WeeFin, the innovative FinTech company, announced today that it has secured a new funding round of €25 million. This financial injection comes 15 months after WeeFin’s Series A and is led by BlackFin Capital Partners, a prominent European FinTech fund. The round also saw participation from existing investors IRIS, Asterion Ventures, and Ring Capital. WeeFin,
Flagright, an AI-native AML compliance platform, has announced the successful closure of a $4.3m seed funding round. This financial boost aims to propel the development of Flagright’s solutions and support its international expansion. The funding round was spearheaded by Frontline Ventures and included investments from a group of distinguished angel investors. The company specializes in
Vanquis and FinScan, a leading provider of AML compliance solutions from Innovative Systems, have entered into a partnership. Vanquis Banking Group is known for its dedicated approach to responsible lending within the financial industry, whereas FinScan specializes in advanced AML compliance technologies that aid in enhancing operational efficiencies and customer transparency. The driving force behind this collaboration
Saifr has announced its integration with Adobe that aims to redefine compliant content creation within the financial services industry. As part of the Adobe Experience Cloud as an Adobe Technology Partner, Saifr provides advanced AI compliance solutions that serve as a compliance guardrail for generative AI content, helping users manage their risk and enhance the speed
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
