Fintech - Investment News

Hero image for article: Fragment raises $12M to build financial rails for AI agents

FintechOctober 15, 2026

Fragment raises $12M to build financial rails for AI agents

FirstMark leads Series A for startup building ledger and payments infrastructure designed to let AI agents autonomously manage business finances with 'guaranteed correctness.'

Ai AgentsFintech+3

Hero image for article: Synthetic raises $10M to replace bookkeepers with AI

FintechOctober 14, 2026

Synthetic raises $10M to replace bookkeepers with AI

Khosla Ventures backs controversial founder Ian Crosby's fully autonomous bookkeeping AI—despite his last startup Bench's dramatic collapse just 18 months ago.

Accounting AutomationAi Automation+3

Hero banner illustration for "Ocean raises $3.2M Series A to digitize tax-free shopping"

FintechOctober 13, 2026

Ocean raises $3.2M Series A to digitize tax-free shopping

Japanese fintech closes Series A as retail sector prepares for November's mandatory shift to digital refund system for tourist tax-free shopping.

FintechSeries A+3

Hero banner illustration for "Noah raises $38M to scale stablecoin payment infrastructure"

FintechOctober 13, 2026

Noah raises $38M to scale stablecoin payment infrastructure

London fintech closes seed extension after 538% revenue surge, adding 150+ enterprise customers. Plans U.S. expansion as companies shift cross-border payments to crypto rails.

StablecoinsCrypto Payments+2

Hero banner illustration for "Atlar opens NYC HQ as AI treasury hits €500B volume"

FintechOctober 12, 2026

Atlar opens NYC HQ as AI treasury hits €500B volume

Stockholm-based treasury platform lands in New York with 150+ customers including Bandwidth and Flex, processing half a trillion in annual transactions.

FintechAi+2

Hero banner illustration for "Vangrid raises $9M to build spatial data network for Physical AI"

FintechOctober 12, 2026

Vangrid raises $9M to build spatial data network for Physical AI

Amsterdam DePIN startup pays users in USDC to capture real-world locations in 3D, building decentralized spatial data infrastructure for robots and AI agents.

Ai AgentsSpatial Mapping+3

Hero banner illustration for "Desible.ai raises $3.8M to automate BFSI workflows with AI"

FintechOctober 11, 2026

Desible.ai raises $3.8M to automate BFSI workflows with AI

Bengaluru startup builds agentic AI to orchestrate customer engagement, compliance, and operations for banks and insurers across voice, WhatsApp, and email.

Ai AgentsFintech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Cloud9 raises $500K from Alliance, hits $1M pre-seed total"

FintechOctober 11, 2026

Cloud9 raises $500K from Alliance, hits $1M pre-seed total

Kenyan neobank backed by crypto accelerator targets cross-border payments with stablecoins. Serial founders have made two acquisitions since launch.

Africa TechDigital Banking+3

Hero banner illustration for "Trace Finance raises $32M to scale stablecoin payments"

FintechOctober 11, 2026

Trace Finance raises $32M to scale stablecoin payments

Brazil-based startup lands CoinFund-led Series A after processing $12B+ in cross-border volume, bridging stablecoin rails with regulated local banking infrastructure.

StablecoinsCross Border Payments+3

Hero banner illustration for "Navra raises $19M to bridge traditional finance and blockchain"

FintechOctober 7, 2026

Navra raises $19M to bridge traditional finance and blockchain

SoFi founder Mike Cagney's new venture secures Series A led by Ribbit Capital to offer institutions self-custody blockchain access with AI agents and qualified custody.

Blockchain InfrastructureInstitutional Finance+3

Hero banner illustration for "IPID raises $16M to fight payment fraud"

FintechOctober 7, 2026

IPID raises $16M to fight payment fraud

Singapore's payment verification startup lands Series A led by Foundation Capital with strategic backing from Citi and HSBC as instant payments fuel fraud risks.

Fraud DetectionPayment Processing+2

Hero banner illustration for "Seeds Fincap raises $10.4M to expand India MSME lending"

FintechOctober 6, 2026

Seeds Fincap raises $10.4M to expand India MSME lending

Dell Foundation leads Series B for Gurugram NBFC serving 70,000+ underserved micro-businesses with cash-flow-based loans, targeting ₹1,000 Cr AUM by March 2027

FintechSme Lending+2

Hero banner illustration for "HIFI raises $37M for tokenized money infrastructure"

FintechOctober 4, 2026

HIFI raises $37M for tokenized money infrastructure

Left Lane leads round for NYC startup processing $7B+ yearly across stablecoins and bank rails, enabling 'agentic commerce' where software autonomously moves money.

