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Bilt Rewards clinches $150m in fresh funding to enhance loyalty programs


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

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Wisedocs bags $4.5m from CIBC to streamline insurance claim reviews with AI


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

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IntelePeer bags $140m to advance AI automation in customer service


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

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Exploit intelligence firm VulnCheck announces $7.95m seed investment


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

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Next-gen core banking leader Tuum bags €25m in Series B investment


The round witnessed leadership from CommerzVentures, accompanied by contributions from Speedinvest and several returning investors. The company, renowned for its groundbreaking approach to banking technology, has been on a rapid growth trajectory since its first client partnership in February 2019. Tuum stands at the forefront of digital transformation in the banking sector, offering flexible, cost-effective

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ESG FinTech Watershed raises $100m, hitting $1.8bn valuation


The Series C round brings Watershed’s valuation to $1.8bn. This significant injection of capital comes courtesy of lead investor Greenoaks, with notable contributions from Kleiner Perkins, Sequoia, and several other existing stakeholders. At its core, Watershed’s mission is to hasten the progression of the climate economy. The firm operates with a heightened sense of urgency

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Canapi Ventures raises $750m fintech fund


Founded by former Comptroller of the Currency Gene Ludwig and Live Oak Bancshares CEO Chip Mahan, Canapi launched with its first fund in 2020, securing backing from more than 30 banks and strategic investors for a $545 million fund. The fund made 20 investments across areas such as fraud and identity, financial infrastructure, lending and

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PayGround Announces $19.7M Oversubscribed Series A Funding Round


PayGround, a healthcare fintech payments platform, today announced closing a $19.7M oversubscribed Series A financing led by SixThirty with participation from Rally Ventures, IA Capital Group, FCA Venture Partners and Plug and Play Ventures. The funding will bolster the company’s rapid expansion into hospitals and health systems, building on its success in the ambulatory market,

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NCR expands ATM network to Portugal


Business technology provider NCR has expanded its Cashzone-branded ATM network in Portugal. To date, more than 100 Cashzone-branded ATMs have been installed in Portugal, giving consumers, including those visiting the country, easier access to cash. NCR is one of the largest independent ATM operators in the world and their Cashzone brand is present in the

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888 selects Nuvei to boost its payment experience in the US


Nuvei Corporation, a Canadian FinTech company, has been selected by 888, the global operator of iGaming, to build local card and payment method acquisition capabilities. 888 leverages Nuvei’s technology platform, broad accessibility, instant interbank payments and in-depth knowledge of the curated iGaming market to maximize payment acceptance and maximize payments. Optimize risk management. In addition

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How does the younger generation choose a financial service provider?


Younger generations are demanding accessible digital banking services from their providers. They turn to neobanks and fintech unicorns like Robinhood to do their banking, payments, and investments. Neobanks, the bank in which all their services are online and accessible digitally, and the fintech unicorn, the startup that has reached a valuation of $1 billion, are