Crossmint, an all-in-one blockchain platform for businesses, has secured $23.6m in a funding round led by Ribbit Capital. Other investors include Franklin Templeton, Nyca, First Round, and Lightspeed Faction. The investment follows a year of rapid growth, with Crossmint’s subscription revenue surging by 1,100% in 2024. The company provides businesses with tools to develop blockchain
EquiLend has secured a minority investment from an affiliate of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BNY). This investment underscores BNY’s commitment to EquiLend’s mission and its innovative technological solutions. BNY, along with eight other significant financial institutions, has invested in EquiLend to support the firm’s push for greater innovation and efficiency across the securities
FinScan, an anti-money laundering (AML) compliance solution from Innovative Systems, has enhanced its payment screening solution, FinScan Payments, to accelerate transaction workflows while strengthening financial crime prevention. According to recent research from Datos Insights, 91% of surveyed financial institutions (FIs) are investing significantly in payment modernisation. Despite this, many firms still operate with legacy AML
FutureVault, a provider of AI-powered digital vault solutions, has secured $3m in equity financing, bringing its total funding since inception to $31m. The latest investment round saw participation from founder and executive chairman G. Scott Paterson, CEO Daniel Kenny, and a mix of existing shareholders and select new investors. FutureVault specialises in digital vault solutions
Bourn, a UK-based FinTech startup focused on SME finance, has secured £1.5m in seed funding to support the expansion of its AI-powered Flexible Trade Account (FTA). The funding round was led by Haatch, with participation from fintech investors Love Ventures, Portfolio Ventures, and Aperture, alongside private backers. Founded by Roger Vincent, Nick Tracey, and Paul
SaaScada has been chosen by ARIE Finance to support its international payments service for mid-sized B2B businesses. SaaScada, a cloud-native core banking provider, will enable ARIE Finance to simplify cross-border transactions, particularly in Africa, where the company seeks to become the first B2B firm with a PSP licence in Mauritius. ARIE Finance’s banking platform is designed to offer
Zeta, a next-generation banking technology provider serving financial institutions worldwide, has secured a $50m strategic investment. The latest funding values the company at $2bn, marking a 1.7x increase from its previous $1.15bn pre-money valuation. The funding was contributed by a strategic investor, though their identity has not been disclosed. This follows Zeta’s previous $250m raise
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
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.
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
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
