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ChannelMeter, a San Francisco-based startup that aims to offer banking services to content creators, snagged $4m in seed funding led by Artis Ventures. Go to article→
KlariVis, a Roanoke, Virginia-based designer of decision-making software used by banks and credit unions, raised $2.5m in an oversubscribed seed round primarily from prominent angel investors in the Roanoke area. Go to article→
Worky, an HR software and payroll platform for small- and medium-sized businesses in Mexico, secured a $3m seed round led by QED Investors with participation from existing investor LEAP Global Partners.Go to article→
Point, a San Francisco based startup that plans a public rollout of its consumer banking and debit card rewards app this month, snagged $10.5m in Series A funding led by Valar Ventures with participation from Y Combinator, Kindred Ventures, Finventure Studio and angels.Go to article→
Koala, a Paris-based travel insurance startup that reimburses customers immediately when their travel plans are interrupted, scored €1.6m in seed funding led by Insurtech Gateway with participation from Playfair Capital and TechStar Ventures.Go to article→
Just Auto, the Los-Angeles based insurtech startup that combines telematics with pay-per mile pricing, allowing customers to buy policies in 30 day increments, raised $5.7 million in seed funding led by ManchesterStory, with participation from CEO Robert Smithson, Crosscut Ventures, Plug & Play.Go to article→
B2C2, a London-based institutional cryptocurrency trading platform, has sold a $30m minority stake to Japan-based SBI Holdings. B2C2 will become SBI’s main liquidity provider as SBI expands its crypto offering to millions of existing customers, according to a press release. Go to article→
Layr, an Atlanta-based insurtech startup that uses AI and machine learning to help small businesses customize commercial insurance bundles, has raised a $5m Series Seed round led by Sandbox Insurtech Ventures with participation from new investors Flyover Capital and Maschmeyer Group Ventures, and from existing investor, Lloyd's of London.Go to article→
Curv, the New York-based digital asset security infrastructure startup, snagged $23m in Series A funding with investment from CommerzVentures, Coinbase Ventures, Digital Currency Group, Team8 and Digital Garage Lab Fund.Go to article→
InformAI, a Houston-based startup using AI to improve medical diagnoses, raised $1.8m in seed funding led by DEFTA PartnersGo to article→
Willa, a Venice, California, and Stockholm, Sweden-based fintech company that helps freelancers request and receive payment, bagged $3m in seed funding led by EQT Ventures with participation from Nordic Makers as well as additional founders and angels.Go to article→
solarisBank, a Berlin-based provider of an API platform used by banks and fintechs, raised a $67.5m Series C round led by HV Holtzbrinck Ventures at a $360m valuation, TechCrunch reported.Go to article→
Mynd Property Management, an Oakland, California-based tech-focused property management startup, snared $41.5m in Series C financing led by Wells Fargo with participation from Canaan Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Jackson Square Ventures.Go to article→
Wallets Africa, a Nigerian digital payments platform, raised an undisclosed sum in a funding round that included Mozilla, 9Yards Capital, Samurai Incubate, and Michael Seibel, who joined prior backers Maria Alegre (CEO of Chartboost), Microtraction, Venture Souq and Brad Flora.Go to article→
Zeller, an Australia-based startup that aims to provide greater banking opportunities to underserved SMEs and which was founded by two former Square execs, snagged $6.3m in seed funding led by Square Peg Capital with participation from Apex Capital.Go to article→
DigniFi, a Seattle-based auto repairs and services financing platform, has raised $14m in Series A funding from Austin-based BuildGroup, the permanent capital company started by Lanham Napier, formerly of RackSpace, and Exor Seeds, the venture arm of Exor N.V., the holding company of the Agnelli family (controlling shareholder of Fiat Chrysler, Ferrari, CNHI, PartnerRe, and Juventus). The company has also signed an agreement with Neuberger Berman Private Equity to purchase up to $275m of assets.Go to article→
Aclaimant, a Chicago-based startup that has developed a workflow software platform designed to improve workplace safety, raised a $10m Series A round, led by the Mercury Fund.Go to article→
Sundae the San Francisco-based startup that is creating a marketplace that connects buyers and sellers of distressed properties, scored $16.55 million in Series A funding led by QED, with participation from Founders Fund, Susa Ventures and individuals. Go to article→
