Leading Global Bank Nomura Invests in Fnality International's DLT System to Expand it into Global Markets
- 2 years 10 months ago
- Investment
Nomura has invested in Fnality, and joined the international consortium of global banks focused on building a regulated, peer-to-peer wholesale digital asset settlement ecosystem that offers real-time, 24/7 payments and settlement of foreign exchange and securities transactions in the world’s major currencies.
Gulf Capital Capitalises on Unprecedented Growth and Unique Investment Opportunities Across the New East-West Asia Corridor
- 2 years 11 months ago
- Investment
Gulf Capital, a leading thematic Private Equity buyout firm operating across the GCC and Southeast Asia, predicts that the East-West Asia investment corridor will drive global economic growth for the next three decades. The GDP of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, the ASEAN countries, and India will grow by 220%, 270% and 410% respectively by 2050, in contrast to slower growth of 50% for the European economies and 80% for the US... more
Lightyear to Roll Out UK Stocks, European Stocks & Exchange-traded Funds Across All 20 Markets Weeks After Pan-european Launch
- 2 years 11 months ago
- Investment
Lightyear, the new European investment platform founded by ex-Wise Martin Sokk & Mihkel Aamer, is backed by Sir Richard Branson and Lightspeed Venture Partners. Today, the company announces a huge upgrade to the product with a range of new stocks from UK and European exchanges, as well as global ETFs.
NEAR Anchors New $100M VC Fund and Lab Focused on Web3’s Evolution of Culture, Media and Entertainment
- 2 years 11 months ago
- Investment
NEAR Foundation, the Swiss non-profit that supports the governance and development of the NEAR protocol, has announced a strategic partnership with Caerus Ventures to launch a $100m venture capital fund and venture lab. The fund will leverage the opportunities of Web3 as it reimagines culture and entertainment, from how it is financed, produced and distributed to how it’s consumed, owned and monetized.
The IT Talent Gap Is Fueling Tech Investment Decisions, According to New Research by Salesforce
- 2 years 11 months ago
- Investment
IT talent acquisition challenges are now heavily influencing technology investment decisions, according to new research released today from Salesforce’s MuleSoft.
British Business Investments Commits €30M to Atempo Growth’s Inaugural Fund
- 2 years 11 months ago
- Investment
British Business Investments today announces an initial commitment of €30 million to Atempo Growth’s inaugural venture debt fund, which will target VC-backed businesses in the UK and Europe.
Thirdfort Secures Strategic Investment from Pepper Advantage
- 2 years 11 months ago
- Investment
Thirdfort, a risk management platform combining Know Your Client (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Source-of-Funds (SoF) verification, has secured equity investment from Pepper Advantage, a global credit intelligence company.
British Business Investments Commits Up to £10M to Haatch Ventures
- 2 years 11 months ago
- Investment
British Business Investments, a wholly-owned commercial subsidiary of the British Business Bank, today announces a commitment of up to £10m to Haatch Ventures (Haatch) through the Regional Angels Programme.
Ebury Increases Investment in Institutional Solutions Arm to Expand Presence in Alternative Investment Sector
- 2 years 11 months ago
- Investment
Ebury, one of Europe’s largest fintechs and global provider of transaction payment solutions, is increasing its presence in the alternative investment sector to meet the growing demand for better, more focused services as an alternative to traditional banking providers. Ebury has invested significantly in its proposition, hiring new specialists in the alternative banking investment sector and creating a dedicated international footprint with... more
JARVIS Invest Partners with Six Broking Houses to Provide AI-based Investment Advisory & Access Additional 4 Lakh Customers
- 2 years 11 months ago
- Investment
JARVIS Invest, India’s first AI-based investment advisory platform has announced a partnership with six broking houses to further expand its pan India footprint and provide its unique product to additional 4 lakh customers.
Wombat Eyes European Expansion Following Close of Series A Funding Round
- 2 years 11 months ago
- Investment
Micro-investing platform Wombat has closed its Series A funding round, raising more than £4m to support its ambitious growth plans, forthcoming product launches and international expansion. The round was led by long-time backer Fuel Ventures, which first invested in the business in 2020. A four-week crowdfund also gave Wombat users and broader community access to the round and closed 300% over target, contributing to a total raise of £4.2m.
Seedrs Introduces Private Deal Room
- 2 years 12 months ago
- Investment
Seedrs, the leading private investment platform with over £2BN in investments recorded to date, has today launched the inaugural Seedrs Venture Partner programme, a new curated community for VCs, accelerators, ecosystem builders and serial entrepreneurs. Seedrs’ Venture Partner community will bring together established and emerging investors and influencers in private investment to support one another through global deal flow, mentorship, and... more
IGF Delivers ABL Funding Package to Support Brand Custodian Nature’s Dream
- 2 years 12 months ago
- Investment
Independent Growth Finance (IGF) has provided Nature’s Dream Ltd with an ABL funding facility to support its brand development strategy. The funds, which were raised against assets within the business, provide working capital to expand Natures Dream Ltd’s brand portfolio and develop new sales channels.
Fuse Capital Launches VC Fund Focused on Web3
- 2 years 12 months ago
- Investment
Brazil-based Fuse Capital has started raising Fuse Capital Fund II, whose central thesis will be investing in the next generation of Web 3 startups in Latin America. The initiative comes after successfully investing in blockchain and crypto startups in their first fund, whose thesis had an agnostic approach. The goal is to raise US$ 50 million.
SIP is the Most Preferred Investment Avenue Among Millennials: CASHe Survey
- 2 years 12 months ago
- Investment
CASHe, India’s leading AI-driven financial wellness platform with a mission to make financial inclusion possible for all, today released the ‘The Financially Independent Millennial’ report 2022. According to the survey, more than 43% of the respondents across the country stated they started making financial decisions independently between the ages of 21-25 years.
