Brazilian Fintech Stark Bank Raises $45 M Round
STARK BANK, an open banking platform that helps companies of any size scale their operations, received a $45 million investment led by Ribbit Capital, Bezos
April 17, 2022
Payments Notes – A Changing Market
Having this past week attended the first in-person, national payments technology conference – TRANSACT 2022 – since before the pandemic, I came away with the
April 17, 2022
UK CMA Outlines Next Steps for Open Banking Mission
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) recently issued a statement outlining new pursuits and recommendations for the open banking sector. Notably, the CMA intends
March 28, 2022
Ola to Acquire Fintech Avail Finance
Ola, traditionally a ride-hailing company, recently signed an acquisition agreement with Avail Finance. Ola initially transitioned into financial services with Ola Financial Services, a lending
March 28, 2022
Block (Square) Stock Reverses Up As Earnings Top Estimates Amid Afterpay Acquisition
Financial services company, Block, the parent company of Square and Cash App, reported Q4 2021 earnings on Thursday (Feb. 24). Prior to the earnings release,
February 28, 2022
Brick Closes $8.5M Seed to Enable Open Finance Across Southeast Asia
Brick, a fintech company with the goal of simplifying the process of applying for a loan and verifying customer identity through API’s, recently raised $8.5M.
February 14, 2022
Canadian Fintech Koho Lands $165m Series D Funding
Koho, a Canadian fintech offering a zero-fee savings account, recently raised $165M in a Series D funding round led by Eldridge. Additional participation in the
February 7, 2022
Crypto Platform Rain Rakes in $100m in Series B Funding
Rain, a cryptocurrency platform, recently raised $100M in a Series B funding round led by Paradigm and Kleiner Perkins. Additional participation in the round came
February 5, 2022
Walmart Fintech Hazel to Buy Two Companies, Rebrand as ONE
Walmart’s Hazel is set to acquire fintech platforms Even and ONE for an undisclosed sum. The combined business will begin operating under the name ONE
January 31, 2022