Duranta, the AI-driven software platform designed specifically for landscaping and green-industry professionals, has introduced a new feature that allows secure payment links—supporting credit cards, debit cards, and other popular methods—to be embedded directly into customer invoices. This enhancement enables landscapers to get paid faster, improve cash flow, and reduce one of the most persistent pain
Soraban, the Intelligent Admin Copilot designed specifically for accounting firms, has announced the completion of its Series A funding round, led by Altos Ventures. In an industry grappling not only with a shortage of skilled professionals but also with an overwhelming volume of unbillable tasks, Soraban offers a targeted solution. While most automation tools address
XFOLIO, a French and Lebanese-based FinTech company redefining institutional wealth management, has successfully closed a $2m seed funding round. The investment was fully provided by Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP), and will enable XFOLIO to accelerate its product development, expand into new markets across MENA and Europe, and form strategic partnerships. Founded in 2024 by
Saphyre, the leading fintech platform for pre-trade and post-trade intelligent automation, today announced the launch of its AI Agent for Onboarding, a game-changing capability that allows brokers and clients to initiate full fund onboarding simply by sending an email. With no portals, forms, or extra tools required, the AI Agent for Onboarding enables firms to meet their
Nomupay has secured $40m in funding alongside entering a strategic partnership with Japan-based SB Payment Service Corp (SBPS). According to Tech EU, the latest funding round, which values Nomupay at $290m, includes an investment from SBPS. The capital injection marks a milestone in the company’s efforts to accelerate cross-border payment capabilities between Asia and the rest
LenderLink, a pioneering FinTech based in the Philippines focused on improving credit data infrastructure, has successfully closed its first external funding round. The company secured $1.25m in an oversubscribed pre-seed round, with investments from Kaya Founders, Iterative, Founders Launchpad, and local business angels including Manila Business Angels. LenderLink is developing the first high-tech, real-time credit
Munich Re, a global reinsurance leader, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire NEXT Insurance, a digital-first small business insurer, in a deal worth $2.6bn. Following the acquisition, NEXT Insurance will become part of ERGO Group, Munich Re’s primary insurance subsidiary. The acquisition aims to strengthen ERGO’s presence in the US small business insurance market, leveraging
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
SparkReceipt, a pre-accounting software provider based in Finland, has secured investment from Trind Ventures. The funding round, which remains undisclosed, also received support from the European Union under the InvestEU Fund and Business Finland. The company provides AI-powered pre-accounting software designed to simplify bookkeeping for micro-businesses, with operations spanning nearly 100 countries. The platform automates
Taktile, a decision automation platform that is redefining risk management strategies in financial services, has secured $54m in a Series B raise. The funding was spearheaded by Balderton Capital and saw contributions from existing stakeholders including Index Ventures, Tiger Global, Y Combinator, Prosus Ventures, and Visionaries Club, as well as notable investment from Larry Summers,
Unique AI, a vertical AI company, announced that it has successfully closed a $30m Series A funding round. Since its inception in 2021, the company has now amassed a total of $53m in investment. The latest funding round was spearheaded by CommerzVentures and DN Capital, with continued backing from early seed investors, including VI Partners
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
