Tagged: startups

July 4, 2025 @ 8:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The venture capital landscape in 2025 continues to be shaped by transformative trends, with mega-rounds and AI-driven unicorns dominating the startup ecosystem. According to recent reports from CB Insights, the first half of 2025 has seen significant activity in high-value funding rounds and the emergence… Read More

July 3, 2025 @ 9:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Mastercard Start Path is offering a new Security Solutions program designed to support startups that are developing technologies in “cybersecurity, fraud mitigation, digital identity, and payment resiliency.” OneID, Scamnetic, Spec, VanishID, and Shield-IoT are “the first startups to participate following a global application and vetting… Read More

July 1, 2025 @ 3:50 am By Michael Wong  |  

Southeast Asia’s technology ecosystem raised $2 billion in total funding in the first half of 2025, reflecting both a short-term slowdown and signs of long-term recovery, according to data from Tracxn. The figure marks a 24% decline from the $2.6 billion raised in the second… Read More

June 20, 2025 @ 4:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Paxos Labs, a start-up whose mission is to make on-chain products and DeFi markets more accessible, is announcing its launch. Paxos Labs enables partners to bring financial products to market and manage them at scale with “integrated risk management, liquidity optimization and seamless distribution.” Incubated… Read More

June 11, 2025 @ 10:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

South Korea’s private markets are navigating a complex landscape, marked by cautious optimism and persistent headwinds. As outlined in PitchBook’s Q1 2025 South Korea Market Snapshot, the nation’s startup ecosystem is in a holding pattern, with venture capital (VC) activity subdued and private equity (PE)… Read More

June 8, 2025 @ 4:52 pm By Michael Wong  |  

South Korea’s NAVER Corp. is launching a new venture investment arm in Silicon Valley, a move that underscores its ambition to expand its global presence and accelerate innovation by backing early-stage startups in North America. The initiative, NAVER Ventures, will focus on identifying and supporting… Read More

June 6, 2025 @ 9:52 am By JD Alois  |  

Perhaps this is emblematic of the global venture market, but in France, the funding of startups “collapsed” during the month of May. According to a report in JDN, just €199 million was committed to tech startups in May – the lowest number since March 2020. This represents a… Read More

June 5, 2025 @ 2:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) announced expanded support for high-potential AI startups with a new engagement initiative, established through Accenture Ventures with support from NVIDIA Inception. This collab is reportedly designed “to accelerate startup growth and innovation by closing a gap early-stage companies face—moving from breakthrough ideas… Read More

June 4, 2025 @ 8:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The UK’s tech sector continues to thrive, with startups and scaleups driving innovation and economic growth. However, securing funding remains a critical challenge, particularly for growth-stage companies looking to scale without diluting ownership. A recent report by Beauhurst, in collaboration with Gilion, titled Beyond Equity:… Read More

May 12, 2025 @ 8:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

SimpleClosure, which claims to offer the straightforward way to shut down your startup, announced it has raised $15 million in fresh funding. Led by TTV Capital, the pre-empted Series A round is a follow from its February 2024 seed round and includes participation “from existing… Read More

May 9, 2025 @ 11:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Insurtech sector is navigating a complex landscape in Q1 2025, marked by a rebound in global funding, shrinking deal sizes, and a stark contrast with the broader venture capital environment, according to CB Insights’ latest report. While total Insurtech funding climbed to $1.3 billion… Read More

April 30, 2025 @ 9:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a significant development for India’s startup ecosystem, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) reportedly detained Puneet Singh Jaggi, co-founder of BluSmart, from a Delhi hotel on April 25, 2025. The detention is said to be linked to an ongoing investigation into alleged financial irregularities at Gensol… Read More

April 25, 2025 @ 7:51 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CBInsights’ AI 100 report examines the world’s high-potential private AI companies, highlighting Fintech as one of the key verticals driving innovation. Selected from over 17,000 companies using proprietary Mosaic Scores, investor quality, market traction, and software buyer interviews, the 100 high-potential firms highlight the transformative… Read More

April 22, 2025 @ 1:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

motusbank, the digital-only bank launched by Meridian Credit Union in Q2 2019, will shut down by early 2026. Meridian, which is reportedly Ontario’s largest credit union, and Coast Capital Savings jointly announced that they will absorb motusbank’s accounts and assets, pending regulatory approval. This closure… Read More

April 8, 2025 @ 9:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK venture capital firm Osney Capital announces the first close of its debut fund to invest in the UK’s most promising cyber security startups, marking it the UK’s “first specialist” cyber security seed fund. The fund is oversubscribed from its “original target of £50m.” The… Read More

April 4, 2025 @ 11:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The venture capital landscape in Q1 2025 has reached a critical point, with funding soaring to its highest level in nearly three years, according to CB Insights’ latest State of Venture Q1’25 Report. This surge, driven predominantly by artificial intelligence (AI), underscores a transformative moment… Read More

March 30, 2025 @ 6:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Frank Rotman, a key figure in the fintech venture capital landscape, is embarking on a new journey. Rotman, co-founder of QED Investors, will now reportedly transition to a partner emeritus role by the end of the year, stepping away from his position to focus on… Read More

March 28, 2025 @ 8:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Marking the tenth year of the NatWest Accelerator, NatWest is announcing its plan to expand its support to UK businesses by offering 10,000 entrepreneurs the chance to join its Accelerator community in 2025, while setting out a long-term strategy to “support the UK’s growth goals… Read More

March 22, 2025 @ 7:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Qlarifi, a fintech startup transforming credit reporting for Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL), has announced the completion of its pre-seed funding round. The investment round, backed by a combination of HoneyComb Asset Management, Carthona Capital and a selection of angel investors “including Australian rugby legend… Read More

February 28, 2025 @ 8:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Fintech Scotland noted that five fintech firms have each been awarded £50,000 to propel developments that support financial inclusion, accelerate financial resilience and deepen consumer engagement in financial services. FinTech Scotland, in partnership with the University of Strathclyde and University of Glasgow, announced the outcome… Read More