Financial Services Companies and Fintechs Raise Funding to Serve Niche Segments in Developing Markets Through Social Impact Initiatives
From farmers in Africa to blue-collar workers in Indonesia, niche-focused FinTechs in developing markets are attracting investors with socially driven business models.
PSPs, Fintech Firms Forge Strategic Partnerships as EU Instant Payment Regulation Takes Shape
The new regulation could make real-time payments more attractive for B2B business models and treasury payments in Europe.
SME-Focused Finom Raises €115M in Series C to Expand Across Europe
Amsterdam challenger bank accelerates SME growth with fresh funding, strategic hiring and planned acquisitions.
NYK Line Acquires German Seafarer Payment Platform Kadmos
The Japanese shipping major aims to integrate Berlin-based Kadmos into its Philippine-born MarCoPay service, targeting global maritime payroll expansion.
Grifin Raises $11 Million in Series A to Develop AI Chatbot, Add Family Features for Retail Users
The Tampa-based investing app has raised $22 million to date as it broadens its user-focused, automated investing model tied to everyday spending.
Venmo Expands Retail and Debit Card Capabilities in Bid to Broaden Fintech Footprint
The PayPal-owned app rolls out tap-to-pay, cashback perks, and international fee waivers as it eyes broader adoption beyond peer payments.
Bolttech Raises $147 Million to Expand Global Embedded Insurance Services
Singapore-based startup secures $2.1 billion valuation as it deepens insurer-distributor integrations and eyes growth in Asia, Africa and North America.
DailyPay to Offer Earned Wage Access to Small Businesses Nationwide
Recent research from the U.S. Small Business Administration shows small businesses employ 61.7 million Americans, totaling 46.4% of private sector employees.
Adro Attracts $1.5M to Revolutionize Financial Access for International Students and Workers in the U.S.
We’re giving students the financial tools they need to get settled in, and making it accessible the moment they get off the plane.