Fundraising stories
Fresh capital will back fintech startups as banks and insurers speed up digital modernisation, with Portage now overseeing USD $7.0 billion in assets.
The payment group plans to use the Series B cash to expand across Europe and the US as UK fintech investment remains at a decade low.
The cash will fund research, product expansion and overseas sales as the San Francisco-based company grows beyond 100 enterprise customers.
Visa-backed investors have lifted Velocity's Series A to USD $48 million as stablecoin payments gain traction with institutions.
The funding will help the Hong Kong-based fintech expand lending to online merchants across Asia and the US as demand for trade finance grows.
Regulated lenders gain software that keeps sensitive data in-house as the Abu Dhabi-based group expands after a USD $13 million round.
AI-driven content growth is forcing larger firms to speed up compliance checks, as the New York start-up targets more sectors and regions.
Seed-backed FARx is ramping up abroad as deepfake and identity-fraud attacks push demand for its biometric authentication tools.
Bad address data can now trigger missed deliveries, compliance gaps and fraud risks across sectors from retail to healthcare.
The student recruitment platform is gearing up for a possible 2028 listing as it adds a finance chief to steer fundraising and investor relations.
The seed round will fund Drumbeat's push into Australia and the United States as companies seek cheaper, in-house PR tools.
The fresh capital will help Liner turn its 14 million-user consumer search base into enterprise AI revenue as funding tightens for smaller rivals.
Backed by NZD $25 million, the New Zealand-founded software firm is deepening its US push after three-year revenue growth of 340%.
The change comes as the warehouse robotics firm expands deployments and secures USD $20 million more to speed product growth and hiring.
Councillors have backed an invited tender process for the project, with the new venue expected to be built within the remaining NZD $25 million budget.
Rising South West deal activity has prompted Bishop Fleming to strengthen its advisory arm with a veteran due diligence specialist from PwC.
The award spotlights Melbourne's start-up scene and Jasper's return to founding, after Aconex sold to Oracle for AUD $1.6 billion.
A static QR code lets merchants and charities take cashless tips, donations and other variable payments without card hardware or coding.
Slow financial systems can drain founders' time and cash, as hidden FX fees and compliance gaps emerge before growth plans do.
An oversubscribed second fund lifts assets under management past USD $60 million as the firm targets early-stage fintech and AI deals.
