Category: FinTech News
FinTech News
Future Raises $6.5 Million, Acquires Fan Rewards
by Kyle Burbank
A FinTech focused on helping the environment while rewarding customers has announced two big developments: a fresh round of venture capital and an acquisition. About the round and acquisition: This week, the climate-centric startup Future announced it had raised $6.5 million. The Series A funding came from new and returning investors — although participants were not specified. To date, the company has now raised $11.8 million including its 2022 seed... FinTech News
Visa Announces Expansion of FinTech Fast Track Program
by Kyle Burbank
Visa has announced some updates to its FinTech Fast Track program for startups. About the expansion: This week, Visa revealed that it would expand its FinTech Fast Track program, taking it beyond card issuance. Now, participants will also have access to Visa Direct — a "real-time money movement platform." On top of that, the company will increase support for Fast Track startups via Visa Consulting & Analytics. With access to... FinTech News
SellersFi Credit Facility and Equity Round
by Kyle Burbank
SellersFi has announced a number of updates, including a credit facility, equity investment round, and more. About the round and investments: This week, SellersFi made a trio of announcements. First, the company revealed that it closed a debt facility with Citi and Fasanara Capital. Specifically, Citi will provide the senior capital with Fasanara providing junior capital. While this facility is for $135 million, it has the potential to grow up... FinTech News
Robinhood Crypto Launches in EU with Bitcoin Back Offer
by Kyle Burbank
Robinhood Crypto is making its way to the European Union (EU). About the rollout: Robinhood has announced the rollout of its Robinhood Crypto platform in the EU. With the debut, eligible customers in supported countries will be able to trade more than 25 cryptocurrencies. Additionally, the company says that additional tokens, the ability to transfer coins, crypto learning rewards, and more will join the app in 2024. In a unique... FinTech News
Public App Adds Corporate and Treasury Bonds Feature
by Kyle Burbank
The FinTech trading app Public has announced new investment options for its members. About the features: Public is now rolling out the ability for customers to invest fractionally in corporate and Treasury bonds. This capability will be introduced on both the mobile and desktop interfaces for the service. According to Public, the addition comes as demand for fixed-income products increases. In addition to these bond types, the app will also... FinTech News
Debt Collection FinTech January Raises $12 Million
by Kyle Burbank
A FinTech focused on changing debt collection practices has closed a new round of funding. About the round: January has announced that it's raised $12 million. The Series B was led by IA Ventures with participation from returning investors Brewer Lane Ventures, Third Prime, and Reciprocal Ventures alongside new investors such as Upper90 and Shrug Capital. This latest funding will help facilitate new product development as well as allow it... FinTech News
Apple Reportedly Ending Partnership with Goldman Sachs
by Kyle Burbank
It looks as though Apple and Goldman Sachs will be moving forward with a break-up of their partnership. What's happening: According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal, Apple has now proposed that it and Goldman Sachs end their contract within the next 12 to 15 months. This development comes after months of reports that Goldman had been looking to exit the agreement. The partnership was slated to...