https://www.finextra.com/ The Latest Financial IT Start-ups Headlines Copyright 2025 Finextra Research Ltd en-GB contact@finextra.com (Finextra Contact) https://www.finextra.com https://www.finextra.com/finextra-images/site/finextra.png https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/46083/fintechs-enter-new-stage-of-profitability---report?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/46083/fintechs-enter-new-stage-of-profitability---report?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:34:00 GMT The global fintech has enetered a new chapter defined by a rise in profitability and the emergence of scaled fintech and an "intensified focus on profitable growth". https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/46082/uk-fintech-tide-eyes-unicorn-status?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/46082/uk-fintech-tide-eyes-unicorn-status?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Mon, 02 Jun 2025 11:20:00 GMT Tide, the UK-based business banking fintech, is reportedly in talks about a funding deal that would make it the UK's next unicorn. https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/46067/lloyds-teams-with-lumio-to-help-couples-manage-shared-finances?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/46067/lloyds-teams-with-lumio-to-help-couples-manage-shared-finances?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Fri, 30 May 2025 00:01:00 GMT Lloyds Banking Group has teamed up with money app Lumio to take the stress out of shared financial management for couples. https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/46056/ebaday-2025-authologic-wins-the-fintech-zone?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/46056/ebaday-2025-authologic-wins-the-fintech-zone?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Wed, 28 May 2025 15:00:00 GMT EBAday 2025 hosted 16 pioneering startups to present their proof of concepts to a panel of judges in Paris, France. https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/46041/storonsky-founded-fund-quantumlight-raises-250m-for-ai-guided-investments?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/46041/storonsky-founded-fund-quantumlight-raises-250m-for-ai-guided-investments?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Wed, 28 May 2025 00:01:00 GMT QuantumLight, a quantitative venture capital firm founded by Revolut's Nik Storonsky has closd on a $250 million fund for backing founders across AI, Web3, Fintech, SaaS and Healthtech. https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/46038/uk-fintech-hiring-surges?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/46038/uk-fintech-hiring-surges?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Tue, 27 May 2025 08:56:00 GMT UK fintechs are set to increase professional hiring by 32% in 2025 despite challenging economic headwinds, according to Morgan McKinley and Vacancysoft’s latest fintech report. https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/46034/openfx-raises-23m-to-bring-real-time-settlement-to-cross-border-payments?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/46034/openfx-raises-23m-to-bring-real-time-settlement-to-cross-border-payments?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Mon, 26 May 2025 00:01:00 GMT Foreign exchange infrastructure company OpenFX has emerged from stealth with $23 million in funding led by Accel. https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/46026/keep-raises-c33m-to-build-canadas-brex?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/46026/keep-raises-c33m-to-build-canadas-brex?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Fri, 23 May 2025 00:01:00 GMT Keep, an all-in-one financial platform for small businesses, has emerged from stealth with C$33 million in equity financing to build a Canadian Brex. https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/46028/slash-raises-41m-for-vertical-banking?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/46028/slash-raises-41m-for-vertical-banking?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Fri, 23 May 2025 00:01:00 GMT Slash has raised $41 million at a $370 million valuation for its business banking platform that promises to end the one-size-fits-all model and instead provide bespoke offerings for different industries. https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/45997/paythru-partners-with-adyen-on-electric-vehicle-charging-payments-platform?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/45997/paythru-partners-with-adyen-on-electric-vehicle-charging-payments-platform?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Fri, 16 May 2025 10:16:00 GMT The new EV payments platform will help to standardise how drivers pay at EV charge points. EV drivers primarily pay for charging using credit or debit cards, either by tapping their cards on a payment terminal or by using a kiosk. Other methods include using charging cards (RFID), smartphone apps, and 'Plug & Charge' technology. Some stations also allow for online payments or payments through QR codes. https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/45950/juice-raises-25m-for-founder-focused-lending-platform?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/45950/juice-raises-25m-for-founder-focused-lending-platform?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Thu, 08 May 2025 08:00:00 GMT Juice, a UK-based alternative lending platform for digital founders, has raised £25 million in funding. https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/45939/greenbanana-unveils-bnpl-platform-for-retailers?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/45939/greenbanana-unveils-bnpl-platform-for-retailers?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Wed, 07 May 2025 00:01:00 GMT German fintech GreenBanana has launched a platform that connects retailers with buy now, pay later providers in more than 25 countries. https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/105830/fintech-scotland-and-tsb-launch-innovation-challenge-to-combat-fraud?