Tagged: u.s.

February 27, 2020 @ 10:09 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Next Insurance, an Insurtech seeking to transform small business insurance, released its 2019 growth figures, which revealed that it hit $100 million gross written premium run rate. Founded in 2016, Next Insurance is on a mission to transform small business insurance with “simple, affordable” coverage… Read More

February 27, 2020 @ 9:52 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Agora Services, a digital platform banking solutions provider, announced on Thursday it secured $2 million of funding to fuel its growth and sales and deploy its first clients. The company also revealed that it opened its headquarters in Atlanta. The company describes itself as a… Read More

February 26, 2020 @ 11:52 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

DadeSystem, a U.S.-based fintech that provides integrated receivable solutions, announced on Wednesday it secured an additional investment from Wells Fargo Strategic Capital, a subsidiary of Wells Fargo & Company, through its Series D funding round. Founded in 2011, DadeSystem claims to be a leading provider… Read More

February 25, 2020 @ 3:45 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Bold Penguin, a U.S.-based commercial insurtech firm, recently announced it has added commercial auto insurance to its insurance platform. According to Bold Penguin, the new capability will allow business use auto insurance to be quoted with other insurance coverage in a bundle. Speaking about the… Read More

February 25, 2020 @ 2:47 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Blackboard Insurance, a NY-based insurtech platform, recently announced it has received the approval for its commercial insurance package in Virginia. According to Blackboard, the approval will bring capabilities to middle-market customers in 47 states and territories. Speaking about the approval, Seraina Macia, CEO of Blackboard,… Read More

February 24, 2020 @ 9:47 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

ClickSWITCH, a U.S. fintech that claims it simplifies and automates the switch of direct deposits and recurring payments for financial institutions’ new and existing account holders, announced on Monday it will be delivering its switching technology to clients of Finastra’s core banking solutions, which are… Read More

February 24, 2020 @ 2:20 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

U.S. fintech and digital lending platform QCash Financial announced on Monday it has signed its newest client, Tropical Financial Credit Union (TFCU) with $700 million in assets. TFCU has reportedly turned to QCash to help launch a small dollar, personal lending program for their more… Read More

February 21, 2020 @ 2:36 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

LenderClose, a U.S.-based proprietary, technology-focused lending platform, announced on Thursday that Ascentra Credit Union has offered up an undisclosed investment through LenderClose’s latest funding round. Founded in 2015, LenderClose stated it was established with the key belief that innovative technology would empower community credit unions… Read More

February 19, 2020 @ 2:06 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Self (formerly Self Lender), a U.S.-based fintech startup offering people a way to build their credit while also saving money, announced on Wednesday it raised $20 million through its Series C funding round, which was co-led by Altos Ventures & Conductive Ventures. Founded in 2015,… Read More

February 19, 2020 @ 11:12 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY) announced on Wednesday it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CardWorks, a U.S. credit card issuer focused on the non-prime segment with a complementary full-spectrum unsecured servicing operation that includes third-party servicing and recovery capabilities, in a transaction… Read More

February 14, 2020 @ 11:08 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Small business lending platform and fintech Numerated announced this week an expansion of its platform to support banks’ full suite of business banking products. The platform will now be offering pre-filled digital applications across business banking products, and a range of digital lending and account… Read More

February 14, 2020 @ 10:58 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Toast, a U.S.-based restaurant management fintech platform, announced on Friday it secured $400 million through its Series F funding round, which was led by Bessemer Venture Partners, TPG, Greenoaks Capital, and Tiger Global Management with participation from Durable Capital Partners LP, TCV, funds and accounts… Read More

February 13, 2020 @ 10:24 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Reggora, a U.S. fintech that specializes in residential appraisal software, announced on Thursday it secured $10 million through its Series A funding round, which was led by Spark Capital. Founded in 2016, Reggora describes itself as a modern appraisal technology company that provides mortgage lenders… Read More

February 12, 2020 @ 12:54 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Voyager Digital Ltd. (CSE: VYGR) (OTC Pink: VYGVF) (FRA: UCD2) announced on Wednesday it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Circle Invest, the retail digital asset business from Circle Internet Financial, Inc. According to Voyager, the transaction will add more than 40,000 retail… Read More

February 12, 2020 @ 12:19 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Nova Credit, a U.S. cross-border consumer credit reporting startup, today announced it raised $50 million through its Series B funding round, which was led by Kleiner Perkins with participation from Canapi Ventures, Index Ventures, General Catalyst, and Nyca Partners. Nova Credit reported that the funds… Read More

February 6, 2020 @ 10:23 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Buckle, a U.S.-based financial services, announced on Thursday it has launched its rideshare-only insurance that provides rideshare and Transportation Network Company (TNC) drivers with personal and commercial coverage in one policy. Buckle reported it is now available to eligible Lyft drivers in Georgia with other… Read More

February 6, 2020 @ 6:25 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Galileo Financial Technologies, a U.S.-based fintech, announced on Thursday it has expanded into Mexico by opening a new office in Mexico City. The expansion news comes just a few months after Galileo secured $77 million through its Series A funding round, which was led by… Read More

February 6, 2020 @ 8:37 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Marketplace lending company Funding Circle (LSE: FCH) is reportedly supporting a U.S. business loan transparency law. According to P2PFinanceNews, the online lender is backing the California introduced law, which will require certain data to be disclosed in commercial credit agreements much like consumer loans. Head… Read More

February 6, 2020 @ 7:46 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Zero, a U.S. fintech startup, announced on Wednesday it secured a $100 million revolving line of credit facility from a fund managed by the investment manager, Neuberger Berman. Founded in 2016, Zero claims to be the first modern banking experience to combine the simplicity of… Read More

February 5, 2020 @ 8:33 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

U.S.-based fintech Broadridge Financial Solutions announced on Wednesday it has appointed its Senior Vice President, Global Sales, Marketing and Client, Chris Perry, as its new President. According to Broadridge, Perry is assuming the title of President from Broadridge’s CEO Tim Gokey, who remains CEO and… Read More