comes less than two weeks after the company announced its strategic equity investment from Permira. According to Klarna, Wavy enables consumers across 31 European markets to transfer… Read More

July 25, 2017 @ 2:10 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) announced it has teamed up with Insure Apps to launch a new insurtech app, called Claims Made Easy, that may reduce the average claims reporting of 23 days by up to 90%. According to BIBA, the app significantly… Read More

July 6, 2017 @ 3:06 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Canada fintech startup, Mylo Financial Technologies (Mylo) announced on Thursday the launch of its new personal finance management app exclusively for iPhone.  According to Mylo, the new app automatically rounds up every purchase users make and invests the spare change. Users may also open a… Read More

July 3, 2017 @ 10:55 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Curve, a London-based fintech company that’s software allows customers to link their bank cards to one Mastercard, has rolled out a new feature for its smartphone that will allow users to “go back in time” on their purchases. According to the company, the feature allows… Read More

June 15, 2017 @ 3:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Automobile fintech firm AutoGravity has teamed up with Fletcher Jones Auto Group to launch real-time investors smartphone app, Fletcher Jones Drive (FJ Drive). Users of the new app will be able to access a large selection of Mercedes-Benz along with an auto financing application, and Mercedes-Benz… Read More

April 11, 2017 @ 1:38 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With just hours to go until its Invesdor funding round comes to an end, video call service Tellybean announces the launch of its new iOS app. As previously reported, Tellybean took to the crowdfunding platform at the end of February and successfully secured its minimum funding… Read More

March 23, 2017 @ 2:21 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Nutrifix, a new app that takes the hard work out of planning meals by providing personalized nutrition on the go, has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube. The London-based developer is currently seeking £150,000 as it prepares for expansion. Founded by qualified personal training… Read More

February 20, 2017 @ 1:47 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last week, tech brand ZTE announced it was canceling its Project CSX (also known as Hawkeye) Kickstarter campaign after the project failed to attract more attention. The company was seeking $500,000 through the crowdfunding platform and only ended up securing $35,000 in a month and… Read More

January 20, 2017 @ 12:12 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Select Cook, a Swedish startup that connects food lovers through its smartphone app, has recently launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on FundedByMe to raise SEK500,000 as it continues its growth and expansion. The company notably offers an app for both eaters, who are looking for… Read More

January 17, 2017 @ 11:28 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Starburst Labs, a maker of web-and-mobile apps for an ecosystem of individual investors, financial advisors, broker-dealers, and financial media brands, has announced it has closed a Series A round of funding totaling $6.25 million.  The company stated it creates, designs, develops, and operates a vertically… Read More

December 5, 2016 @ 11:27 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Retailer loyalty App Loyalzoo has successfully secured its third Seedrs campaign’s £240,000 funding target. In 2014, Loyalzoo raised £204,000 on Seedrs in less than two weeks, its funding goal of £120,000 was easily secured in less than 24 hours. The company then returned to Seedrs in 2015 and captured over £250,000 (originally seeking £170,000). As previously… Read More

November 29, 2016 @ 11:12 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Retailer loyalty App Loyalzoo announced on Tuesday the launch of its new handfree marketing feature. This news comes just as its third equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs nears its £240,000 funding target. Loyalzoo App replaces the old school plastic loyalty cards with a consolidated app. It is targeting independent… Read More

November 28, 2016 @ 6:01 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this month, online angel investment platform Propel(x) announced Silverlabs, Inc., a company that is reimagining social interactions and interfaces on mobile devices for Social 3.0, is seeking to raise $520,000 in growth funding for its Urban app. According to the company, Urban by Silverlabs… Read More

November 28, 2016 @ 8:24 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

PrimaryBid, an online funding platform that enables investors to gain access to placings of AIM-listed companies, announced on Monday the launch of its first mobile app, which is now available for both iOS and Android devices. The website revealed that extension of its service on… Read More