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/105830/fintech-scotland-and-tsb-launch-innovation-challenge-to-combat-fraud?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:21:00 GMT FinTech Scotland unveiled today the latest innovation programme in collaboration with TSB Labs at Money20/20, Europe’s largest fintech conference. https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/105799/sage-expands-embedded-services-to-europe-and-north-america?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/105799/sage-expands-embedded-services-to-europe-and-north-america?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Fri, 30 May 2025 09:38:00 GMT Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), today announced the global expansion of Sage Embedded Services. https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/105786/mena-wealth-platform-vault-opens-to-the-general-public?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/105786/mena-wealth-platform-vault-opens-to-the-general-public?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Thu, 29 May 2025 10:09:00 GMT Vault Wealth Limited (“Vault”), MENA’s first digital private wealth platform built for the modern affluent, today announced its public launch, alongside an investment round led by Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia Capital India & SEA), with continued support from Outliers VC. https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/105785/velocity-scores-10m-pre-seed-funding-for-stablecoin-payment-account?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/105785/velocity-scores-10m-pre-seed-funding-for-stablecoin-payment-account?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Thu, 29 May 2025 10:07:00 GMT Velocity announces a $10M pre-seed funding round and emerges from stealth to launch the Stablecoin Payment Account. https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/105770/halo-invest-gears-up-for-launch-with-senior-hires?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/105770/halo-invest-gears-up-for-launch-with-senior-hires?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Wed, 28 May 2025 13:45:00 GMT Halo Invest is a step closer to launching its adviser platform having completed its senior team with several high-profile appointments. https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/105766/ai-bookkeeping-platform-outmin-raises-4-million?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/105766/ai-bookkeeping-platform-outmin-raises-4-million?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Wed, 28 May 2025 13:33:00 GMT Outmin, an intelligent bookkeeping start-up that automates financial data production and eliminates manual data entry, today announced a €4 million raise led by Praetura Ventures via its Praetura EIS Growth Fund and NPIF II – Praetura Equity Finance, which is managed by Praetura as part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II. https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/105751/mena-fintech-association-opens-trkiye-chapter?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/105751/mena-fintech-association-opens-trkiye-chapter?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Wed, 28 May 2025 09:28:00 GMT The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA) is proud to announce the official launch of its Türkiye Chapter, marking a major step forward in its mission to unite fintech ecosystems across the MENA region and beyond. https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/105734/luxembourg-based-fintech-financial-navigator-secures-11-million-in-funding?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/105734/luxembourg-based-fintech-financial-navigator-secures-11-million-in-funding?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Tue, 27 May 2025 11:49:00 GMT Luxembourg-based fintech Financial Navigator has secured new funding under the “Young Innovative Enterprise” scheme from the Ministry of the Economy, with support from Luxinnovation, marking a major milestone in its growth journey. https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/105731/tsb-announces-the-winners-of-its-2024-innovation-labs-programme?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/105731/tsb-announces-the-winners-of-its-2024-innovation-labs-programme?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Tue, 27 May 2025 11:38:00 GMT TSB has today announced Sikoia, Credit Canary, and Aperidata as the winners of its 2024 Innovation Labs programme, in partnership with Fintech Scotland. https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/105707/areeba-and-foo-forge-strategic-partnership-to-drive-digital-payments-services-in-the-middle-east?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/105707/areeba-and-foo-forge-strategic-partnership-to-drive-digital-payments-services-in-the-middle-east?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Fri, 23 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT areeba, a global leader in payment infrastructure, has partnered with Foo, a pioneering provider of digital banking and fintech solutions, to introduce a fully integrated - program for digital services. https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/105662/uk-startup-curveblock-approved-to-join-digital-securities-sandbox?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/105662/uk-startup-curveblock-approved-to-join-digital-securities-sandbox?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Tue, 20 May 2025 13:44:00 GMT CurveBlock, a UK-based proptech start-up pioneering carbon-zero housing and real estate tokenisation, has been officially approved to join the UK’s Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS) — a joint initiative from the Bank of England and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/105609/private-markets-startup-ialta-goes-live-on-20-million-funding-round?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/105609/private-markets-startup-ialta-goes-live-on-20-million-funding-round?