KogoPAY raises £1m
KogoPAY has raised £1 million in pre-Series A funding for it “socially-conscious” banking and payments platform.
Women’s World Banking announces 2021 Fintech Innovation Challenge and new Female Founder Award
Women’s World Banking announce that the application period is now open for the 2021 Fintech Innovation Challenge.
UK’s Zilch raises $80M at a $500M+ valuation for its direct-to-consumer buy now, pay later service
London buy now, pay later startup Zilch has raised $80 million (£57m), an all-equity Series B that values the company at over $500 million (£360m).
Cambridge FinTech secures US-backed £5m seed funding
Cambridge fintech Monavate has secured seed funding of £5m, one of the largest seed funding rounds for a UK FinTech in the last 12 months.
Innovative first time buyer platform launches bid for extra funds
StepLadder is an innovative platform that could help thousands of financially frustrated first time buyer Millennials get on the property ladder.
Payment app Osu raises £2.25m seed round from fintech angels
Osu, a new instant payments app aimed at helping the UK’s four million self-employed has raised £2.25m seed round from fintech angels.
Australian fintech Earnd acquired by the UK’s Wagestream
UK-headquartered Wagestream has acquired Australian fintech startup Earnd.
Yoello announced as the Top Growing FinTech Company in the UK
Welsh fintech Yoello has been recognised for its rapid growth and for pivoting to support businesses during the pandemic.