Curve, a digital wallet provider known for its innovative approach to payment management, has raised £37m in a funding round led by Hanaco Ventures. Existing investors, including Fuel Ventures, IDC, Outward VC, and Lord Stanley Fink, also participated in the round. The fresh capital injection is set to support Curve’s strategic growth, with a strong
Quantexa, a global provider of AI-driven decision intelligence solutions, has successfully closed a $175m Series F funding round. The funding round was led by Teachers’ Venture Growth (TVG), part of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, with ongoing support from existing investors such as British Patient Capital. Other backers in Quantexa include Warburg Pincus, Dawn Capital,
SatoshiPay, a blockchain payments firm, has successfully closed an €850k fundraising round to accelerate the expansion of its payment solution, Vortex. Built on the Pendulum network, Vortex aims to streamline global transactions by bridging stablecoins with local fiat currencies. The round saw participation from several notable investors, including CoinShares chairman Danny Masters, SatoshiPay co-founder Meinhard
Momnt, a leading FinTech company specialising in real-time lending and payment solutions, has announced a partnership with Your Virtual Adjuster, an innovative claims management platform designed for roofers. The collaboration aims to provide roofing contractors with a seamless solution for handling insurance claims while offering flexible financing options to homeowners, according to FF News. The
SaaScada has been chosen by ARIE Finance to support its international payments service for mid-sized B2B businesses. SaaScada, a cloud-native core banking provider, will enable ARIE Finance to simplify cross-border transactions, particularly in Africa, where the company seeks to become the first B2B firm with a PSP licence in Mauritius. ARIE Finance’s banking platform is designed to offer
Hitachi Payment Services, an end-to-end payments and commerce solutions provider, has made a strategic minority investment in Spydra Technologies, a specialist in enterprise blockchain solutions. The funding is being channelled through the Hitachi Payments Accelerator (HPX) Program, an initiative designed to support FinTech startups through investment and partnerships. By backing Spydra Technologies, Hitachi Payment Services aims
Swedish BNPL giant Klarna has struck a new deal with JPMorgan Payments to see its flexible financing solutions integrated into JPMorgan Payments’ merchant services. The partnership aims to broaden the accessibility of Klarna’s payment options, including its interest-free BNPL solution, according to Finextra. This move is expected to provide merchants with a wider array of payment
Moneyhub, a leading data, intelligence, and payments company specialising in Open Banking, Open Finance, and Open Data solutions, has partnered with Money Squirrel, an emerging FinTech focused on financial management for small businesses. The collaboration aims to power Money Squirrel’s recently launched app, designed to help SMEs automate savings and manage VAT payments efficiently. The
UK-based payments firm Sokin, which provides international payment solutions for businesses, has secured $15m in debt funding from funds and accounts managed by BlackRock. This investment follows a $31m strategic investment from Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital. Sokin has experienced substantial growth in recent months, including a 51% increase in new account openings since the Morgan
Brex, a leading corporate card and spend management platform, has closed a $235m revolving credit facility to bolster its product growth and scale its card solutions. The two-year credit facility was led by Citi as the senior lender, with TPG Angelo Gordon participating as a supporting lender. This latest funding initiative is expected to further
AIsa, a cutting-edge FinTech company specialising in AI-focused payment infrastructure, has announced the launch of its revolutionary payment network tailored to meet the specific needs of the AI economy. The launch addresses the growing demand for payment systems capable of handling the unique requirements of AI agents, according to FF News. Traditional payment systems, originally
PXP, a leading omnichannel global payment platform and innovative industry disruptor, is announcing the launch of its industry-redefining technology platform, PXP Unity. Marking a shift in payments, PXP offers a single integration into a commerce ecosystem that makes business simpler, better and more connected. It promises to transform and empower merchants with next generation POS
