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Clear Street Announces $270 Million Addition to Series B
A FinTech that provides financial infrastructure to various businesses has added to their already-impressive funding round. Earlier this week, Clear Street announced that it had raised $270 million. The additional funds bring the firm's Series B to a total of $435 million. This latest tranche came from Prysm Capital and valued the company at $2 billion. A previous $165 million portion of the round also included participation from NextGen Venture...
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Aspiration Discontinuing Zero Credit Card, Continues Pivot
The climate-conscious FinTech Aspiration is making some changes. This week, the company announced that it was discontinuing its Aspiration Zero credit card. According to an FAQ page pertaining to the card, the neobank notes that all Aspiration Zero accounts will be closed as of May 3rd, 2023. As of that date, customers will no longer be able to make purchases using their cards. However, cardholders will continue to be able to...
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SoFi Announces Acquisition of Wyndham Capital Mortgage
The FinTech-turned-bank SoFi is making another major purchase. Today, the company announced that it was acquiring Wyndham Capital Mortgage. While SoFi notes that it was an all-cash transaction, the terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in 2021, the Carolina-based Wyndham Capital Mortgage has helped more than 100,000 borrowers. Furthermore, the company has a 98% satisfaction rating and maintains an A+ from the Better Business Bureau. According to a...
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Family Banking Service Greenlight Introduces Greenlight for Banks
In recent years, a number of FinTechs have set their sights on financial education, creating banking experiences suited for children, teens, and young adults. Among these brands is Greenlight, which offers tools and perks for children and parents. Now, the startup has announced the launch of Greenlight for Banks. With the new program, banks and credit unions can add Greenlight’s family finance app to their services, incorporating the platform into...
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Credit-Building Tool StellarFi Raises $15 Million
A credit-building platform is adding to its coffers, announcing a fresh injection of funding. This week, StellarFi (previously known simply as Stellar) announced that it had closed a $15 million round. The Series A was led by Acrew Capital, while ATX Venture Partners, Trust Ventures, Dream Ventures, Interplay, Accomplice Ventures, Vera Equity, FJ Labs, Fiat Ventures, Gaingels, Kelmhurst, Oyster Funds, Hilltop Ventures, Permit Ventures, Kindergarten Ventures, J2 Capital, Socially Financed...
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Survey: Consumers Want Financial Recommendations from Banks
Since the advent of online banking, it's been easier for customers to check their balances, make transfers, and conduct other transactions from their computer or smartphone. However, a new survey highlights the fact that banks could be doing more with their digital platform to please customers. According to a Sopra Steria and IPSOS report, nearly 70% of banking customers want their institutions to provide more personalized financial recommendations that can...
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