StablecoinsPayment Processing+3

Hero banner illustration for "Beltic raises $7.3M to verify AI agent transactions"

FintechOctober 2, 2026

Beltic raises $7.3M to verify AI agent transactions

San Francisco startup emerges from stealth with Norwest-led round to build 'Know Your Agent' platform verifying AI agents in real-time financial transactions

Ai AgentsFintech+2

Hero banner illustration for "Charter Space raises $5M to insure the space economy"

FintechOctober 1, 2026

Charter Space raises $5M to insure the space economy

El Segundo startup closes oversubscribed seed led by Crystal Venture Partners to expand AI-native insurance brokerage serving 50+ space and defense companies.

InsurtechSpace Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Limited raises $18.5M for global corporate banking service"

FintechSeptember 29, 2026

Limited raises $18.5M for global corporate banking service

San Francisco fintech combines traditional payment rails with stablecoins to serve companies across 158 countries. Third Prime preempted the seed less than 10 months post-launch.

FintechCross Border Payments+3

Hero banner illustration for "ANote Music raises €2M to democratize music royalties"

FintechSeptember 29, 2026

ANote Music raises €2M to democratize music royalties

Luxembourg fintech secures funding from Seventure Partners and ScaleFund to expand its fractional investment platform for music catalog royalties.

FintechMusic Tech+2

Hero banner illustration for "Velocity raises $10M to scale stablecoin payment platform"

FintechSeptember 29, 2026

Velocity raises $10M to scale stablecoin payment platform

London fintech extends Series A to $48M at $200M valuation with backing from Visa Ventures and Circle Ventures to expand its stablecoin settlement network.

StablecoinsFintech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Humanos raises $3.2M to verify AI agent permissions"

FintechSeptember 28, 2026

Humanos raises $3.2M to verify AI agent permissions

Lisbon startup builds authorization layer to make AI agents insurable and creditworthy, solving liability questions as autonomous systems handle money and data.

Ai AgentsAi Access Control+3

Hero banner illustration for "Hamilton Labs raises $1.7M to tokenize Treasuries on Bitcoin"

FintechSeptember 27, 2026

Hamilton Labs raises $1.7M to tokenize Treasuries on Bitcoin

Pre-seed round led by DisrupTech Ventures backs fintech building Bitcoin-native stablecoins and tokenized U.S. Treasuries for global markets.

FintechStablecoins+3

Hero banner illustration for "functionSPACE raises $1.7M to build prediction market tools"

FintechSeptember 26, 2026

functionSPACE raises $1.7M to build prediction market tools

Germany-based startup lands pre-seed from Maven 11 and Blockwall to build developer SDK for pricing numerical outcomes, from sports trades to derivatives.

Prediction MarketsDeveloper Tools+2

Hero banner illustration for "Trebellar raises $18M to build AI for corporate real estate"

FintechSeptember 25, 2026

Trebellar raises $18M to build AI for corporate real estate

Ex-Google and Salesforce founders land Series A from Blossom Capital for agent-based platform that Meta and Uber use to automate portfolio decisions and save 70% of data-wrangling time.

Ai AgentsProptech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Givestar raises $12M to modernize charity fundraising"

FintechSeptember 24, 2026

Givestar raises $12M to modernize charity fundraising

UK fundraising platform secures Series A from Mercia Ventures to fuel US expansion, serving 800K users and 4,000 charities with mobile-first tools.

FintechNonprofit Tech+2

Hero banner illustration for "Corridor raises $25M to democratize small business health insurance"

FintechSeptember 23, 2026

Corridor raises $25M to democratize small business health insurance

Bain Capital Ventures leads seed round for AI-native benefits brokerage helping small employers save 20% on health plans through automated carrier comparisons.

InsurtechEmployee Benefits+3

Hero banner illustration for "Sela raises $21M to automate mortgage sales with AI voice"

FintechSeptember 23, 2026

Sela raises $21M to automate mortgage sales with AI voice

The 2024-founded startup's AI agents handle borrower outreach for six of the top 10 US mortgage lenders, helping originate $1B+ in loans monthly.

Ai AgentsVoice Ai+3

Hero banner illustration for "Benford raises $5.7M to build tech-native audit firm"

FintechSeptember 23, 2026

Benford raises $5.7M to build tech-native audit firm

Norwegian startup exits stealth with pre-seed funding to challenge Big Four. Already licensed and running client audits with AuditOS platform, not selling software to auditors.

Accounting AutomationFintech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Tumelo raises £9M as shareholder voting tech gains traction"

FintechSeptember 22, 2026

Tumelo raises £9M as shareholder voting tech gains traction

UK fintech quietly raised capital in August 2026 per filings, as its AI-powered proxy voting platform expands with major partnerships including Chicago Clearing Corporation.