AgencyKPI, an Austin-based developer of a business intelligence platform for the insurance industry closed a $5m Series A round led by EMC Insurance Companies of Des Moines, Iowa. Keystone Insurers Group of Northumberland, Pennsylvania, and Austin-based Combined Agents of America also invested in the company. Go to article→
optimize.health, the Seattle-based digital healthcare platform that powers provider reimbursements for remote patient care, raised a $3.5m seed extension round led by Bonfire Ventures. Go to article→
Capital, a NYC-based startup providing a capital-as-a-service platform for businesses to pursue between $5-$50m in funding in a few simple steps, has raised $9m in “Seed 2” funding led by AME Cloud Ventures with participation from Future Ventures, Greycroft, Wavemaker Partners, Partech, and angels. Go to article→
Hi Marley, a Boston, MA-based communication platform for the insurance industry, closed an $8m Series A1 round led by True Ventures and Underscore VC, with participation from Bain Capital Ventures and Greenspring Associates.Go to article→
Novatti, the ASX-listed digital banking and payments firm, raised $10.2m in a placement supported by institutional investors and existing shareholders.Go to article→
Akoni, a London-based cash management fintech, received an investment of undisclosed size from HearstLab UK.Go to article→
Insurello, a Stockholm-based company assisting consumers manage personal accident insurance compensation, raised €7.1m with Inventure at the helm, Schibsted as co-lead, and joined by Luminar Ventures.Go to article→
Telegram agreed to return $1.2bn to investors and pay the SEC a fine of $18.5m to settle a complaint that alleged it failed to register the offering of “Grams” in violation of securities regulations. Go to article→
WEX, a listed Portland, Maine-based financial technology service provider, is to receive a capital infusion of $400m from Warburg Pincus.Go to article→
Personal Capital, the Redwood Shores, California-based digital wealth management firm, is to be acquired for up to $1bn by Greenwood Village, Colorado-based retirement services provider Empower Retirement.Go to article→
Orion Advisor Solutions, an Omaha, Nebraska-based provider of a tech-driven fiduciary framework for financial advisors, and Brinker Capital, a Berwyn, Pennsylvania-based investment manager focused on advisors at insurance broker-dealers and independent broker-dealers, are to merge and gain the backing of Genstar Capital. TA Associates, which has backed Orion since 2015, will also invest.Go to article→
Oscar, a New York-based direct-to-consumer health insurance company, raked in $225m in a funding round that included prior backers Alphabet, General Catalyst, Khosla Ventures, Lakestar, Thrive Capital, and others, with support from debut investors Baillie Gifford and Coatue.Go to article→
Ubble, a French identity verification company using video and AI, completed its seed round with new investment from Partech and Breega, bringing its total capital raised to date to €10m.Go to article→
Humi, the Toronto, Ontario-based HR, payroll, and benefits platform for SMEs, secured CAD 15m of equity and debt in a raise led by Tribe Capital.Go to article→
Calibrate, a New York-based telemedicine company focused on weight loss, drew a seed financing round of $5.1m led by Forerunner Ventures, according to a report by New York Business Journal that cited company CEO Isabelle Kenyon.Go to article→
CubeLogic, a London-based enterprise risk management technology provider focused on the energy, commodities and financial markets, received a significant minority investment from Growth Capital Partners (GCP) for an undisclosed sum.Go to article→
Humi, the Toronto, Ontario-based HR, payroll, and benefits platform for SMEs, secured CAD 15m of equity and debt in a raise led by Tribe Capital.Go to article→
ePesos, a Monterrey, Mexico-based company offering payroll loans to employees, raised $21m in debt financing from Axial Capital.Go to article→
AirVet, a Los Angeles-based telehealth veterinary startup, snagged $14m in Series A funding led by Canvas Ventures.Go to article→
Picture Wealth, an Australian technology business focused on improving financial know-how, closed a late-seed financing round of $12m in equity and debt. The company also acquired NEO Financial Solutions, a financial services licensee, for an undisclosed sum.Go to article→
Capital Markets Gateway, a New York-based equity capital markets (ECM) fintech firm that connects investors and underwriters through its platform, received a strategic investment of $25m from several financial firms including Barclays, Citi, Fidelity Investments, Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, and Morgan Stanley as well as existing investors including Canaccord Genuity, Franklin Templeton, StageDotO, and Shea Ventures.Go to article→
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