Gomboc AI, a cybersecurity startup focused on cloud security remediations, has raised $13m in seed funding to accelerate its efforts in automating security fixes. The round included an $8m investment led by Ballistic Ventures, with continued backing from Glilot Capital Partners and Hetz Ventures, which had co-led the company’s initial $5m seed funding. The company
SafelyYou has secured $43m in a Series C funding round led by Touring Capital, bringing the firm’s total capital raised to over $100m. With this tranche, SafelyYou plans to expand its technology offerings to address growing challenges in senior care, including increasing resident acuity, staffing shortages, and care accuracy, according to the Coverager. The company
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
Clarity AI has announced the launch of a new solution targeted at fund managers, portfolio managers, and ESG analysts. According to Finextra, this innovative tool is designed to simplify the complex landscape of sustainable investment fund regulations and labels in Europe, which are increasingly shaped by stringent regulatory demands and the need to combat greenwashing.
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.
Pipe, a FinTech company specialising in embedded financial solutions for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), has announced a major expansion of its Pipe Partner Portal, introducing new developer tools aimed at simplifying integration. The enhancements are designed to make it easier for developers to embed Pipe’s capital services within payment and software platforms. Unlike traditional
Highnote has recently announced the closure of a $90m Series B coupled with the launch of its new merchant acquiring solution. The financing was spearheaded by Adams Street Partners and saw contributions from existing backers such as Oak HC/FT, Costanoa, WestCap, and Pinegrove Venture Partners. The company, known for its innovative financial technology solutions, operates
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 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
Ongoing economic uncertainty and inflated valuations are having a dramatic impact on the fintech funding cycle. Last year’s numbers paint a bleak picture – according to CB Insights, fintech companies raised $20.4 billion in Q2 2022, almost half the amount raised in the quarter. 2 years in 2021. With fintech valuations and start-up capital plummeting
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
