Tagged: u.s.

March 23, 2021 @ 10:24 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

LenderClose, a U.S.-based proprietary, technology-focused lending platform, announced on Tuesday it secured $10 million through its Series B investment round, which included participation from Next Level Ventures, Ardent Credit Union, Strata Credit Union, Tucson Federal Credit Union, Collins Community Credit Union, Financial Plus Credit Union,… Read More

March 22, 2021 @ 3:09 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

      Bitcoin IRA, a company that allows individuals to invest in cryptocurrency, recently announced that clients have invested more than $100 million into its new interest-earning program, IRA Earn, in just 30 days. According to Bitcoin IRA, the program offers interest rates up to 6%… Read More

March 21, 2021 @ 10:18 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Cogitate Technology Solution, a U.S.-based insurtech, recently announced its as extended its partnership with global data analytics provider Verisk to enhance its insurance platform. Cogitate reported that through the partnership it will source and integrate commercial lines data from Verisk into Cogitate’s flagship solution… Read More

March 19, 2021 @ 1:55 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Noyo, a U.S.-based API platform for improving the speed and accuracy of health insurance data exchange, announced earlier this week the launch of its new API product, Noyo Sync, which enables automated, flexible, and embeddable benefits data. According to Noyo, the product allows users to… Read More

March 18, 2021 @ 1:30 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

      TomoCredit, a U.S.-based fintech that offers a credit card that’s designed to build a credit history for first-time borrowers, announced on Thursday the launch of TomoCredit Mastercard, a high limit offering that does not require FICO or soft or hard inquiries to apply…. Read More

March 18, 2021 @ 10:28 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

    B2B fintech-as-a-service provider Rapyd announced on Thursday has announced a new initiative with the City of Miami to boost technology and startup industry growth, Rapyd’s $100 Million Miami Tech Power Initiative. Rapyd reported that through the program it has committed to waiving payment processing fees of… Read More

March 17, 2021 @ 8:02 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  LenderClose, a U.S.-based proprietary, technology-focused lending platform, announced on Wednesday it has launched Home Equity Express (HEx), which is described as a cloud-native technology for placement of collateral verification data and reports through an intelligent, automated workflow, reducing the time it takes credit unions and… Read More

March 16, 2021 @ 3:46 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

DailyPay, a U.S.-based gold standard on-demand pay platform, announced on Tuesday plans to launch its REWARD by DailyPay payment solution. According to DailyPay, REWARD by DailyPay gives managers the ability to instantly and effortlessly incentivize their staff with on-the-spot payments for everything from bonuses for… Read More

March 16, 2021 @ 2:30 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Pagaya, an artificial intelligence (AI) powered investment manager, announced on Tuesday the expansion of the Pagaya AI Debt Selection Trust (PAID) shelf with $900 million committed. According to Pagaya, the demand for this PAID issuance was evidence of investors deeply trusting the platform as… Read More

March 15, 2021 @ 12:34 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  upSWOT, a U.S.-based fintech platform that is seeking to help financial institutions dramatically improve their ability to service Small-Medium Business clients (SMBs), announced on Monday it raised $4.3 million through its seed funding round, which was led by Common Ocean. Founded in 2019, upSWOT states… Read More

March 15, 2021 @ 10:05 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

GloveBox, a U.S.-based insurtech platform, has raised $3 million through its latest investment round, which was led by Mercato Partner’s Prelude Fund with participation from Heffernan Insurance Brokers. Founded in 2019 and launched in 2020, GloveBox describes itself as a centralized mobile and web application… Read More

March 15, 2021 @ 7:14 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  PowerPay, a provider of home improvement financing, recently announced it has surpassed $1 billion in loan originations following its launch in December 2019. The company reported that through its network of 7,000 home improvement contractors, it has financed more than 50,000 projects nationwide with an average project… Read More

March 12, 2021 @ 10:19 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Coffee Shift,  a U.S.-based coffee startup, is now seeking funds through its equity crowdfunding campaign on WeFunder. The company, which is operating as a direct-to-consumer online coffee subscription service, has integrated blockchain technology to bypass the “coffee value chain middlemen” and pays growers directly… Read More

March 11, 2021 @ 10:06 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Cryptocurrency exchange bitFlyer announced on Thursday its service is now available in the state of Connecticut. bitFlyer reported that its subsidiary, bitFlyer USA, will provider Connecticut residents with buying and selling services for digital assets, which includes Bitcoin and Ethereum, without high priced fees. bitFlyer also… Read More

March 11, 2021 @ 9:51 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

FalconX, a U.S.-based digital asset trading platform, has reportedly secured a $50 million investment from Tiger Global and B Capital Group. The investment notably comes just a few months after secured funding from American Express Ventures. According to FalconX, American Express Ventures joined existing investors… Read More

March 11, 2021 @ 2:41 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  New York Financial Services Superintendent Linda A. Lacewell announced on Thursday the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has approved the application of Bakkt Marketplace, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bakkt Holdings, LLC, for virtual currency and money transmitter licenses. According to… Read More

March 11, 2021 @ 8:05 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  U.S. tech platform CURO Group Holdings Corp. (NYSE: CURO) announced on Thursday it has completed the acquisition of Flexiti Financial. Inc., a Canadian point-of-sale (POS) / buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) provider. According to Curo, the transaction included cash at closing of $86 million and contingent consideration… Read More

March 10, 2021 @ 2:23 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Corvus Insurance, a U.S.-based insurtech startup, announced on Wednesday it raised $100 million through its Series C funding round, which was led by Insight Parters with participation from previous institutional investors. Corvus reported that as part of the transaction, Insight Partners’ Managing Director Deven… Read More

March 10, 2021 @ 10:02 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Menufy, a commission-free, online ordering system for independently owned restaurants and small chains in the U.S., announced on Tuesday it has integrated with Square to help businesses increase their digital ordering volume. Through the integration, restaurateurs that use a Square for Restaurants point-of-sale (POS)… Read More

March 10, 2021 @ 8:01 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Paymynt Financial Group, a U.S.-based fintech, announced on Wednesday the launch of its MYNT PayCard, which is a multicurrency hardware wallet. The company reported that MYNT Card is a reloadable smart card that allows users to store and spend multiple currencies. Michael Rosa, CEO… Read More