Conviction Completes Pre-Series A Funding Round for Konsentus
- 3 years 11 months ago
- Investment
Conviction Investment Partners, today announced that it has managed and completed pre-series A financing for Konsentus, a provider of Regulatory Technology (RegTech) solutions for open banking. Conviction led the multi-million pound investment after recognising Konsentus’ high-growth potential and how it can contribute to creating a safe and secure open banking environment for banks and financial services companies.
UK Financial Institutions Prioritising Investment in Optimising Customer Experience, According to New Tink Research
- 3 years 11 months ago
- Investment, Compliance, AML and KYC
New data published today from open banking platform Tink reveals that UK financial institutions are continuing to recognise the competitive advantage of open banking, going beyond compliance and prioritising investments in improving the digital customer experience.
Demand of P2P Investors for Long-Term Loans Doubles Since June
- 3 years 11 months ago
- Lending, Investment
The European P2P lending platform Robo.cash has found that the demand of investors for long-term loans offered by its Singaporean loan originator is rising. In August, the platform’s users funded €1.5 mln of these loans, which is twice as much as in June. This might mark a new trend among P2P investors.
Klarna Raises $650M from Silver Lake-led Investor Group and Becomes Europe's Biggest Fintech Unicorn
- 3 years 11 months ago
- Investment
Klarna, the leading global payments and shopping service, is pleased to announce it has raised $650 million in an equity funding round, at a post money valuation of $10.65 billion, which ranks Klarna as the highest-valued private fintech in Europe and now the 4th highest worldwide.
Chip Raises a Total of £10.7 Million in Under 48 Hours
- 3 years 11 months ago
- Investment
Chip, the automatic saving app offering access to market-leading returns, raised a total of £10.7 million from the crowd and the government-backed Future Fund, as part of the company’s series A round. The amount, raised in under 48 hours from 6,420 investors, makes it the largest convertible round in UK crowdfunding history as well as the largest crowdfunded Future Fund participation. Chip, which saw 25,000 people pre-register ahead of the round... more
Solactive and ESG Provider Truvalue Labs Release Joint ESG Benchmark Series based on Truvalue Lab’s AI-driven ESG Data
- 3 years 11 months ago
- Investment
Frankfurt-based index engineering firm Solactive AG and pioneer in AI-driven ESG data, Truvalue Labs, have joined forces to create a ground-breaking series of ESG Indices designed to provide investors with diversified exposure to global large- and mid-cap equities with strong ESG characteristics. The move reflects a growing demand from the global investment community for measures that analyse the vast quantities of unstructured ESG information... more
Profile Establishes “Profile Technologies SA” to Drive Investments in Innovation
- 3 years 11 months ago
- Investment
Profile Software, an international financial solutions provider, announced today the establishment of “Profile Technologies SA”, a wholly-owned subsidiary that will become a development center in Thessaloniki, Greece with a committed investment plan in excess of €5 mn for the next 3 years. The company has formed a fully functional and optimistic business plan aiming at becoming a model technology firm delivering innovation in Greece.
Thunes Raises $60M in Series B Funding to Drive Global Growth
- 3 years 11 months ago
- Investment
Fintech startup Thunes, which operates a global B2B cross-border payments network, continues to attract investment as emerging markets take off. The latest Series B funding round sees Africa-focused Helios Investment Partners leading the US$60 million investment in the Singapore-based company. Additional investors include Checkout.com as well as existing investors GGV Capital and Future Shape.
Bullhorn Secures Strategic Investment from Stone Point Capital to Accelerate Company's Digital Transformation Agenda
- 3 years 11 months ago
- Investment
Bullhorn®, the cloud computing company that helps staffing and recruiting organisations transform their businesses, today announced that Stone Point Capital will become the lead investor to power the next phase of the company’s growth. Insight Partners and Genstar will remain investors in the business. Stone Point was attracted to Bullhorn on the strength of its long-term opportunity to serve the global staffing and recruiting industry, its... more
Mollie Raises 90 million Euro in TCV-led Series B Funding
- 3 years 11 months ago
- Investment
Mollie, one of the fastest growing payment service providers in Europe, today announced the closing of 90 million Euro (US$100 million) in its Series B funding round, taking the total amount raised by the company to 115 million Euro. The round was led by TCV, one of the largest growth equity investors focused on technology.
FinecoBank Expands UK Offering with Access to Fidelity International Funds
- 3 years 11 months ago
- Investment
FinecoBank today announces the expansion of its investment products with a suite of funds from Fidelity International (Fidelity). With the new funds from global asset manager, Fidelity, Fineco clients in the UK now have access to a wide variety of investment strategies and asset classes.
Reuters Events Launch Global Investment Summit Online Edition Uniting Institutional Investors, Asset Owners & Financial Institution
- 3 years 11 months ago
- Investment
Reuters Events announced they are to launch the online edition of their Global Investment Summit (Dec 3rd -4th). The 2-day strategic summit has been reimagined in the era of social distancing. Through adding a virtual element to the flagship summit, Reuters Events will look to set the investment agenda for the year ahead for over 5,000 virtual attendees.
FinecoBank Expands UK Offering With Access to Algebris Funds
- 3 years 11 months ago
- Investment
FinecoBank today announces the expansion of its investment products with a suite of funds from Algebris. With the new funds from London-based Algebris, Fineco clients in the UK now have access to a wide variety of investment strategies and asset classes. The funds include:
Small Businesses Should Re-invest 9% of Profits to Succeed, Finds New Study
- 3 years 11 months ago
- Covid-19, Investment
A new study, commissioned by business bank Allica Bank has looked to quantify exactly how much UK small businesses should be re-investing to succeed post-Covid. The study analysed data from over 1,000 companies and ranked their success on a scale that evaluated factors including productivity, growth, consistency and outlook.
Join CNA, Nationwide and Quadient for a C-Suite Take on Results Driven Technology
- 3 years 11 months ago
- Investment, Infrastructure
It has been made abundantly clear that only the most innovative, fast-moving and customer centric carriers will survive. As the spotlight shines on our industry more than ever, now is the time to move digitalization and tech investment to the top of your agenda. With more options – and competition – than ever for the latest technologies, the real challenge for carriers is not only knowing what works but getting to market before others.