FintechAi+3

Hero banner illustration for "Peaky raises $1.3M to connect financial plans to operations"

FintechSeptember 19, 2026

Peaky raises $1.3M to connect financial plans to operations

Belgian startup's AI platform detects when business assumptions drift before they hit the P&L, backed by JK Invest and angels from Aikido Security.

Financial Planning AnalysisAi Automation+2

Hero banner illustration for "Kastle raises $24M to automate lending with AI agents"

FintechSeptember 18, 2026

Kastle raises $24M to automate lending with AI agents

YC-backed startup deploys autonomous AI agents across mortgage servicing operations, processing $2B+ in transactions for 10 of the top 25 US servicers.

YcAi Agents+3

Hero banner illustration for "Ryft raises $27M Series B to scale marketplace payment platform"

FintechSeptember 18, 2026

Ryft raises $27M Series B to scale marketplace payment platform

UK fintech secures largest payments Series B of 2026 despite industry downturn, as marketplace infrastructure demand grows. Plans EU and US expansion.

FintechSeries B+3

Hero banner illustration for "Tare raises $13.25M for on-chain private credit exchange"

FintechSeptember 17, 2026

Tare raises $13.25M for on-chain private credit exchange

Brooklyn fintech backed by Blockchain Capital and Janus Henderson is building blockchain infrastructure to modernize the $3.5T private credit market, starting with U.S. consumer loans.

Blockchain InfrastructurePrivate Credit+2

Hero banner illustration for "JustSolve raises $4.3M to build AI debt collectors"

FintechSeptember 17, 2026

JustSolve raises $4.3M to build AI debt collectors

Milan fintech's pre-seed brings autonomous agents to European credit management, with Base10 Partners backing a platform already processing 2M+ claims for Scalapay and Qomodo.

Ai AgentsDebt Management+3

Hero banner illustration for "Triver raises £8M to automate SME cashflow streaming"

FintechSeptember 14, 2026

Triver raises £8M to automate SME cashflow streaming

London fintech lands Series B from Calderwood Capital to expand embedded invoice financing. Has funded £400M across 40,000+ invoices for 2,400 SME clients.

FintechSme Lending+2

Hero banner illustration for "Chift raises $12.2M to unify Europe's financial software APIs"

FintechSeptember 14, 2026

Chift raises $12.2M to unify Europe's financial software APIs

Brussels-based startup lands Series A from BlackFin Capital to expand its unified API connecting 120+ accounting, payment, and POS systems across Europe

FintechApi Infrastructure+3

Hero banner illustration for "Sapien raises funding at $180M valuation for AI finance"

FintechSeptember 13, 2026

Sapien raises funding at $180M valuation for AI finance

Two-year-old startup lands Neo backing to expand AI platform from FP&A into operational profitability analysis, adding customers like Bayer and Blink Charging.

AiFintech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Creditchek acquires Algosys to expand into East Africa"

FintechSeptember 12, 2026

Creditchek acquires Algosys to expand into East Africa

Nigerian credit infrastructure startup buys Ugandan core banking platform after $600k seed round, combining credit intelligence with lending management software.

Africa TechCredit Scoring+3

Hero banner illustration for "Luminary raises $22M for AI wealth transfer platform"

FintechSeptember 11, 2026

Luminary raises $22M for AI wealth transfer platform

Ten Coves Capital leads Series A for estate planning tech that turns static trusts and wills into structured data, serving advisors managing $500B+ in client assets.

Wealth ManagementAi+3

Hero banner illustration for "Latitude raises $35M for stablecoin payment infrastructure"

FintechSeptember 10, 2026

Latitude raises $35M for stablecoin payment infrastructure

Stripe and Uber alumni build infrastructure connecting stablecoin settlement to local payment rails like Pix and UPI. Oak HC/FT leads Series A.

StablecoinsCross Border Payments+2

Hero banner illustration for "Aqua raises $18.8M to automate alternative investments"

FintechSeptember 10, 2026

Aqua raises $18.8M to automate alternative investments

Y Combinator and Google-backed startup closes Series A to help wealth managers modernize alternative investment operations with AI-powered infrastructure.

YcWealth Management+3

Hero banner illustration for "Fundly.ai raises $4M to power India pharma supply chain"

FintechSeptember 8, 2026

Fundly.ai raises $4M to power India pharma supply chain

Mumbai fintech embeds credit and payments in pharma distribution network, serving 4,100+ retailers with ₹1,093 Cr+ disbursed across 24 cities.

India TechEmbedded Finance+3

Hero banner illustration for "Olenbee raises $7M to make employee benefits card-free"

FintechSeptember 8, 2026

Olenbee raises $7M to make employee benefits card-free

French fintech uses open banking to turn any payment method into meal vouchers, challenging 60-year-old market dominated by Edenred and Pluxee with instant reimbursement.

