Tagged: uk

October 29, 2018 @ 8:21 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

London-based fintech TransferGo is now seeking €11.5 million through a funding round on equity crowdfunding platform Seedrs.   As previously reported, TransferGo currently offers transfers between nearly 50 countries and recently claimed to be the first remittance company to offer a cryptocurrency trading facility with customers… Read More

October 29, 2018 @ 8:13 am By JD Alois  |  

Thread, a new spin on the retail experience that combines artificial intelligence with stylists, has quickly raised over £1 million on Crowdcube. The equity offering which has a pre-money valuation of £68,620,541, is part of a larger Series A round that has been backed by… Read More

October 27, 2018 @ 9:33 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Wildanet, a UK-based wireless internet service provider (WISP), has secured the initial £1 million funding target through its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube. Founded in 2017, Wildanet describes itself as a company that provides fast wireless internet access to rural and hard to reach areas. “We… Read More

October 26, 2018 @ 11:06 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Crowdfunded craft brewery BrewDog announced on Thursday it is now offering beer lovers an ultimate craft beer experience that is featured on the brewing company’s new craft beer airline. According to BrewDog, BrewDog Airlines takes flight in February 2019 with a round-trip between London and… Read More

October 25, 2018 @ 8:35 pm By Cali Haan  |  

After two years in development and two false starts, Britain’s Royal Mint has canceled plans to issue a cryptocurrency backed by gold, Reuters reports. According to sources to Reuters, the issuing and distribution of the “Royal Mint Gold (RMG)” token: “…would have been the first time… Read More

October 25, 2018 @ 3:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK-based digital banking solution goHenry is set to close its latest equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube with more than £5.7 million from over 3,000 investors. The latest funding round made its debut on the funding platform at the beginning of September and quickly secured its initial £2 million funding target…. Read More

October 25, 2018 @ 2:32 pm By JD Alois  |  

Beauhurst is out with UK deal numbers for equity investment in Q3 and both the amount, and total number of deals, dropped in comparison to Q2. In fact, the total number of deals is the lowest since Q3 of 2014. The report indicates the following:… Read More

October 25, 2018 @ 12:12 pm By JD Alois  |  

Fintech unicorn Revolut is taking some heat for what appears to be a clumsy recruitment tactic that may backfire. First reported in Spanish news site ElDiario, the digital bank has apparently requested applicants for a open position to work for free and provide 200 bank… Read More

October 25, 2018 @ 9:12 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Allied Wallet, a UK-based provider of online payment processing offering various payment solutions in nearly 200 countries around the world, announced on Thursday it is now compatible with several new alternative payment options in the UK. The fintech reported that the expansion allows it to better serve what… Read More

October 25, 2018 @ 3:25 am By JD Alois  |  

The UK Department for International Trade has announced a series of new agreements with the Netherlands designed to boost closer collaboration with the Netherlands. The announcement coincided with a Dutch State Visit which took place on October 24th. Several of the deals included Fintech deals…. Read More

October 25, 2018 @ 3:03 am By JD Alois  |  

Abundance, a peer-to-peer “ethical investment platform,” is looking to raise growth capital on crowdfunding platform Seedrs. According to a note from Abundance, the equity raise aims to “increase customer ownership and boost positive impact.” Pre-registered investors have already committed to 50% of the target of… Read More

October 24, 2018 @ 10:53 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Azimo, a European digital money transfer firm based in London and Krakow, announced on Wednesday it has expanded further into Europe by opening a new office in Amsterdam. Azimo reported that the location will help it grow its share of the global cross-border payments market…. Read More

October 23, 2018 @ 7:59 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Ping An Insurance Group announced on Tuesday that Ping An of China Asset Management (Hong Kong) Company Limited, (Ping An Asset Management (Hong Kong)), the wholly-owned subsidiary of the Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Merian Global Investors (UK) Limited (Merian Global Investors), the… Read More

October 23, 2018 @ 3:58 am By Erin Hobey  |  

It’s been an exciting week for UK fintecher Tandem. The platform launched its second credit product, Journey Credit Card, introduced auto-saving rules and the ability block card purchases in real time sans a formal cancelation process. Tandem has said that it is planning a growing range of in-app features that offer… Read More

October 22, 2018 @ 12:00 pm By Helena Murphy and Duncan Di Biase  |  

Boutique hotel trailblazer Mr & Mrs Smith had no regrets when it checked into the crowdfunding world and saw its £1 million investment target exceeded within the first day. The company, which has built a global membership of 1.5 million since husband-and-wife team Tamara and James Lohan launched… Read More

October 21, 2018 @ 8:32 pm By JD Alois  |  

Last week, Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) shared their 3rd quarter earnings report. Buried within the report was an update on Marcus, the digital bank and online lender that recently crossed the Atlantic setting up a beachhead in Europe by opening up in the UK in late September…. Read More

October 19, 2018 @ 9:42 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Bank of England (BoE) announced earlier this week the launch of its new student fintech competition. The bank revealed that as a central bank of the UK it is now working to promote “the good of the people of the UK” by maintaining monetary and financial… Read More

October 18, 2018 @ 4:19 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

BBVA announced on Thursday it has formed a partnership with fintech venture investor and builder Anthemis Group (Anthemis) to build a venture creation studio in London. According to BBVA, this new studio will create value by deploying capital and resources to building businesses that address untapped user… Read More

October 18, 2018 @ 11:21 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just a little over a year after securing more than £1.2 million through its second equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, UK online lending platform WiseAlpha has returned to the funding portal and quickly surpassed its initial £1 million funding target. The round is now nearing… Read More

October 18, 2018 @ 7:40 am By JD Alois  |  

Peer to peer property lender, CrowdProperty say they have now repaid over £10,000,000 to lenders. The online lender reports they continue to hold a 100% capital and interest payback track record. According to CrowdProperty CEO, Mike Bristow, the £10,088,967 paid back includes £9,221,876 capital and… Read More