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Thu, 15 May 2025 10:18:00 GMT iAltA Holdings (“iAltA”), a private markets infrastructure company, announces its launch with an initial funding of $20 million led by WestCap, a strategic operating and investing firm with over $6 billion in assets under management. https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3233/the-data-quality-issue-not-just-a-legacy-system-problem?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3233/the-data-quality-issue-not-just-a-legacy-system-problem?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT Joining the FinextraTV virtual studio, Andrew Colombi, Co-Founder & CTO, Tonic.ai discusses the current test data landscape and provides a number of fascinating insights on everything from quality data generation, synthetic test data usage and how both modern and legacy companies are struggling in different ways. https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3223/how-partnerships-can-be-key-to-startup-survival?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3223/how-partnerships-can-be-key-to-startup-survival?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Wed, 18 Dec 2024 16:00:00 GMT Many startups have a large number of decisions to make and each one has the chance to affect their trajectory significantly. As a result, some will often rush what might initially be seen as the simplest decision: who to bank with. Yet Rob Burnett, Director of Startup Banking, Grasshopper Bank told FinextraTV in this interview that it might be worth spending longer considering a banking partner. This first decision - finding the right person for their specific, niche needs - could reduce the time spent deciding future expenses, help them be compliant and enable a consistent growth https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3199/ecological-risk-as-commercial-risk-how-can-financial-services-go-further-and-faster?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3199/ecological-risk-as-commercial-risk-how-can-financial-services-go-further-and-faster?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Wed, 06 Nov 2024 13:33:00 GMT Join FinextraTV as Dr Nina Seega, Director, Centre for Sustainable Finance, University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, discusses sustainability should be part of every financial decision and how the financial system should be altered so that participants can invest, finance, and insure into the Sustainable Development Goals. With education and research, the conversation explores how the impact-led institute within the University of Cambridge currently works with over 50 large financial institutions to embed climate, nature and social into financial decision making, ensuring the system is much more effective in order to finance what we need most in our lives = nature, ecosystem services and climate solutions. https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3164/fintech-collaboration-in-banking-and-reshaping-the-industry?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3164/fintech-collaboration-in-banking-and-reshaping-the-industry?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Fri, 12 Jul 2024 14:38:00 GMT Join FinextraTV as Martin Bailey, Director of Innovation at Temenos, and Pritesh Ruparel, CEO at ALT21, discuss how partner ecosystems and accelerators have helped to deploy fintech solutions within banks. The pair also explore the importance of fast deployment and how it can help banks keep pace with their competitors. https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3162/why-treasury-is-last-to-innovate?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3162/why-treasury-is-last-to-innovate?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Thu, 11 Jul 2024 11:11:00 GMT Join FinextraTV at Money2020 2024 as Pac O’Shea, Co-Founder & CEO, Round, updates the industry on the core challenges for founders and CFOs today. Exploring how early stage businesses are managing their treasuries at the moment, the conversation moves on to what changes these organisations should make as they evolve and grow, as well as the importance of cash management and cash visibility. https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3155/embedded-finance-card-programmes-and-scaling-payments-solutions?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3155/embedded-finance-card-programmes-and-scaling-payments-solutions?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Tue, 09 Jul 2024 11:49:00 GMT Join FinextraTV at Money2020 2024 as Marcin Glogowski, UK CEO and European SVP/Managing Director, Marqeta, chats about their recent office opening in Warsaw, Poland, the opportunity that the company see in the European Union, and expanding their product offering. A lot of this change is due to demand for embedded finance solutions and the different interpretations of the technology capabilities involved, as well as how advancements in card programmes are enabling businesses to launch and scale their payment solutions more effectively. The industry must explore the potential value that exists behind their technology, grow embedded finance beyond tradition, and utilise the pockets of new use cases that open up. https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3154/cross-border-payments-unveiling-the-real-value-of-industry-initiatives?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3154/cross-border-payments-unveiling-the-real-value-of-industry-initiatives?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Tue, 09 Jul 2024 11:26:00 GMT At EBAday 2024, Simon McConnell, Board Member, Euro Banking Association, and Annick Moes, Assistant Director, Euro Banking Association, provide a sneak peek into an EBA survey on cross-border payments. While there is a clear roadmap for enhancing these payments, the multitude of industry initiatives makes it difficult for payment service providers to determine how to best get there. This mesmerising conundrum can only be resolved by cutting through the marketing speak, taking stock of the different initiatives and unveiling their value for solving the identified challenges. https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3076/gen-z-taking-the-wheel-whats-driving-the-next-generation-of-consumers?