Investment

To invest is to allocate money in the expectation of some benefit in the future. In finance, the benefit from an investment is called a return.

(source: en.wikipedia.org)

UK Launches FinTech Fund Backed by Mastercard and Barclays
UK Launches FinTech Fund Backed by Mastercard and Barclays
August 16, 2023  |  Startups

The United Kingdom has taken a significant step to bolster its position as a global FinTech investment hub by launching a £1 billion investment fund,...

READ MORE >
Amazon to Launch ‘Shark Tank’-Like Reality Show in India
Amazon to Launch ‘Shark Tank’-Like Reality Show in India
July 18, 2023  |  Amazon

A new “Shark Tank”-like reality show reportedly may help Amazon “reshape the narrative” around its Indian business. The firm has faced challenges in the country,...

READ MORE >
Macron Invites Global Companies to ‘Choose France’
Macron Invites Global Companies to ‘Choose France’
May 14, 2023  |  International

France’s president is due to unveil billions in investments in his country by global businesses. Emmanuel Macron has invited around 200 business leaders to Versailles...

READ MORE >
PayPal Urges Investors to Reject TRC Mini-Tender Offer
PayPal Urges Investors to Reject TRC Mini-Tender Offer
February 26, 2023  |  Investments

PayPal is asking its investors to reject an unsolicited offer by TRC Capital for 2 million of its shares. The so-called “mini-tender” offer — revealed...

READ MORE >
Stripe Nearing Fundraise Valuing It at $55B-$60B
Stripe Nearing Fundraise Valuing It at $55B-$60B
January 30, 2023  |  Platform Payments

Stripe is reportedly nearing a deal to raise $3 billion from its existing investors. The Information reported Monday (Jan. 30) that the deal would value...

READ MORE >
Finclusion Group Rebrands as Fin, Nets $2M Startup Funding
Finclusion Group Rebrands as Fin, Nets $2M Startup Funding
December 28, 2022  |  Investments

The African FinTech group Finclusion Group has received $2 million in startup funding. The latest investment coincides with a company-wide rebranding with the group now...

READ MORE >
EU Brings Clearing In-House Amid Push to Reduce Reliance on London
EU Brings Clearing In-House Amid Push to Reduce Reliance on London
November 27, 2022  |  Europe

Formed by the merger of several European Union (EU) stock exchanges at the turn of the 21st century, Euronext can trace its origins back to...

READ MORE >
SaaS Startup Taktile Nets $20M to Expand FinTech Services
SaaS Startup Taktile Nets $20M to Expand FinTech Services
November 23, 2022  |  Investments

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) startup Taktile has raised $20 million in Series A funding to grow its platform that helps insurance companies, lenders and others in the...

READ MORE >
October’s VC-Backed Funding Rounds Value Was Lowest of the Year
October’s VC-Backed Funding Rounds Value Was Lowest of the Year
November 11, 2022  |  Investments

The total value of the venture capital (VC)-backed funding rounds completed around the world in October was the lowest of any month so far this...

READ MORE >