Today, PayNearMe, a leading fintech transforming the payment experience for non-commerce businesses and their customers, announced a $50 million Series E investment from AVP (Atlantic Vantage Point) through its Growth Fund I. The investment will accelerate PayNearMe's expansion into new markets and fuel ongoing investment in products that simplify the end-to-end payment experience for its clients.

AI-startup Eagl has raised €825,000 in funding to expand its engineering team, scale across Europe, and accelerate development of its AI-native financial agentic platform. The platform plugs into ERP and accounting systems, automating accounting and controlling workflows, continuously monitoring data quality, and resolving anomalies with business context.

dLocal, the leading cross-border payment platform connecting global merchants to emerging markets, announced its partnership with Bolt, the leading European shared mobility platform, to expand ridesharing across emerging markets with cost-efficient and reliable local payment solutions.

ClearCourse, a provider of industry-specific software and embedded payment solutions for SMEs and targeted enterprises, today announces the appointment of Simon Black, current Non-Executive Director, as Chair of the Board.   

Finova, the UK’s largest cloud-based mortgage and savings software provider, has today announced the launch of its new pre-configured specialist buy-to-let (BTL) origination solution for lenders.

FNZ, the global wealth management platform, and AJ Bell, one of the UK’s leading investment platforms, today announced a new 10-year agreement, further strengthening their successful partnership that has been in place since 2009.

The new agreement will see FNZ continue to provide the core technology that supports AJ Bell’s dual-channel platform, one of the fastest growing businesses in the UK platform market, supporting advised and direct-to-consumer (D2C) customers.

Sightline Payments® and Rush Street Interactive today announced the launch of the gaming industry's first integrated debit payments solution, debuting on the RSI's BetRivers® platform.

barq, a leading digital payments provider in Saudi Arabia, has announced its partnership with iPiD, the global leader in Know Your Payee (KYP) solutions, to integrate iPiD Validate, the payee verification solution that prevents fraud and ensures payments reach their intended recipients.

The collaboration marks a significant step in powering secure digital payments across the Kingdom, reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s ambition to be at the forefront of financial innovation and trusted cross-border commerce.

Google and PayPal today announced a multiyear strategic partnership focused on advancing several commerce solutions. The collaboration will deliver innovative solutions that transform how businesses and consumers transact across platforms and devices. Combining their expertise and scale, the companies aim to deliver frictionless digital commerce experiences and set a new standard for commerce ecosystem innovation.