Employee BenefitsOpen Banking+2

Hero banner illustration for "OneDosh raises $4M to power stablecoin cross-border payments"

FintechSeptember 7, 2026

OneDosh raises $4M to power stablecoin cross-border payments

The New York fintech has raised $4M across two pre-seed tranches to scale its stablecoin-powered payment platform connecting the US, Nigeria, and 29 European markets.

Cross Border PaymentsStablecoins+2

Hero banner illustration for "Vangrid raises $9M to turn phones into AI mapping network"

FintechSeptember 7, 2026

Vangrid raises $9M to turn phones into AI mapping network

Dutch startup's DePIN network pays users to capture 3D spatial data on smartphones, providing real-time ground truth for robots and autonomous systems with blockchain provenance.

AiAutonomous Systems+3

Hero banner illustration for "Abwab.ai raises $4M to automate SME lending in Saudi Arabia"

FintechSeptember 4, 2026

Abwab.ai raises $4M to automate SME lending in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh-based startup lands seed round from Speedinvest and MEVP to scale AI credit engine for SME lenders, targeting $170B financing gap aligned with Vision 2030 goals.

Sme LendingAi Automation+3

Hero banner illustration for "MFast raised $6M Series A for Southeast Asia expansion"

FintechSeptember 1, 2026

MFast raised $6M Series A for Southeast Asia expansion

Vietnamese agent banking fintech secured funding from Wavemaker Partners in 2023, has since expanded to Philippines with 160,000+ agents serving unbanked populations.

FintechSeries A+3

Hero banner illustration for "Profesiolan raises €800K for Spain SME acquisition fintech"

FintechAugust 31, 2026

Profesiolan raises €800K for Spain SME acquisition fintech

Bilbao startup connects 2,000+ private investors with SME acquisition deals, mobilizing €400M in buying power to address Europe's generational business transfer wave.

FintechMergers Acquisitions+3

Hero banner illustration for "Multiplier raises $6M to build AI platform for asset managers"

FintechAugust 31, 2026

Multiplier raises $6M to build AI platform for asset managers

NYC startup from ex-Bridgewater team lands Lux Capital backing for AI platform already deployed at six hedge funds, targeting Bloomberg Terminal

AiHedge Funds+3

Hero banner illustration for "Finnable raises $56M to scale instant lending in India"

FintechAugust 30, 2026

Finnable raises $56M to scale instant lending in India

Bengaluru fintech backed by Z47 and TVS Capital has turned profitable while disbursing paperless personal loans to mid-income professionals across India's growing digital lending market.

FintechIndia Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "ERROR: Funding round cannot be verified"

FintechAugust 27, 2026

ERROR: Funding round cannot be verified

Research found no evidence of Paperstack $6.5M Series A as of August 27, 2026. Most recent confirmed funding: Matchstick Ventures (July 2025, undisclosed amount).

Funding ScrutinyStartup Validation+2

Hero banner illustration for "Maash funding claim unverified amid security questions"

FintechAugust 26, 2026

Maash funding claim unverified amid security questions

Claimed $14.2M seed round for Sri Lankan digital dollar startup cannot be confirmed; company faces technical difficulties and security incident as of August 2026.

Funding ScrutinyDigital Banking+3

Hero banner illustration for "ItoFlow raises $2.5M to build AI investment strategy platform"

FintechAugust 25, 2026

ItoFlow raises $2.5M to build AI investment strategy platform

London startup backed by Balderton builds AI agents that replicate investment processes for hedge funds and asset managers, with formal contracts and human oversight

Ai AgentsHedge Funds+3

Hero banner illustration for "neno raises $7.7M to merge AI banking with accounting"

FintechAugust 25, 2026

neno raises $7.7M to merge AI banking with accounting

Amsterdam fintech combines business banking, payroll, and accounting into one AI workspace. AlleyCorp leads seed as startup targets Dutch market dominated by legacy software.

Digital BankingAccounting Automation+3

Hero banner illustration for "BrightUp raises $2M seed for compassionate capital platform"

FintechAugust 20, 2026

BrightUp raises $2M seed for compassionate capital platform

Former Wellington exec Valerie Mosley's fintech pairs low-cost employer loans with coaching, backed by Kapor Capital and Collab Capital in early-stage round.

Seed FundingFintech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Kita raises $4.5M to automate credit underwriting with AI"

FintechAugust 19, 2026

Kita raises $4.5M to automate credit underwriting with AI

The YC-backed startup turns messy borrower documents into credit decisions in 60 seconds, serving lenders across the Philippines, Mexico, South Africa, and US.

