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
Yapily one of Europe’s leading open banking infrastructure platforms – has been selected by Adyen, the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses, to strengthen its Open Banking offering. Adyen will use Yapily’s leading data features to streamline onboarding and strengthen account verification, giving even more merchants across Europe a faster, more seamless,
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
Validis, a leader in financial data collection and standardisation, has received strategic investments from Citi and Barclays. The funding aims to enhance Validis’ platform, which focuses on automating and standardising data processes across business lending, including corporate, commercial, and working capital finance. Validis provides technology that automates financial monitoring and delivers underwriting-ready data quickly. This
AIsa, a cutting-edge FinTech company specialising in AI-focused payment infrastructure, has announced the launch of its revolutionary payment network tailored to meet the specific needs of the AI economy. The launch addresses the growing demand for payment systems capable of handling the unique requirements of AI agents, according to FF News. Traditional payment systems, originally
PXP, a leading omnichannel global payment platform and innovative industry disruptor, is announcing the launch of its industry-redefining technology platform, PXP Unity. Marking a shift in payments, PXP offers a single integration into a commerce ecosystem that makes business simpler, better and more connected. It promises to transform and empower merchants with next generation POS
