Tagged: u.s.

May 12, 2021 @ 10:43 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Treasury Prime, a U.S.-based API banking platform, announced on Wednesday it secured $20 million through its Series B insider funding round, which was co-led by Deciens Capital and QED Investors, with participation from SaaStr Fund, and Susa Ventures. As previously reported, Treasury Prime states it builds APIs… Read More

May 11, 2021 @ 3:49 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Fintech Unicorn and stealth bank Wise announced on Tuesday it has integrated with Google Pay to allow U.S. users to transfer funds to friends and family in India as well as Singapore. Wise reported that through the integration, all Android and iOS Google Pay users in the U.S. may send… Read More

May 11, 2021 @ 3:35 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  U.S.-based buy now pay later fintech Affirm announced on Tuesday the financial results of its fiscal 2021 third quarter, which ended on March 31, 2021.  According to Max Levchin, Founder and CEO of Affirm, the company’s third-quarter results reflect on the continuous progress towards… Read More

May 11, 2021 @ 12:04 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Lili, a U.S.-based mobile banking app specifically for freelancers, announced on Tuesday it secured $55 million through its Series B investment, which was led by Group 11 with participation from Target Global and AltaIR. The investment round brings Lili’s total funding to $80 million. … Read More

May 11, 2021 @ 8:16 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Roostify, a U.S.-based digital lending platform, announced on Monday it has appointed Bill Elderton as its new Chief Technology Officer. Roostify reported that Elderton will oversee the design, development, and execution of the company’s innovative technology roadmap. According to Roostify, Elderton previously was Senior Vice President of Development and… Read More

May 9, 2021 @ 10:25 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  U.S.-based B2B fintech Tipalti announced on Friday it may now integrate with any Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Tipalti reported that notably ERP integrations now include Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Microsoft Dynamics GP, QuickBooks Desktop, Xero, Sage 50, Sage 100,… Read More

May 7, 2021 @ 10:41 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  XTM, a Canada-based fintech that provides mobile banking and payment card solutions, announced on Friday the official full roll-out of the “Today” instant mobile employee payout solution in the U.S. The company revealed it has signed many restaurants, integrated with proprietary Point-of-Sale (POS) platforms,… Read More

May 6, 2021 @ 10:17 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

    Toast, a U.S.-based restaurant management fintech platform, announced on Thursday it has appointed Elena Gomez as CFO. Toast reported in the role, Gomez will lead its finance organization and will be responsible for accounting, treasury, financial planning and analysis, and business operations. According to… Read More

May 5, 2021 @ 2:57 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Moven, a U.S.-based financial wellness platform provider, announced on Wednesday it has appointed its former CFO, Rich Radice, as its new CEO. According to Moven, Radice has been on the company’s team for almost four years and over the past decade he has focused on providing executive… Read More

May 5, 2021 @ 11:38 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

    Paysend, a UK-based global payments platform, announced on Wednesday it has expanded its services in North America by allowing money transfers from the U.S. to Canada. Paysend further revealed that the expansion will now allow U.S. residents to transfer funds to more than… Read More

May 4, 2021 @ 11:19 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Financial Data Exchange (FDX), a non-profit organization that is dedicated to unifying the financial industry around a common, interoperable, royalty-free standard for secure and convenient consumer and business access to their financial data, announced on Tuesday it has welcomed 18 new members since the beginning… Read More

May 3, 2021 @ 2:08 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Bitcoin Depot, a cryptocurrency ATM network, announced on Monday it has launched more than 350 new crypto ATMs opening across the U.S. Founded in 2016, Bitcoin Depot describes itself as a multi-cryptocurrency ATM network that offers users the ability to buy and sell Bitcoin,… Read More

April 30, 2021 @ 10:23 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Private lending syndication platform CrowdOut Capital recently announced it closed a $20 million facility to Lane Gate Advisors.  Founded in 2015, CrowdOut claims it offers middle market and lower middle market companies ($10MM+ revenue) a better way to raise debt. The company noted it partners… Read More

April 30, 2021 @ 7:57 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Blockdaemon, a U.S.-based blockchain infrastructure platform for node management, announced on Thursday it has teamed up with Voyager Digital (CSE: VYGR; OTCQB: VYGVF; FRA: UCD2), a publicly traded holding company whose subsidiaries operate licensed crypto-asset trading and investing brokerage. Blockdaemon reported that the partnership… Read More

April 28, 2021 @ 2:18 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

    Branch, a U.S.-based insurtech startup, announced on Wednesday the expansion of its home and auto coverage in Colorado and Oklahoma. Founded in 2017, Branch explained that it “taps” into the power of the community to make insurance accessible and affordable for everyone, utilizing technology to… Read More

April 28, 2021 @ 12:41 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

CollegeBacker, a U.S.-based  social savings platform for digital investment advice to 529 plans, announced on Wednesday it not only has changed its name to Backer but has also raised $8.4 million in venture capital. According to Backer, the funding round was led by Crosslink Capital with participation… Read More

April 27, 2021 @ 3:30 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  UK-based payments platform GoCardless announced on Tuesday the launch of its open banking payments product, Instant Bank Pay. According to GoCardless, merchants who use Instant Bank Pay may take instant, one-off bank-to-bank payments from new and existing customers while still having the benefits of bank… Read More

April 27, 2021 @ 1:40 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Sigo, a U.S.-based insurtech that specializes in car insurance, announced on Tuesday it raised $1.5 million through its latest Seed funding round, which saw participation from Amicle Capital, Bonded Capital Ventures, Demeter Capital, Financial Solutions Lab, Park City Angels, and gANGELS. Founded in 2019, Sigo… Read More

April 27, 2021 @ 11:28 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Step, a U.S.-based financial services company built for teens and families, announced on Tuesday it raised $100 million through its Series C investment round, which was led by General Catalyst, with participation from returning investors Coatue, Stripe, Charli D’Amelio, The Chainsmokers’ Mantis VC, Will… Read More

April 27, 2021 @ 10:55 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than a year after securing $215 million through its Series C funding round, Greenlight Financial Technology, Inc., a U.S.-based fintech company that created a smart debit card for kids, teens, and college students, announced on Tuesday it raised an additional $260 million through its… Read More