18/03 – Weekly Fintech Recap
- 2 years 10 months ago
- Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Digital banking, Digital Identity, SWIFT, Cryptocurrencies, Banking, FinTech StartUps, M&A Deals, People Moves
Partnerships Bank of Canada and MIT Partnering on CBDC research
Fin+Tech Announces the First 16 Startups Selected to Join the 2022 Acceleration Program
- 2 years 10 months ago
- FinTech StartUps
• The first edition of Fin+Tech, a three-year program which is part of the CDP National Accelerator Network, created by CDP Venture Capital in collaboration with Digital Magics, Startupbootcamp, Fintech District, Nexi and Credem and involving numerous partners in the financial and insurance sectors, has received more than 300 applications.
Microsoft for Startups and Ansarada Announce new Global Partnership
- 2 years 10 months ago
- SaaS, FinTech StartUps
Microsoft for Startups and Ansarada unite to make it easier and faster for startups to raise capital and grow Ansarada is the first third-party technology vendor to forge a global partnership of this kind with Microsoft for Startups Ansarada’s suite of solutions offered to every participant of Microsoft for Startups global program
Volume Partners With Yapily to Remove Hidden Online Checkout Fees With Open Banking Payments
- 2 years 10 months ago
- Open Banking, FinTech StartUps
Volume, the one-click checkout startup, has partnered with open banking infrastructure provider Yapily to reduce the $100 billion being paid by customers annually in hidden and unnecessary fees at online checkouts.
CEX.IO Named ‘Best Overall DeFi Platform’ in 2022 By FinTech Breakthrough Awards Program
- 2 years 10 months ago
- FinTech StartUps
Prestigious international awards program recognizes outstanding financial technology products and companies
Quona Capital selected for ImpactAssets’ Eleventh “IA 50 Impact Fund” Listing
- 2 years 10 months ago
- FinTech StartUps
Industry’s searchable resource of impact investing fund managers sees record number of applicants and assets, reflecting innovation and exponential growth
Ronn Baker Joins Baton Systems as a Senior Director
- 2 years 10 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 10 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 10 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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.