YcAi Automation+3

Hero banner illustration for "Maximum raises $30M seed to build AI bank operating system"

FintechAugust 18, 2026

Maximum raises $30M seed to build AI bank operating system

Serial founder Randy Fernando emerges from stealth with massive seed round to replace legacy cores at 5,000+ U.S. banks. CRV leads as agentic AI reshapes financial infrastructure.

Ai AgentsDigital Banking+3

Hero banner illustration for "Navro raises $41M to scale global payments platform"

FintechAugust 17, 2026

Navro raises $41M to scale global payments platform

London fintech's Series B, led by Jump Capital, funds expansion into US, Hong Kong, Dubai and India markets as cross-border payment infrastructure heats up.

FintechCross Border Payments+2

Hero banner illustration for "TurnStay processes R1 billion in African travel payments"

FintechAugust 16, 2026

TurnStay processes R1 billion in African travel payments

The Cape Town fintech hit the milestone in six months, serving safari lodges and hotels with lower-fee international payment processing as it prepares for Series A.

FintechAfrica Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Concord acquires Finley to automate debt capital management"

FintechAugust 15, 2026

Concord acquires Finley to automate debt capital management

The capital markets administrator bought the Y Combinator-backed startup to strengthen its credit administration platform serving $60B+ in assets.

YcDebt Management+3

Hero banner illustration for "No verified 'Maximum' banking OS launch found amid AI core wave"

FintechAugust 15, 2026

No verified 'Maximum' banking OS launch found amid AI core wave

Research found no credible announcement for 'Maximum' $30M seed, but uncovered Backbase and Primitive launching AI banking platforms in April 2026 as core modernization accelerates.

Digital BankingAi Automation+2

Hero banner illustration for "Curant.ai Raises $3.1M to Bring Auditable AI to Insurance Claims"

FintechAugust 9, 2026

Curant.ai Raises $3.1M to Bring Auditable AI to Insurance Claims

St. George, Utah-based startup lands seed funding from Diagram and strategic partner Humania Insurance to scale AI platform for disability claims adjudication amid regulatory scrutiny.

InsurtechAi Governance+3

Hero banner illustration for "ORCA Raises $7M Series A to Fix Payments Before They Fail"

FintechAugust 9, 2026

ORCA Raises $7M Series A to Fix Payments Before They Fail

India's ORCA secures Series A funding to scale its AP intelligence platform that catches payment errors before money leaves accounts, targeting SMBs on Tally and Zoho.

India TechAccounting Automation+3

Hero banner illustration for "Baselayer Raises $20M Series A to Combat SMB Fraud for Banks"

FintechAugust 8, 2026

Baselayer Raises $20M Series A to Combat SMB Fraud for Banks

M13 leads Series A for fraud prevention platform serving 2,200+ financial institutions. Baselayer's AI-driven KYB system addresses surge in synthetic business fraud.

Fraud DetectionKyc Aml+3

Hero banner illustration for "Reflect's Yield Stablecoin API Gains Traction After $3.75M Seed"

FintechAugust 7, 2026

Reflect's Yield Stablecoin API Gains Traction After $3.75M Seed

A16z-backed Reflect has deployed 21 branded stablecoins via its whitelabel API since raising seed funding, targeting developers building crypto-native financial products.

StablecoinsApi Infrastructure+3

Hero banner illustration for "Sapiom Raises $15.75M to Build Payment Rails for AI Agents"

FintechAugust 6, 2026

Sapiom Raises $15.75M to Build Payment Rails for AI Agents

As AI agents begin autonomously transacting online, Sapiom raised $15.75M from Accel and Anthropic to build the financial infrastructure enabling machines to buy services.

Ai AgentsFintech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Moment's Africa Payments Push: Separating Verified Facts from Claims"

FintechAugust 5, 2026

Moment's Africa Payments Push: Separating Verified Facts from Claims

The MultiChoice-backed fintech has raised $22M and processes billions monthly across 44 African countries. But key funding details remain unverified as of August 2026.

FintechAfrica Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Decade Raises $85M in Record LatAm Seed for AI Wealth Platform"

FintechAugust 5, 2026

Decade Raises $85M in Record LatAm Seed for AI Wealth Platform

Brazilian AI wealth advisor Decade secures Latin America's largest-ever seed round, backed by Benchmark and Greenoaks, to democratize financial planning.

Wealth ManagementAi+3

Hero banner illustration for "Bessemer Backs InRisk Labs' AI-Powered Reinsurance Platform"

FintechAugust 5, 2026

Bessemer Backs InRisk Labs' AI-Powered Reinsurance Platform

The Ahmedabad-based startup, led by former Agriculture Insurance Company executives, is building parametric insurance infrastructure as India's GIFT City hub scales.