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3076/gen-z-taking-the-wheel-whats-driving-the-next-generation-of-consumers?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Tue, 16 Apr 2024 14:43:00 GMT Speaking at the Innovate Finance Global Summit 2024, Emma Kisby, Cogo CEO, EMEA, talks about Gen Z taking the wheel and asks what’s driving the next generation of consumers. We hear how consumer trends have shaped the payments landscape to date, how Gen Z is becoming an increasingly major financial force, how their spending habits are changing financial operations, and what Fintechs can do to encourage sustainable habits going forward. https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3075/whos-in-charge-what-it-takes-to-build-an-effective-fintech-board?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3075/whos-in-charge-what-it-takes-to-build-an-effective-fintech-board?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Tue, 16 Apr 2024 14:34:00 GMT Speaking at the Innovate Finance Global Summit, Anita Kimber, Lead Partner, EMEIA Transformation, Financial Services at EY, talks about building an impactful Fintech board, and asks, what skillsets, cultures, and strategies are required to build one? We learn about the challenges FinTechs face when trying to scale-up and why boards are so important in helping them grow successfully, why the role of boards is often overlooked by FinTechs, and what's needed to form a strong board as the FinTech industry matures. https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3073/fintech--beyond-the-wider-industry-impact?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3073/fintech--beyond-the-wider-industry-impact?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Tue, 16 Apr 2024 10:48:00 GMT Kicking off UK Fintech week at the 10th year of IFGS, Janine Hirt, CEO of Innovate Finance, speaks to FinextraTV about the impact of Fintech across non-financial industries and the importance of collaboration between Fintechs, government, industry and regulators in shaping the economy, addressing inequality, and strengthening social justice and peace. We hear about how the consumer will benefit from Embedded Finance and Open Data and the role AI, regulation and push payment fraud will play in helping drive sustainable finance over the next 10 years. https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3072/the-next-silicon-valley-zilch-ceo-hails-rise-in-uk-fintech-investment--innovation?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3072/the-next-silicon-valley-zilch-ceo-hails-rise-in-uk-fintech-investment--innovation?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Tue, 16 Apr 2024 09:47:00 GMT Philip Belamant, CEO, Zilch, speaks during UK Fintech Week at Innovate Finance's Global Summit and brings FinextraTV up to date with how the UK has become a centre for global fintech through investment, policy and innovation, which has enabled FinTech's to scale up. We hear more about Innovate Finance's Unicorn Council for UK FinTech, what it is responding to and how UK fintech growth should be prioritised in the next decade. https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3030/top-skills--talent-priorities-in-the-age-of-ai?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3030/top-skills--talent-priorities-in-the-age-of-ai?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Thu, 09 Nov 2023 15:05:00 GMT Ahead of hosting this year's SME day on Singapore Fintech Festival’s Talent Stage, Tram Anh Nguyen, Co-founder for the Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship (CFTE), discusses the importance of skill adaptation and financial literacy. We explore the significance of upskilling in light of AI's impact on jobs and organisations, how industry leaders are meeting the challenges around talent recruitment and budget constraints, and ask what role partnerships play in Singapore’s talent and upskilling initiatives going forward. https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3028/thought-behind-the-theme-the-intersection-of-policy-finance-and-technology?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/videoarticle/3028/thought-behind-the-theme-the-intersection-of-policy-finance-and-technology?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Thu, 09 Nov 2023 09:30:00 GMT This year's Singapore Fintech Festival centres on the intersection of policy, finance, and technology, uniting regulators, financial leaders, and technologists for essential discussions that are driving the industry forward. Pat Patel, Executive Director at Elevandi, highlights the event's diverse agenda, which features dialogues on topics like ESG, entrepreneurship, and sustainability, all aimed at preparing the industry for the challenges and opportunities in the year ahead. https://www.finextra.com/blogposting/28583/growths-best-kept-secret-when-finance-meets-hr?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/blogposting/28583/growths-best-kept-secret-when-finance-meets-hr?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Fri, 30 May 2025 15:57:09 GMT Behind every thriving fintech company stands an often-invisible partnership that deserves far more r... https://www.finextra.com/blogposting/28588/how-payment-linked-lending-reduces-credit-risk-for-msme?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed https://www.finextra.com/blogposting/28588/how-payment-linked-lending-reduces-credit-risk-for-msme?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed Sun, 01 Jun 2025 07:09:01 GMT Payment-linked lending (PLL) is re-shaping the cash flow realities of small businesses by synchroniz... https://www.finextra.com/banners/banner.aspx?opt=ad&baid=7722 https://www.finextra.com/banners/banner.aspx?opt=ad&baid=7722 Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT New Webinar Report – How far is the industry along its ISO 20022 for CBPR+ journey?