Fintech Investments

Fintech Investments
TransferWise Seeks To Raise Up To $300M
March 31, 2019

Cross-border money transfer startup TransferWise is looking to raise funds and will sell a stake in itself to do so, according to a report by Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Grab Talks To Ant, PayPal About Spinning Out FinTech Unit
March 29, 2019

Grab, the ride-hailing startup, is in discussions with Ant Financial, the payment affiliate of Alibaba and PayPal, about spinning out Grab Financial Group. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Line To Expand Into Payments, FinTech To Avoid Complacency
March 28, 2019

Line, the Asian messaging company majority owned by Naver, the South Korean Internet search company, is expanding its business into payments and other FinTech services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Grab Financial Gets In SME Lending, Insurance
March 19, 2019

Grab Financial Group, the Southeast Asia FinTech company, announced Tuesday (March 19) the rollout of SME lending and micro-insurance for drivers in Singapore as part of its “Grow with Grab” roadmap. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Why Not All FinTech Providers Are FinTech Firms
February 21, 2019

The distinction between firms that offer financial technology and FinTechs needs to be clearer, according to Provenir Managing Director Paul Thomas, and agility and forward-thinking are among the key differentiators. Here’s how financial tech companies can do more than just “talk the talk” when it...

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In UK, FinTech Fundraising Gathers Steam
February 19, 2019

Brexit may dominate the headlines when it comes to the United Kingdom, but FinTech funding proceeds apace, and financial backers show a continued sanguine attitude about the space. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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UK FinTechs Garnered Record VC, PE Investments In 2018
February 12, 2019

The U.K. FinTech market had a strong showing in 2018, with venture capital and private equity investments hitting $3.3 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Raisin Raises $114M To Make Strategic Buys, Expand Internationally
February 06, 2019

Raisin, the pan-European FinTech that operates a marketplace for savings and investment products, announced Wednesday (February 6) that it raised $114 million in venture capital funding, bringing the total amount it has raised to $200 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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ARK Investment FinTech ETF Tracks Amazon, Square, PayPal
February 05, 2019

ARK Investment Management has launched its first FinTech-focused exchange-traded fund. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this...