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Content Creator Financial Platfrom Karat Raises $70 Million

A charge card and financial platform aimed at content creators has closed a new round of venture funding. About the round: This week, Karat announced that it has raised a new $70 million round. As Crunchbase notes, this includes $30 million in equity and a $40 million debt facility. The equity portion of the Series B round was led SignalFire with participation from returning investors, such as Union Square Ventures,...
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Small Business FinTech Platform Nav Acquires Tillful

Two FinTechs focused on small business finance are joining forces following an acquisition. About the acquisition: This week, the small business financial health tool Nav announced that it was acquiring Tillful. As a result of the deal, the company says it will be able to accelerate the development of its data platform as well as its "product roadmap. With the transaction, many of Tillful's team members will be joining Nav....
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Trunk Tools Emerges from Stealth with $9.9 Million Round

A FinTech specifically made to serve the construction industry has built itself an impressive seed round. About the round: This week, Trunk Tool emerged from stealth mode to announce a $9 million funding round. The oversubscribed seed round was led by Innovation Endeavors with Fifth Wall, Foundation Capital, and others also participating. Furthermore, the company announced that it had been accepted into the latest Stanford dy/dx program. With the new...
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TheStreet and Tornado Launch Investing News and Education App

Well-known finance site TheStreet and FinTech brokerage platform Tornado have debuted a new mobile app that merges the strengths of each. About the app: The new app called TheStreet powered by Tornado is now available for iOS and Android free of charge. According to the two companies, the app combines breaking investment news from TheStreet with Tornado's tech, data, and "a vibrant investing community." Among the features called out in...
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On-Demand Worker Pay FinTech Clair Raises $175 Million

A FinTech that helps workers receive their pay in a more timely manner has raised a new round of funding. About the round: Clair has announced that it's raised a total of $175 million. This round includes $25 million in equity as well as a $150 million debt facility. As for the equity portion, it was led by returning investor Thrive Capital with participation from Upfront Ventures and Kairos. Additionally,...
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Goldman Sachs Reportedly Looking to Sell Apple Card to Amex

It looks as though Goldman Sachs may be looking to pass on the Apple Card to another issuer — specifically American Express. What's happening: According to the Wall Street Journal, Goldman Sachs is currently in talks with American Express to sell its Apple financial services portfolio. This would include the Apple Card as well as the recently-launched Apple Card Savings and Apple Pay Later "buy now, pay later" products. Launched...
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U.K.-Based FinTech Volt Raises $60 Million for U.S. Expansion

A real-time payments startup from the United Kingdom has raised a new round of funds ahead of a planned expansion to the United States. About the round: Earlier this week, Volt announced that it had raised $60 million. The Series B was led by Silicon Valley-based IVP, while newcomer CommerzVentures as well as existing investors EQT Ventures, Augmentum Fintech PLC, and Fuel Ventures also participated. To date, the company has...
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Robinhood to Acquire "Smart Credit Card" Company X1

Two major FinTechs are coming together as the stock trading app Robinhood has announced plans to purchase credit card startup X1. About the deal: In a press release, Robinhood revealed that it intends to acquire X1 for an estimated total of $95 million. The transaction will be all cash and is expected to close in the third quarter of this year. As part of the deal, X1 team members will...
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A Guide to Building Credit and Increasing Your Credit Scores

When it comes to credit, there’s some good news. The average credit score in the United States has been steadily rising in recent years, coming in at 715 in 2023. That may be because, today, consumers not only have more ways to access their credit reports and scores than ever before but also because there are an increasing number of options that Americans have for building credit in the first...

2024 SoFi Checking and Savings Review

Ever since I started taking an interest in the FinTech sector, one company whose name I’ve seen pop up over and over again is SoFi. Lately it seems as though that theme has been sent into overdrive as the company has not only become a household name thanks to its stadium naming rights deal but also because of the company’s continued product expansions. The most interesting development in my mind...
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Brim Financial Raises $85 Million as It Eyes Global Expansion

Toronto-based FinTech infrastructure startup Brim Financial has announced a new funding round. About the round: Brim has revealed an $85 million round. The Series C was led by EDC Investments while new investor Vistara Growth and returning investors White Owl Group, Epic Ventures, and Zions Bank also participated. To date, the company has now raised $110 million including a Series B in 2021. According to Brim, the latest funding will...
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Chase Reveals Q2 2024 Freedom 5%(+) Bonus Categories

Chase has announced its bonus category picks for the second quarter of 2024 — including some interesting twists. About the categories: As April approaches, Chase has revealed what categories Freedom and Freedom Flex cardholders can earn bonuses on. From April 1st through June 30th, customers can earn 5% (or more) in three categories: Amazon.com, Hotels, and Restaurants. Similar to how Chase embraced a "New Year, New Me" theme last quarter,...

FedEx Announces Winners of 11th Annual 2023 Small Business Grant Contest

Nearly three months after the entry period ended, FedEx has announced the winners of its 11th annual Small Business Grant Content. This year's event saw more than $300,000 in funds going to a variety of small businesses across the nation. Last month, the company revealed 100 finalists, with that list now being narrowed down to just 10 winners. This year's grand prize winners included KindVR, The Cupcake Collection, Up In...