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From Atlantic Canada to the US: Atlantic Fintech and Wellesley Hills Financial Partner to Accelerate Fintech Growth
Moncton, New Brunswick, 13 January 2026 – Atlantic Fintech has announced a new strategic partnership with Wellesley Hills Financial to provide customized financial support to one standout company within the Atlantic Fintech Growth Network. The collaboration represents a significant step forward in strengthening the region’s fintech ecosystem, offering tailored financial solutions that could include strategic investment, mergers and acquisitions guidance, or growth financing. The Atlantic Fintech Growth Network was established to drive the development and global competitiveness of fintech innovators across Atlantic Canada into international markets. Through mentorship, funding connections, strategic insights and high-impact partnerships, the program enables participating companies to scale faster and expand
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Arcesium Buys Limina to Connect Portfolio Management With Post-Trade Ops
Arcesium, a JP Morgan-backed investment data management and operations company, has acquired Limina to strengthen its front-to-back investment operations platform for asset managers and
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A Tiered Approach to Federal Reserve Payment Access
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher J. Waller first proposed the concept of a “skinny” master account (also referred to as a “payment account”) last October,
Blockchain
OSL Group Raises $200 Million to Accelerate Stablecoin and Payments Expansion
OSL Group, a Hong Kong-based firm, has raised $200 million to scale its regulated digital asset platform, with a strategic focus on stablecoin infrastructure
E-commerce
GrubMarket Raises $50M Series H
GrubMarket, a San Francisco–based provider of AI-powered eCommerce and supply chain solutions for the global food industry, has raised $50 million in Series H
Embedded Finance
Affirm (AFRM) Partners with Intuit for Exclusive QuickBooks Integration
Affirm has partnered with Intuit, a global financial technology company that creates software and online services, to embed its BNPL offering directly into QuickBooks,
Fintech
UK Insurtech Marshmallow Raises $90M
U.K. fintech and insurtech startup Marshmallow has raised $90 million in debt and equity in a round led by Portage Capital, with participation from BlackRock
IDV / AML / KYB / Biometrics
Cyber Unicorn Semperis Acquires MightyID in $20 Million Identity Security Deal
Semperis, a company specializing in identity-driven cyber resilience and crisis management, is acquiring MightyID, a startup focused on identity resilience for cloud identity providers. Its
Investment - M&A
Rex Software, Cirrus8 and RealTrust Merge to Create Industry Leader
Rex Software has joined forces with Cirrus8 and RealTrust Property Accounting Solutions to create a leading real estate software and solutions provider for residential and
Open Banking
Dallas’ Pay-By-Bank Solution Spire Raises $10M Series B, Appoints New CEO
Pay With Spire, a modern pay-by-bank solution for everyday spend, has raised a $10M Series B led by Continental Investment Partners and appointed veteran payments
Payments
Corpay Sells PayByPhone to Lightyear Capital
Corpay, a company formerly known as Fleetcor and specialising in corporate payments, has agreed to sell its cashless parking platform, PayByPhone, to private equity
PropTech
Cubby Raises $63 Million in Series A
Cubby, an AI-native property management platform for self-storage operators, raised $63 million in a Series A round led by Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs
Saas
Fifteenth Announces $8.25 Million in Seed Funding to Help Tech Professionals Navigate Complex Taxes with Ease and Automation
Fifteenth, a tax solution designed for tech professionals with complex financial situations, has secured $8.25 million in seed funding led by A* and General Catalyst.
Specialty Finance / LendTech
Veritus Raises $10.1M Seed Funding to Power Voice-First AI Agents For Lenders
Veritus, a US fintech start-up, has raised $10.1 million in seed funding to build voice-first AI agents tailored for lenders. Its technology automates borrower
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Fintech Investment Bank Wellesley Hills Financial Expands Capabilities with New Executive Advisors
Announces addition of two recognized fintech and payments leaders to the team NEWTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Wellesley Hills Financial, a global investment bank and strategic advisory
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Arcesium Buys Limina to Connect Portfolio Management With Post-Trade Ops
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Chart Of The Week
A Tiered Approach to Federal Reserve Payment Access
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher J. Waller first proposed the concept of a “skinny” master account (also referred to as a “payment account”) last October, during
Crypto
OSL Group Raises $200 Million to Accelerate Stablecoin and Payments Expansion
OSL Group, a Hong Kong-based firm, has raised $200 million to scale its regulated digital asset platform, with a strategic focus on stablecoin infrastructure and
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Affirm (AFRM) Partners with Intuit for Exclusive QuickBooks Integration
Affirm has partnered with Intuit, a global financial technology company that creates software and online services, to embed its BNPL offering directly into QuickBooks, targeting
E-commerce
GrubMarket Raises $50M Series H
GrubMarket, a San Francisco–based provider of AI-powered eCommerce and supply chain solutions for the global food industry, has raised $50 million in Series H funding
Fintech
UK Insurtech Marshmallow Raises $90M
U.K. fintech and insurtech startup Marshmallow has raised $90 million in debt and equity in a round led by Portage Capital, with participation from
Fraud/Risk Management
Cyber Unicorn Semperis Acquires MightyID in $20 Million Identity Security Deal
Semperis, a company specializing in identity-driven cyber resilience and crisis management, is acquiring MightyID, a startup focused on identity resilience for cloud identity providers. Its
Investments - M&A
Rex Software, Cirrus8 and RealTrust Merge to Create Industry Leader
Rex Software has joined forces with Cirrus8 and RealTrust Property Accounting Solutions to create a leading real estate software and solutions provider for residential
Open Banking
Dallas’ Pay-By-Bank Solution Spire Raises $10M Series B, Appoints New CEO
Pay With Spire, a modern pay-by-bank solution for everyday spend, has raised a $10M Series B led by Continental Investment Partners and appointed veteran payments
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Corpay Sells PayByPhone to Lightyear Capital
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Cubby, an AI-native property management platform for self-storage operators, raised $63 million in a Series A round led by Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives.
Saas
Fifteenth Announces $8.25 Million in Seed Funding to Help Tech Professionals Navigate Complex Taxes with Ease and Automation
Fifteenth, a tax solution designed for tech professionals with complex financial situations, has secured $8.25 million in seed funding led by A* and General Catalyst.
Specialty Finance / LendTech
Veritus Raises $10.1M Seed Funding to Power Voice-First AI Agents For Lenders
Veritus, a US fintech start-up, has raised $10.1 million in seed funding to build voice-first AI agents tailored for lenders. Its technology automates borrower engagement,