Tagged: u.s.

December 22, 2020 @ 3:50 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Plastiq, a U.S.-based intelligent payments solution for small businesses, announced on Tuesday it has expanded the scope of its payments platform to include U.S. cash payments, in addition to credit card payments. The cash payments feature enhances Plastiq’s existing credit card payment offerings to provide… Read More

December 22, 2020 @ 1:39 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Quontic, a U.S.-based adaptive digital bank, recently announced it is launching Bitcoin Rewards Checking accounts. Founded in 1997, Quontic describes itself as a adaptive digital bank that empowers its customers financially while embracing their diverse circumstances. “Quontic’s mission to break the system for financial… Read More

December 22, 2020 @ 8:05 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

    U.S.-based tech giant IBM Corp. (NYSE: IBM) announced on Tuesday it has acquired Nordcloud, a European cloud implementation, application transformation, and managed services provider. The acquisition comes just days after IBM announced it acquired Expertus Technologies Inc., a Canadian Fintech company that assists… Read More

December 21, 2020 @ 1:47 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  battleface, a UK-based insurtech that specializes in travel insurance, recently announced it secured $12 million through its Series A funding round, which was led by Drive Capital.  Founded in 2017, battleface offers travel insurance that covers emergency medical treatment, evacuation, and accidents. “Our core… Read More

December 18, 2020 @ 10:51 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

RateGenius, a U.S.-based fintech company with a proprietary consumer-lending platform, announced on Friday it has funded approximately $8.5 billion in auto loans. RateGenius reported that nearly $1 billion of those loans were dispersed in 2020, even though 85% of the company’s team worked remotely for much… Read More

December 18, 2020 @ 3:10 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Billtrust, a fintech firm focused on B2B payment cycle management, announced on Thursday it has appointed Gwenn Lazar as new Senior Vice President of Channel Development. Billtrust reported that through the role, Lazar will drive the company’s business development and channel management initiatives. Billtrust further… Read More

December 17, 2020 @ 3:21 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Openpay Group Ltd (ASX: OPY), an Australia-based Buy now, pay later (BNPL) provider announced on Wednesday it has commenced the launch of its operations in the US market.  Openpay describes itself as a fast-growing, and highly differentiated player in global BNPL payment solutions. The provider… Read More

December 17, 2020 @ 3:08 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

B2B fintech-as-a-service provider Rapyd announced on Thursday it has expanded its American leadership team by appointing LeAnne Hoang as Chief Risk and Compliance Officer and Robert MacColl as Head of Network Partnerships. According to Rapyd, Hoang brings a wealth of regulatory and compliance knowledge to… Read More

December 16, 2020 @ 2:30 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Global payments platform Veem announced on Wednesday core enhancements to its domestic and international routing technology. According to Veem, the enhancements will improve the way businesses pay and get paid within the U.S. and around the world. “Veem’s expansion of its multi-rail technology capabilities… Read More

December 16, 2020 @ 1:23 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

FalconX, a U.S.-based digital asset trading platform, announced on Wednesday it secured an investment from American Express Ventures. According to FalconX, American Express Ventures joined existing investors Accel, Accomplice VC, Coinbase Ventures, Fenbushi Capital, Flybridge Capital Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Avon Ventures, a venture… Read More

December 16, 2020 @ 9:26 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Bestow, a U.S.-based insurtech that delivers algo powered life insurance underwriting, announced on Wednesday it raised $70 million through its Series C funding round from new and existing investors, including Breyer Capital, Valar Ventures, New Enterprise Associates, Core Innovation Ventures, Morpheus Ventures, and Sammons… Read More

December 16, 2020 @ 8:09 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

U.S. fintech Self Financial announced on Tuesday it secured $40 million through its Series D investment round, which was led by Meritech Capital with participation from  Altos Ventures, Conductive Ventures, and Silverton Partners. According to Self, the investment round brings its total funds to $77 million and comes… Read More

December 15, 2020 @ 3:42 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Integrated payments platform Paysafe announced on Tuesday it has expanded its alternative payment method Paysafecash to the U.S. This expansion comes less than six months after Paysafecash made its debut in Mexico. Now in nearly 30 countries, Safesafecash is designed for consumers who do… Read More

December 15, 2020 @ 2:05 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  U.S. digital bank Radius Bank announced on Tuesday the recent launch of its enhanced online business banking platform and mobile app for small business clients. According to Radius Bank, The overhauled user experience was the result of the bank’s continued partnership with fintech startup… Read More

December 15, 2020 @ 1:39 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Lendeavor, a U.S.-based fintech for healthcare practices, announced on Tuesday it has rebranded to Provide, as well as raised $34 million in Series A and B equity financing led by QED Investors, with additional funding from Fifth Third Bank, Montage Ventures, and Clocktower Technology… Read More

December 15, 2020 @ 10:47 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Nova Credit, a U.S. cross-border consumer credit reporting startup, announced on Tuesday the launch of Ellis, which is a financial marketplace specifically for newcomers to the U.S. to apply for credit cards with confidence based on their international credit report. The platform’s description reads: “Ellis… Read More

December 15, 2020 @ 10:34 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

    U.S. fintech Galileo announced on Tuesday it has joined forces with TomoCredit to launch a new credit card specifically for consumers lacking a credit history. The company claims the new card is considered the only credit card that does not require a credit… Read More

December 14, 2020 @ 11:26 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) announced on Monday it has entered into a definitive agreement with Stone Ridge Asset Management, an asset manager, to acquire Flourish, a fintech platform for RIAs. According to the duo, Flourish provides digitally enabled products and services to RIAs… Read More

December 13, 2020 @ 10:10 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Aeldra, a U.S.-based fintech, recently announced it has launched its mobile banking app. Launched earlier this year, Aeldra is on a mission to provide access to global financial opportunities to customers all over the world. “Through a single App, customers will be able to seamlessly… Read More

December 10, 2020 @ 11:10 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Xspaced, a U.S.-fintech startup that specializes in rental payments, announced on Thursday the launch of its new feature, FlexRent. According to Xspaced, FlexRent allows tenants to split their rent payments into smaller payments over the month to align their monthly rent with their income… Read More