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
Checkbook, a trailblazer in digital payments, is thrilled to announce its acquisition of sureti, a cutting-edge digital payment solution dedicated to transforming the distribution of insurance claim proceeds. This strategic acquisition positions Checkbook at the forefront of the insurtech revolution, delivering faster, smarter, and more secure payment solutions for insurance companies and their customers. By
Lower, a leading digital mortgage lender, has announced its acquisition of Neat Labs, renowned for its end-to-end mortgage origination software. Lower will integrate Neat Labs’ proprietary software into LowerOS, a comprehensive, cloud-based mortgage platform designed to enhance the borrower experience and streamline loan production costs. Founded in 2015, Neat Labs has been pivotal in optimising
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
Wisedocs, an innovative leader in the InsurTech sector, recently received a significant financial boost. CIBC Innovation Banking has extended $4.5m CAD in growth capital financing. This move is designed to support Wisedocs in broadening its client base and enhancing its product offerings. The company, renowned for its artificial intelligence (AI) software platform, offers streamlined solutions
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
The program, known as the SentinelOne Risk Assurance Initiative, aims to offer insurers the SentinelOne Singularity™ Platform at preferred rates, enabling them to stop attacks before they occur and reduce both financial losses and insurance premiums. The move has been driven by the growing need for insurers to provide robust cybersecurity solutions to their clients.
Napier AI is set to enhance Finance in Motion’s operations by integrating its Client Screening solution and Client Risk Assessment module within the Napier AI Continuum platform. This initiative is aimed at bolstering Finance in Motion’s growth and enabling the firm to focus on generating positive change in emerging markets through impact investments. The Napier
This recent financial infusion includes $4.75m in new capital primarily contributed by Sorenson Capital, a noteworthy participant in this funding round. The company, which specialises in providing next-generation exploit intelligence solutions, has raised $7.95m to further its mission. The investment was led by Sorenson Capital, marking a significant milestone in VulnCheck’s financial journey. VulnCheck offers
The investment was spearheaded by Information Venture Partners, a prominent early-stage B2B FinTech investment firm. They were joined by Thomson Reuters Ventures and ManchesterStory, marking a significant vote of confidence in Wisedocs’ future. At its core, Wisedocs specialises in the development and provision of machine learning software-as-a-service (SaaS) aimed at medical record review, indexing, and
Utilising Insurity’s analytics solutions grants carriers an enhanced level of reliable insights into their portfolios, facilitating heightened segmentation and improved loss ratios. The flagship offering of the solution, known as Insurity Predict, harnesses the power of AI to elevate predictive analytics and modelling capabilities, delivering a substantial enhancement in loss ratios and instilling credibility in
Victory Park Capital Advisors, an established credit manager and global alternative investment firm, has closed a refinancing agreement for a $225m debt facility with Zip, a renowned player in the digital retail finance and payments industries. This strategic financial collaboration is set to bolster Zip’s US receivables, marking a crucial step in the expansion of
