Backlit Capital Solutions today announced the launch of its full-service legal finance consultancy helping claimants, law firms, lenders and investors navigate the legal finance and contingent risk insurance market. Backlit provides capital access and strategic advisory services to claimants and law firms, as well as targeted deployment strategies, portfolio management guidance, risk mitigation, and asset
Amsterdam-based Finom, a digital banking platform tailored for small and medium-sized businesses, has reportedly raised $105m in growth funding. The capital injection, equivalent to €92.7m, comes from General Catalyst’s Customer Value Fund, according to a report from TechCrunch. In a notable move, the round did not involve any equity exchange, making it an unconventional investment structure. Finom
Flagright, an AI-native AML compliance platform, has announced the successful closure of a $4.3m seed funding round. This financial boost aims to propel the development of Flagright’s solutions and support its international expansion. The funding round was spearheaded by Frontline Ventures and included investments from a group of distinguished angel investors. The company specializes in
Saifr has announced its integration with Adobe that aims to redefine compliant content creation within the financial services industry. As part of the Adobe Experience Cloud as an Adobe Technology Partner, Saifr provides advanced AI compliance solutions that serve as a compliance guardrail for generative AI content, helping users manage their risk and enhance the speed
PIMFA WealthTech, the innovation arm of the Personal Investment Management & Financial Advice Association (PIMFA), has partnered with Morningstar to launch a new AI-focused Tech Sprint, aimed at solving key operational challenges in the wealth management sector. The competition offers FinTech firms the opportunity to present their AI solutions at the Morningstar Investment Conference UK, taking place
Peak3, a global InsurTech company specialising in cloud-based insurance solutions, has raised $35m in a Series A funding round to accelerate its expansion across the UK and European markets. The funding round, which will support Peak3’s ambitious growth plans, was backed by investors keen to drive digital transformation in the insurance sector. The company has
Crossmint, an all-in-one blockchain platform for businesses, has secured $23.6m in a funding round led by Ribbit Capital. Other investors include Franklin Templeton, Nyca, First Round, and Lightspeed Faction. The investment follows a year of rapid growth, with Crossmint’s subscription revenue surging by 1,100% in 2024. The company provides businesses with tools to develop blockchain
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
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
Pioneer Insurance has chosen Sapiens to enhance its digital transformation efforts in the Philippines. The collaboration will see Pioneer leverage Sapiens Insurance Platform to accelerate digital transformation and enhance customer experience. The partnership marks a significant step for Pioneer as it aims to modernise its operations, scale its capabilities, and embrace digitalisation. By implementing Sapiens’
FinScan, an anti-money laundering (AML) compliance solution from Innovative Systems, has enhanced its payment screening solution, FinScan Payments, to accelerate transaction workflows while strengthening financial crime prevention. According to recent research from Datos Insights, 91% of surveyed financial institutions (FIs) are investing significantly in payment modernisation. Despite this, many firms still operate with legacy AML
FutureVault, a provider of AI-powered digital vault solutions, has secured $3m in equity financing, bringing its total funding since inception to $31m. The latest investment round saw participation from founder and executive chairman G. Scott Paterson, CEO Daniel Kenny, and a mix of existing shareholders and select new investors. FutureVault specialises in digital vault solutions