InsurtechParametric Insurance+3

FintechAugust 4, 2026

Bundle's $5.5M Bet on Pooled Rewards to Reinvent Brand Marketing

Abu Dhabi startup Bundle raises funding for its shared reward pool platform, letting brands collectively incentivize customers at lower cost—but details remain murky.

Loyalty ProgramsMarketing Tech+2

Hero banner illustration for "Axis Robotics Raises $12M to Build Crypto-Powered Robotics Data Engine"

FintechAugust 4, 2026

Axis Robotics Raises $12M to Build Crypto-Powered Robotics Data Engine

Berkeley startup secures seed funding from crypto VCs to scale community-driven data infrastructure for physical AI, using blockchain to track robot training data.

RoboticsBlockchain Infrastructure+3

Hero banner illustration for "Duppla Raises $60M to Scale Rent-to-Own Housing in Colombia"

FintechAugust 4, 2026

Duppla Raises $60M to Scale Rent-to-Own Housing in Colombia

Patria Investments leads mixed debt-equity round for Colombian proptech helping 300+ families access homeownership through innovative 5-year rent-to-own model.

ProptechLatam Tech+2

Hero banner illustration for "Curant.ai Raises $3.1M to Bring AI to Disability Insurance Claims"

FintechAugust 3, 2026

Curant.ai Raises $3.1M to Bring AI to Disability Insurance Claims

St. George startup secures seed funding led by Diagram with strategic backing from Humania Insurance to automate complex disability claims processing with enterprise AI.

InsurtechClaims Processing+2

Hero banner illustration for "Citadel Veterans Land $10M Pre-Seed for Institutional Retail Trading"

FintechAugust 3, 2026

Citadel Veterans Land $10M Pre-Seed for Institutional Retail Trading

Epic Markets raises unusually large pre-seed from Karatage to build multi-asset brokerage bringing institutional-grade execution to retail traders—before securing regulatory licenses.

FintechSecurities Trading+2

Hero banner illustration for "Syrian Super-App Labby Raises $10M in First Foreign Tech Investment"

FintechAugust 2, 2026

Syrian Super-App Labby Raises $10M in First Foreign Tech Investment

Gulf investors back Damascus-based startup's ambitious plan to bundle ride-hailing, delivery, and payments—marking a rare bet on Syria's isolated tech ecosystem.

Super AppMiddle East Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Printr Raises $4.5M from Axelar, Sui, Mantle for Cross-Chain Launchpad"

FintechAugust 1, 2026

Printr Raises $4.5M from Axelar, Sui, Mantle for Cross-Chain Launchpad

Bybit's first incubated venture tackles fragmented token launches with multi-chain platform. Fresh off V2 rollout across eight blockchains, including anti-rug features.

Token LaunchpadBlockchain Infrastructure+2

Hero banner illustration for "OneDosh Raises $4M Pre-Seed to Scale Stablecoin Remittance App"

FintechAugust 1, 2026

OneDosh Raises $4M Pre-Seed to Scale Stablecoin Remittance App

The cross-border payments startup reached 200,000 users and expanded to 29 European countries as it closed an additional $1M, signaling investor confidence in stablecoin rails.

Cross Border PaymentsStablecoins+3

Hero banner illustration for "Ex-Netflix Payments Leads Raise €7.2M for Nopan's Performance Platform"

FintechJuly 30, 2026

Ex-Netflix Payments Leads Raise €7.2M for Nopan's Performance Platform

Amsterdam fintech Nopan lands €7.2M from Newion, Crane, and Seedcamp to optimize account and wallet payments as Wero scales past 50M users across Europe.

FintechPayment Processing+2

Hero banner illustration for "OneDosh Raises $1M More, Hits 200K Users in Cross-Border Push"

FintechJuly 30, 2026

OneDosh Raises $1M More, Hits 200K Users in Cross-Border Push

The stablecoin-powered payments startup topped up its pre-seed to $4M just months after launch, riding rapid user growth and expansion into 29 European markets.

Cross Border PaymentsStablecoins+3

Hero banner illustration for "Kini's $4.3M Seed: Four Years Building Earned Wage Access in Indonesia"

FintechJuly 29, 2026

Kini's $4.3M Seed: Four Years Building Earned Wage Access in Indonesia

The Jakarta startup raised from East Ventures in 2022 to serve 99% of Indonesian workers. What's happened since and where does earned wage access stand today?

FintechSoutheast Asia Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "How Global66's $12M Series A Built a $3.7B LatAm Neobank Empire"

FintechJuly 29, 2026

How Global66's $12M Series A Built a $3.7B LatAm Neobank Empire

Five years after Quona Capital led its Series A, the Chilean fintech has processed billions across Latin America, achieved profitability, and is eyeing Colombia as its largest market.

