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
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
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
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
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
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
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
This marks a significant milestone as Bloom becomes the first app in Canada to integrate artificial intelligence to provide users with a holistic view of their financial landscape. Designed for everyday Canadians, the app simplifies banking, spending, and budgeting by offering real-time financial insights at users’ fingertips. Bloom’s core feature is Oscar AI, an intelligent
SC Ventures, Standard Chartered’s innovation arm, has today launched a digital platform to assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the Asia Pacific region. The new venture, called Labamu, offers digital invoicing and billing services alongside integrated banking features. It launches first in Indonesia, but expansion is planned across APAC, tapping into the region’s $2.5
The round was spearheaded by Teachers’ Venture Growth (TVG), a division of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan specializing in late-stage and growth investments. Alongside TVG, significant contributions came from Vanderbilt University Endowment and the University of Illinois Foundation, with continued support from previous investors. Bilt Rewards operates as a pioneering loyalty platform that significantly impacts
This strategic investment was co-led by Savant Growth LLC and VantagePoint Capital Partners, with additional backing from Savant’s limited partners, including Coller Capital, Hollyport Capital, Manulife Investment Management, and Achmea. The debt financing was led by Vector Capital through its new direct credit strategy, Vector Velocity. Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc. acted as financial advisor
