With the market turning so dramatically in 2022, it’s no surprise that many startups are now believed to be raising down rounds. This week alone, …
This is fintech’s ‘Noah’s Ark Year’
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Revolut reports first full year of profit
The all-in-one fintech app Revolut has released its annual report for 2021. While 2021 ended more than a year ago, this report includes some significant …
Amazon is letting employees use their stock to finance home purchases and even second homes
Amazon has struck a deal with embattled online mortgage lender Better.com to offer up a new benefit to employees. Better.com is launching Equity Unlocker, a …
StudentFinance nabs $41M to help Europeans upskill for in-demand jobs
StudentFinance, a European fintech that funds educational programs for individuals through so-called income share agreements, has raised €39 million ($41 million) in a Series A …
Who still loves fintech?
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Pagos raises $34M as the demand for ‘payment intelligence’ rises
With global digital payments revenue expected to reach $14.79 trillion by 2027, payment infrastructure has arguably never been more critical. But at the same time …
Indian fintech CRED adds buy now, pay later and tap to pay offerings
CRED is rolling out a buy now and pay later service and a tap to pay feature as the Indian fintech platform broadens its offerings …
Sequoia and Andreessen Horowitz invested more in fintech than any other sector in 2022
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Klarna wins over the US
The U.S. is now Swedish payment giant Klarna’s biggest market by revenue, surpassing Germany, and that has CEO and co-founder Sebastian Siemiatkowski feeling proud. In …