Tagged: sme’s

June 7, 2025 @ 5:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

To facilitate the development and deployment of generative AI use cases in its businesses and functions, BNP Paribas has designed and deployed an internal LLM as a Service platform. Operated by the Group’s IT teams, this technology, allows each entity to access a selection of… Read More

May 31, 2025 @ 5:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Xero, the global small business platform, released a report with New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) projecting the productivity gains Kiwi small and medium size enterprises (SMEs) stand to gain through accelerated digitalization. Productivity is the biggest long-run “determinant of wages and living standards,… Read More

May 31, 2025 @ 3:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

New research from iwoca reveals big ticket loans are set to see increased interest from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as growth ambitions resurface. The Q1 2025 SME Expert Index, a survey of finance brokers “conducted quarterly by iwoca — one of Europe’s largest SME… Read More

May 27, 2025 @ 4:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Fintech startup Keep has emerged from stealth mode with a significant C$33 million in equity financing. The company aims to establish itself as the Canadian equivalent of Brex, the U.S.-based fintech known for its corporate spend management solutions. This infusion of capital positions Keep to… Read More

May 22, 2025 @ 8:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Point of sale (POS) innovator Yabie announced a strategic partnership with Worldpay to power the merchant business tools within Worldpay 360, a new all-in-one business management and payment solution tailored specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises in the UK. The UK collaboration will help “deliver… Read More

May 17, 2025 @ 11:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CrediLinq, the AI-powered embedded finance platform that is enabling access to growth capital for underserved digital-first SMEs globally, announced the close of its $8.5 million Series A funding round. The funding round was led by OM/VC and MS&AD Ventures. New investors include Citi North America… Read More

May 7, 2025 @ 4:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth and the Bahrain’s Labour Fund (Tamkeen) announced a partnership to explore the launch of the Mastercard Strive program in the Middle East, aimed at advancing financial and digital readiness for SMEs in Bahrain. This collaboration seeks to empower Bahraini… Read More

April 29, 2025 @ 7:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The UK’s SME lending market needs a full reboot, according to new research by the UK fintech Allica Bank. With the UK having the lowest business investment rate in the G7, the report highlights how small businesses invest at only “a third of the level… Read More

April 27, 2025 @ 5:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

FundThrough, the Fintech invoice factoring platform for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), announced its acquisition of Ampla, the provider of financial technology solutions for consumer brands offering working capital, business banking, corporate cards, and analytics. Ampla has reportedly surpassed +$2B of loan originations and “handled… Read More

April 19, 2025 @ 4:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Research from European Fintech iwoca reveals the “overwhelming” majority of UK SMEs are leveraging social media, as “97% say they use platforms to boost their business.” The survey of SME owners, conducted by iwoca – one of Europe’s large SME lenders – “shows Meta channels… Read More

March 28, 2025 @ 11:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cowbell, a provider of cyber insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and middle-market businesses, has expanded its Cowbell Connectors to over 30 integrations with security and cloud service providers. While many businesses focus solely on outside-in or partial internal data, Cowbell Connectors enhance “cyber… Read More

March 25, 2025 @ 8:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The UK’s medium-sized businesses drove job growth in the last ten years compared to their small and large counterparts, according to new analysis shared by iwoca. The research from iwoca–one of Europe’s largest SME lenders–finds that businesses of “50 to 249 people expanded their headcount at double… Read More

March 15, 2025 @ 3:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Shine, a France-based fintech doing business under the Ageras division, is enhancing financial services for small businesses and self-employed workers across Europe. The Fintech has teamed up with Regtech Fourthline to streamline operations. Focused on delivering accounting software, business banking, and administrative tools, Shine has… Read More

March 14, 2025 @ 3:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

nCino, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCNO), the provider of intelligent, banking solutions, announced that Československá obchodní banka (ČSOB), a subsidiary of KBC Bank NV, and one of the top 30 banks in Europe, has chosen the nCino Platform to digitize and streamline its Commercial and SME Lending… Read More

March 12, 2025 @ 11:05 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

This past week, United Kingdom cashflow management platform Lenkie announced £49 million in Series A funding. The round, which includes £4 million in equity and a £45 million debt facility, was led by a “large US private credit fund focused on supporting lenders internationally.” Lenkie… Read More

March 12, 2025 @ 11:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

New analysis reveals over 300,000 SME owners are planning to cut jobs in response to the Government’s planned rise in employer National Insurance contributions (NICs), due to come into effect in April. This, according to an update from Fintech iwoca. The survey shared by iwoca… Read More

February 26, 2025 @ 9:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

More than a third (38%) of finance brokers say lower taxes are needed in order to boost SME growth this year in the UK, according to iwoca’s latest SME Expert Index. The latest research report from European Fintech firm iwoca has noted that this is… Read More

February 5, 2025 @ 10:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cowbell, a provider of cyber insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and middle-market businesses, launched a Cowbell Resiliency Services (CRS) unit in response to a rise in the frequency, severity, and diversity of cyber threats as a “complement” to its existing risk management program…. Read More

January 31, 2025 @ 7:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cowbell, a provider of cyber insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), is pleased to announce that it is strengthening its UK middle market product offering. Cowbell announced the appointment of James Porter as Lead Underwriter for the UK’s middle market segment. In his new… Read More

January 28, 2025 @ 10:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Shanghai Commercial Bank (SCB) and Planto, a digital banking solution provider headquartered in Hong Kong, have joined forces in order to leverage fintech to enhance banking experiences for SMEs operating in Hong Kong. Through this collab, SCB and Planto have developed a suite of e-banking… Read More