FintechDigital Banking+3

Hero banner illustration for "Provable Markets Raises $7.5M to Scale Securities Finance ATS"

FintechJuly 27, 2026

Provable Markets Raises $7.5M to Scale Securities Finance ATS

The SEC-registered trading platform closes new funding as it adds Goldman Sachs, State Street, and ING to its Aurora marketplace following record Q2 volumes of $33B.

FintechInstitutional Finance+2

Hero banner illustration for "After £8M Series A, Wayhome Pivots Its Homeownership Model"

FintechJuly 25, 2026

After £8M Series A, Wayhome Pivots Its Homeownership Model

The UK fintech raised £8M in 2023 for its 5% deposit model. By 2026, it had retired that product entirely—a sign of trouble or evolution in mortgage alternatives?

FintechProptech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Cashboard Lands $5M Seed to Build AI Semantic Layer for Finance"

FintechJuly 24, 2026

Cashboard Lands $5M Seed to Build AI Semantic Layer for Finance

FINTOP Capital leads round for YC-backed startup building semantic layer to unite finance data and AI. Cashboard connects 900+ sources for FP&A automation.

YcFintech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Klaimee Raises $5.5M to Insure Autonomous AI Agents"

FintechJuly 23, 2026

Klaimee Raises $5.5M to Insure Autonomous AI Agents

YC-backed startup launches first liability insurance for AI agents as ISO exclusions create coverage gaps. Led by ex-SafetyWing GM with A-rated capacity backing.

YcAi Agents+3

Hero banner illustration for "Kintai Raises €10M Series A to Democratize SME Finance in Europe"

FintechJuly 22, 2026

Kintai Raises €10M Series A to Democratize SME Finance in Europe

Barcelona fintech secures Series A led by Barlon Capital to expand revenue-based financing platform. Plans to double headcount and scale frictionless working capital access.

Series ARevenue Based Financing+2

Hero banner illustration for "Sibill Doubles to 5K SMBs After €12M Series A Led by Creandum"

FintechJuly 22, 2026

Sibill Doubles to 5K SMBs After €12M Series A Led by Creandum

The Milan fintech raised €18.7M total and now serves 5,000+ Italian SMBs with integrated financial management, payments automation, and business banking—riding Italy's e-invoicing mandate.

FintechSeries A+3

Hero banner illustration for "Investre Raises $2.6M to Build Tokenized Fund Infrastructure"

FintechJuly 22, 2026

Investre Raises $2.6M to Build Tokenized Fund Infrastructure

Luxembourg fintech secures funding from Kneip to scale MiFID-licensed infrastructure for on-chain investment funds, leveraging its status as first Control Agent under EU blockchain law.

FintechTokenized Securities+3

Hero banner illustration for "Cyclops Raises $20M to Build Stablecoin Rails for Payment Giants"

FintechJuly 21, 2026

Cyclops Raises $20M to Build Stablecoin Rails for Payment Giants

The Miami startup landed Mastercard and Shift4 as clients by solving compliance headaches—now Nava Ventures is betting it can become the invisible layer powering crypto payments.

StablecoinsCrypto Payments+3

Hero banner illustration for "Flex Hits $1.2B Valuation with $70M Series B1 for AI Private Banking"

FintechJuly 21, 2026

Flex Hits $1.2B Valuation with $70M Series B1 for AI Private Banking

AI-native banking platform for business owners quintuples valuation in 16 months, adds stablecoin cross-border payments as it scales to nine-figure revenue.

AiDigital Banking+3

Hero banner illustration for "Solidus Labs' Agentic AI Push Bridges Crypto and Wall Street"

FintechJuly 18, 2026

Solidus Labs' Agentic AI Push Bridges Crypto and Wall Street

How a Goldman-born compliance startup evolved from crypto surveillance to a multidimensional AI platform—and why Webull, Kalshi, and institutional players are signing on.

Ai AgentsRegulatory Compliance+3

Hero banner illustration for "How Parametrix's $17.5M Series A Bet on Cloud Risk Insurance Paid Off"

FintechJuly 18, 2026

How Parametrix's $17.5M Series A Bet on Cloud Risk Insurance Paid Off

Five years after its Series A, the parametric insurance pioneer has proven the cloud downtime market—from CrowdStrike chaos to a $27M Series B and hundreds of data centers covered.

InsurtechCloud Infrastructure+3

Hero banner illustration for "Orthogonal Raises $4.3M to Build Payment Rails for AI Agents"

FintechJuly 16, 2026

Orthogonal Raises $4.3M to Build Payment Rails for AI Agents

YC W26 graduate goes from November 2025 prototype to $4.3M Pantera-led seed in just seven months, building payment infrastructure for the emerging AI agent economy.

