Airwallex’s latest US$100 million capital raising puts valuation at US$2.6 billion
Airwallex announced that the company’s valuation has increased to US$2.6 billion with a capital raising of US$100 million in a further Series D extension.
Fintech startup Feedzai valued at $1 billion in KKR-led funding round
Fintech group Feedzai said on Wednesday it had raised $200 million in a round led by investment company KKR valuing the startup at more than $1 billion.
BNY Mellon invests in cryptocurrency startup Fireblocks’ $133M Series C funding round
BNY Mellon has invested in cryptocurrency startup Fireblocks, a month after confirming that it was developing an integrated service for digital assets.
Florida fintech firm buys majority stake in Ottawa-based Fusebill
Ottawa-based subscription billing platform Fusebill has landed a major investment from emerging Florida fintech powerhouse Fattmerchant.
Birmingham fintech company Immediate secures $15.5M to fuel its growth
Local financial wellness company Immediate, has secured $15.5 million to fuel its growth – with funding split between growth equity and a working capital facility. Immediate, which is based at Innovation Depot, aims to improve the financial well-being of its users by providing on-demand access to earned wages, working directly with employers to make service available to employees. “We could not be more excited about the impact this funding will allow us to create,” said Matt Pierce, Immediate founder and CEO. “We have proven the value of our solution to both partners and the market at large, and Immediate is now poised to continue accelerating towards our mission to positively […]
Stripe has raised a new round of funding to accelerate momentum in Europe
Stripe, which builds economic infrastructure for the internet, has raised a $600 million (€500 million) funding round at a $95B (€80B) valuation.
Bitcoin surges past $60,000 for first time
Cryptocurrency Bitcoin has risen for the first time above US$60,000 (£43,100 / A$77,000 / €50,000), continuing its record-breaking run.
M1 Finance lands $75 million to double employees
M1 Finance announced it raised another $75 million in funding. The latest cash influx will be used to double employees to nearly 300 by year end.
