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Semgrep bags $100m in Series D to elevate AI-driven code security


Semgrep, an application security platform, has successfully secured a substantial $100m in its Series D funding round. The round was spearheaded by Menlo Ventures, with significant contributions from existing stakeholders including Felicis Ventures, Harpoon Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, and Sequoia Capital. This latest injection of capital brings the total funds raised by the

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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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Alta Signa expands insurance capacity with Westfield Specialty International partnership


Alta Signa has added Westfield Specialty International to its insurance capacity panel, enhancing its ability to underwrite Directors & Officers (D&O) and Financial Institutions (FI) risks across the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland. This partnership introduces an additional €10m capacity, split equally between D&O and FI lines, bolstering Alta Signa’s existing Lloyd’s-backed panel. The

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Sokin lands $15m from BlackRock to fuel global expansion


UK-based payments firm Sokin, which provides international payment solutions for businesses, has secured $15m in debt funding from funds and accounts managed by BlackRock. This investment follows a $31m strategic investment from Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital. Sokin has experienced substantial growth in recent months, including a 51% increase in new account openings since the Morgan

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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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Allra FinTech raises $9.1m Series B to expand early payment services


Korean FinTech company Allra FinTech, which operates the early payment service “Allra,” has raised $9.1m in its Series B funding round. The investment was led by KB Kookmin Card, which contributed $6.8m, making it Allra FinTech’s second-largest shareholder, according to a report from WowTale. Singapore-based Altara Ventures and Vietnam-based Do Ventures jointly invested $2.3m in

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Clean energy FinTech CapeZero secures $2.6m to transform project financing


CapeZero, a software platform aimed at simplifying financial workflows for clean energy developers, has secured $2.6m in a seed funding round. The investment was led by Powerhouse Ventures, with participation from Climactic, Avesta Fund, Virta Ventures, and Stepchange. The funding will enable CapeZero to accelerate the development and expansion of its platform, which aims to

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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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Validis secures investment from Citi and Barclays to transform business lending


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

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AIsa launches revolutionary payment network for the AI economy


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