FinTech StartUps

Ronn Baker Joins Baton Systems as a Senior Director

2 years 9 months ago
FinTech StartUps

Baton Systems (“Baton”), the global fintech digitally transforming post-trade processing using distributed ledger technology (DLT), has announced the appointment of Ronn Baker as Senior Director of North American Sales.

Net Zero is a Priority for Four Fifths of Start-ups

2 years 9 months ago
FinTech StartUps, IT Innovations

Net zero is a priority for four fifths (80%) of start-ups, with 72% working to achieve carbon neutrality and 8% already carbon neutral or negative according to research from Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency.

BNPL Playter Raises $1.7 Million Seed Round

2 years 9 months ago
Fundraising News, FinTech StartUps

Playter, a buy now – pay later (BNPL) startup, has raised a $1.7 million Seed round, according to a statement from the company. Playter is a London-based platform that aims to help startups scale quicker with BNPL invoicing. The round was co-led by global investment firm Fin Capital and 1818 Ventures, with participation from RLC Ventures, and investment network Angels. Marc Cohen, Partner at 1818 Venture Capital, has joined the Playter board.

World’s First Mobility Fintech Moove Raises $105m in Series A2 Round to Scale Its Revenue-based Financing Model Globally

2 years 9 months ago
Fundraising News, FinTech StartUps

Moove is a Nigerian-born start-up and the world's first mobility fintech, providing revenue-based vehicle financing to mobility entrepreneurs across Africa Moove has raised $105 million in a Series A2 round from global investors including Speedinvest, Left Lane Capital and thelatest.ventures The new funding will be used to expand beyond Africa into seven new markets across Asia, MENA, and Europe

Singapore-Headquartered Cake DeFi Launches US$100 Million Venture Capital Arm

2 years 9 months ago
FinTech StartUps

Looks to Invest in Global Web3, Gaming and Fintech Startups - Cake DeFi has launched Cake DeFi Ventures, its US$100 million venture arm committed to accelerating growth of tech firms, with a focus on investing in Web3, gaming and fintech startups. - Cake DeFi Ventures has earmarked US$100 million for investments over the next two years. - Deploys first investment in US-based media startup, The Edge Of Company, Inc.

11/03 – Weekly Fintech Recap

2 years 9 months ago
Blockchain, RegTech, FinTech StartUps, IT Innovations, M&A Deals, Jobs Listings

Partnerships FinGo Partners with VMC to Introduce Interface for World’s First Vein ID Enabled Vending Machines

Acorns Raises $300m After Abandoning Spac Plans

2 years 9 months ago
Fundraising News, FinTech StartUps

Acorns, the savings and investing app, has raised $300 million from private investors at a $1.9 billion valuation, after abandoning plans to go public via a Spac. According to CNBC, TPG led the Series F round, which included participation from BlackRock, Bain Capital Ventures, Galaxy Digital, and basketball star Kevin Durant's venture capital firm.

Official Sales Launch - iFX EXPO International 2022

2 years 9 months ago
FinTech StartUps

Exciting news... the iFX EXPO is now taking bookings for sponsorships and booths at the iFX EXPO International 2022 taking place in Limassol, Cyprus! It's back at the Spyros Kyprianou Athletic Center (Palais de Sports) meaning bigger and better opportunities for booths and sponsorships so the race is on to secure the top spots. The event offers unrivalled panels, international speakers, stellar networking opportunities and glamorous parties so... more

Wikisoft Corp - Pioneering Startup Funding with Blockchain Acquisition

2 years 9 months ago
Blockchain, FinTech StartUps

Wikisoft Corp. recently announced that it has acquired 51% of Etheralabs LLC a New York City based venture lab and ecosystem that invests in, builds, and deploys disruptive technologies across the Blockchain space.

Diversity Is a Strategic Priority for 6 in 10 Start-ups

2 years 9 months ago
FinTech StartUps, IT Innovations

77% of start-ups that are recruiting are actively seeking diverse candidates Three quarters (74%) cite a barrier to hiring diverse talent, including lack of applications and candidates Start-ups say diversity improves innovation (73%), recruitment (58%) and commercial performance (56%)

Fintech company Angel One Limited appoints ex-Citigroup Dr. Pravin Bathe as the Chief Legal & Compliance Officer

2 years 9 months ago
FinTech StartUps

Committed to adhering to regulatory compliance in the changing financial industry landscape, the Fintech company Angel One Limited (formerly known as Angel Broking Limited) has appointed Dr. Pravin Bathe as the Chief Legal & Compliance Officer. In his capacity, he will enable the company to thrive in a dynamic regulatory environment.

04/03 – Weekly Fintech Recap

2 years 9 months ago
Artificial Intelligence, Digital banking, Open Banking, RegTech, Payments, Banking, Data, FinTech StartUps, IT Innovations, M&A Deals, People Moves

Partnerships LendingUSA introduces FastScreen customer prescreen toll for the funeral home industry in partnership with TransUnion

LendingUSA™ Introduces FastScreen™ Customer Prescreen Tool for the Funeral Home Industry in Partnership With TransUnion

2 years 10 months ago
FinTech StartUps

LendingUSA's enhanced instant decisioning capability uses TransUnion's Instant Prescreen solution to automatically qualify new and existing customers for prescreened offers within seconds.

Three Day FinTech Festival India is being Held Between March 1-3; Organized by Constellar and Supported by Niti Aayog and Six Central Ministries

2 years 10 months ago
FinTech StartUps

Three day FinTech Festival India is being held between March 1-3; organized by Constellar and supported by Niti Aayog and six central ministries Discussions to revolve around CBDCs, De-Fi, Data Analytics, RegTech, Lending FinTech Festival India, the country’s largest FinTech event is underway with its digital edition between March 1 and 3, organized by Constellar Exhibitions (a subsidiary of TEMASEK and Singapore Press Holdings which organizes... more