FinTech

Financial technology, often shortened to fintech, is the technology and innovation that aims to compete with traditional financial methods in the delivery of financial services. It is an emerging industry that uses technology to improve activities in finance.

Warren Buffett-Backed FinTech Nubank Files Confidentially for IPO

Warren Buffett-Backed FinTech Nubank Files Confidentially for IPO
Warren Buffett-Backed FinTech Nubank Files Confidentially for IPO
October 27, 2021  |  IPO

Brazilian FinTech Nubank, which is backed by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, has confidentially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) on the New York Stock...

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Extend Grabs $40M for Development, Expansion
Extend Grabs $40M for Development, Expansion
October 27, 2021  |  Investments

FinTech startup Extend has raised $40 million in a Series B round, the company announced Wednesday (Oct. 27). Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Visa Backs Credit-Card-As-A-Service Startup Deserve
Visa Backs Credit-Card-As-A-Service Startup Deserve
October 27, 2021  |  Investments

Credit-card-as-a-service company Deserve got a fresh infusion of capital from strategic investor Visa, joining other brand name backers like Mission Holdings, Mastercard, Ally Ventures, Goldman...

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FinTech Platform Nook Nets $1.1M
FinTech Platform Nook Nets $1.1M
October 27, 2021  |  Investments

U.K. trade collaboration platform Nook has raised $1.1 million (950,000 euros) to broaden its product and engineering team, expand its offerings, and develop sales and...

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Marqeta, Bill.com Join Forces to Create New Virtual Commercial Cards for FI Customers
Marqeta, Bill.com Join Forces to Create New Virtual Commercial Cards for FI Customers
October 27, 2021  |  Partnerships

Card issuing platform Marqeta is teaming with cloud-based software provider Bill.com to create new virtual commercial card products for Bill.com’s financial institution (FI) customers, according...

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PayPal Not Buying Pinterest ‘At This Time’
PayPal Not Buying Pinterest ‘At This Time’
October 25, 2021  |  Partnerships

PayPal is not buying the social media image sharing site Pinterest, the payments giant said in a brief statement on Sunday (Oct. 24). Get the...

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SPAC Listings Target Blockchain, FinTech
SPAC Listings Target Blockchain, FinTech
October 22, 2021  |  IPO

Special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) in a spate of listing announcements this past week, are setting sights on FinTechs and blockchain-focused combinations. Get the Full...

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Paytm Might Fast-Track $2.2B IPO Post-Diwali 
Paytm Might Fast-Track $2.2B IPO Post-Diwali 
October 22, 2021  |  IPO

Indian FinTech platform Paytm might skip its pre-IPO plans and accelerate the launch of its $2.2 billion initial public offering to coincide with the end...

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