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Simplifai launches Agentic AI to transform insurance automation


Simplifai, a leader in AI-driven automation, has launched Agentic AI designed to optimise critical processes such as claims handling, underwriting, and customer service. The Norwegian firm has debuted the solution in response to the industry’s increasing demands. Insurers are facing growing customer expectations, rising cost pressures, and complex regulatory requirements. To help navigate these challenges,

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Clarity AI launches new sustainability tool for European fund managers


Clarity AI has announced the launch of a new solution targeted at fund managers, portfolio managers, and ESG analysts. According to Finextra, this innovative tool is designed to simplify the complex landscape of sustainable investment fund regulations and labels in Europe, which are increasingly shaped by stringent regulatory demands and the need to combat greenwashing.

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Cashfree Payments secures $53m in strategic funding


According to IBS Intelligence, this financial boost was spearheaded by KRAFTON, a Korean digital entertainment leader, alongside continued backing from existing investor Apis Growth Fund II, a private equity fund managed by Apis Partners Group (UK) Limited (Apis Partners). The newly acquired funds are set to enhance Cashfree’s payment solutions and expand its market presence.

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FinTech firm Pipe expands developer tools to enhance embedded capital integration


Pipe, a FinTech company specialising in embedded financial solutions for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), has announced a major expansion of its Pipe Partner Portal, introducing new developer tools aimed at simplifying integration. The enhancements are designed to make it easier for developers to embed Pipe’s capital services within payment and software platforms. Unlike traditional

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Swan raises €42m to accelerate embedded banking adoption across Europe


Swan, a company specialising in embedded banking, has raised €42m in a Series B funding round. The funding will support Swan’s mission to make embedded banking the standard across Europe. The company believes the industry is undergoing a major transformation, where financial services are becoming a key part of everyday business tools rather than standalone

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InsurTech firm The Helper Bees lands $35m to enhance at-home care solutions


The Helper Bees, an InsurTech company focused on enabling older adults to live independently at home, has secured $35m in Series C funding. The investment round was led by Centana Growth Partners, with participation from existing investors including Silverton Partners, Impact Engine, Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures, and Alumni Ventures. The company provides a platform that

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SoftBank to invest $500M in robotics startup SkildAI


SoftBank is negotiating a $500 million investment in Skild AI, a software company building a foundational model for robotics at a $4 billion valuation, Bloomberg and Financial Times reported. The two-year-old company raised its previous funding round of $300 million at a $1.5 billion valuation last July from investors including Jeff Bezos, Lightspeed Venture Partners,

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Qantev and InsureMO announce partnership to revolutionise global insurance services


Qantev, a leading AI claims platform, has partnered with InsureMO to enhance the efficiency of global insurance services. The collaboration integrates Qantev’s AI-driven solutions with InsureMO’s platform to optimise data transfer and streamline operations across the insurance ecosystem. This move is aimed at optimising the insurance process by enhancing the seamless transfer of data and

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Highnote clinches $90m in Series B to revolutionise U.S. merchant acquiring


Highnote has recently announced the closure of a $90m Series B coupled with the launch of its new merchant acquiring solution. The financing was spearheaded by Adams Street Partners and saw contributions from existing backers such as Oak HC/FT, Costanoa, WestCap, and Pinegrove Venture Partners. The company, known for its innovative financial technology solutions, operates

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Spikerz raises $7m to enhance AI-powered social media security solutions


Spikerz, a cybersecurity company focused on protecting businesses and individuals from social media threats, has raised $7m in funding. The investment round was led by Disruptive AI, with contributions from Horizon Capital, Wix Ventures, Storytime Capital, and BDMI, according to a report from New York Tech. The company provides an AI-driven security platform designed to

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VeriPark Partners with Leading Canadian Financial Institutions Coalition to Redefine Digital Banking


VeriPark, a global leader in omnichannel customer experience solutions for financial services, has partnered with a coalition of leading Canadian credit unions and financial institutions, including First West Credit Union, Prospera Credit Union, DUCA Credit Union, and Coastal Community Credit Union, Together, the coalition aims to drive innovation, enhance member experiences, and empower institutions in