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Philippine FinTech LenderLink lands $1.25m to revolutionise real-time credit data


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


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Munich Re acquires NEXT Insurance for $2.6bn to expand InsurTech footprint


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


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EquiLend boosts securities finance technology with BNY investment


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


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FinTech startup SparkReceipt secures investment from Trind Ventures for global expansion


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


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Taktile’s innovative AI decision platform garners $54m from top investors


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,


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Bourn raises £1.5m seed funding to revolutionise SME cash flow management


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


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Gomboc AI raises $13m to revolutionise cloud security with deterministic AI


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


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SafelyYou raises $43m to expand AI-driven solutions for senior living


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


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Zeta raises $50m as valuation surges to $2bn in strategic funding


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


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Semgrep bags $100m in Series D to elevate AI-driven code security


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


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Clarity AI launches new sustainability tool for European fund managers


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.