YcAi Agents+3

Hero banner illustration for "Velocity Lands $38M Series A for Enterprise Stablecoin Platform"

FintechJuly 15, 2026

Velocity Lands $38M Series A for Enterprise Stablecoin Platform

London fintech closes Series A from Dragonfly, FirstMark, and Coinbase Ventures to build stablecoin treasury infrastructure for CFOs—days after Visa and Stripe backed rival consortium.

StablecoinsFintech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Nopan Raises €7.2M Seed Round for European Payment Infrastructure"

FintechJuly 15, 2026

Nopan Raises €7.2M Seed Round for European Payment Infrastructure

Amsterdam-based fintech founded by Netflix alumni closes seed round led by Newion to expand account-to-account and wallet payment optimization across Europe.

FintechPayment Processing+2

Hero banner illustration for "Stoa Raises $2.4M to Turn Idle Cash Into Lifestyle Perks"

FintechJuly 13, 2026

Stoa Raises $2.4M to Turn Idle Cash Into Lifestyle Perks

UK fintech secures pre-seed led by Bespokeist and Ingenii to scale platform that swaps savings interest for upfront subscriptions, targeting £614bn idle cash market with US expansion ahead.

FintechDigital Banking+3

Hero banner illustration for "Verto Scales Cross-Border Payments to $25B After $10M Series A"

FintechJuly 7, 2026

Verto Scales Cross-Border Payments to $25B After $10M Series A

The London-based fintech has grown from 2,000 to 5,000+ clients since its 2021 Series A, expanding into Dubai and winning the $1M Milken-Motsepe Prize in 2025.

Cross Border PaymentsFintech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Stabyl Raises $2.7M Pre-Seed to Build African FX Infrastructure"

FintechJuly 6, 2026

Stabyl Raises $2.7M Pre-Seed to Build African FX Infrastructure

Konga-led round backs Nigerian startup building stablecoin-powered FX liquidity platform for banks and fintechs, with KongaPay as first deployment partner.

Africa TechStablecoins+3

Hero banner illustration for "Maalexi Raises $2.8M Led by Saudi Insurer for Agri Exchange"

FintechJuly 6, 2026

Maalexi Raises $2.8M Led by Saudi Insurer for Agri Exchange

UAE agri-fintech startup securing oversubscribed round from Tawuniya to build MAATEX, a regulated blockchain-based agricultural commodities exchange across Gulf and India.

AgtechFintech+3

Hero banner illustration for "BR-DGE Raises £10M as Transactions Surge 15x in Two Years"

FintechJuly 5, 2026

BR-DGE Raises £10M as Transactions Surge 15x in Two Years

Edinburgh payment orchestration platform secures funding from gaming-focused Bettor Capital, targeting 100M monthly transactions by year-end as it expands globally.

Payment ProcessingFintech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Rentify Raises $2M Seed to Launch Arabic-First AI for GCC Rentals"

FintechJuly 5, 2026

Rentify Raises $2M Seed to Launch Arabic-First AI for GCC Rentals

Dubai proptech secures seed funding from real estate and fintech investors to scale Earn AI, an autonomous revenue platform serving enterprise clients across thousands of UAE units.

ProptechAi Automation+3

Hero banner illustration for "Venice AI Hits $1B Valuation With Privacy-First AI on Base Blockchain"

FintechJuly 4, 2026

Venice AI Hits $1B Valuation With Privacy-First AI on Base Blockchain

Erik Voorhees' crypto-native AI platform raises $65M Series A led by Dragonfly, reaching profitability with $70M run-rate and Claude Fable 5 integration amid AI regulation shifts.

AiPrivacy Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "a16z's First GCC Investment: $25M Series A in Saudi's Stitch"

FintechJuly 3, 2026

a16z's First GCC Investment: $25M Series A in Saudi's Stitch

Andreessen Horowitz backs Riyadh-based banking infrastructure startup in landmark deal, validating Saudi fintech's maturation as Stitch scales AI-native core platform.

FintechMiddle East Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Nebex Raises $30M from GV to Build Space Economy Exchange"

FintechJuly 3, 2026

Nebex Raises $30M from GV to Build Space Economy Exchange

NYC startup secures massive seed round led by Google Ventures to create financial infrastructure connecting sovereign buyers and space suppliers in a market heading toward $1T.

Space TechFintech+3

Hero banner illustration for "OneDosh Lands $4M Pre-Seed to Scale Stablecoin Payment Platform"

FintechJuly 2, 2026

OneDosh Lands $4M Pre-Seed to Scale Stablecoin Payment Platform

The NY-based startup has surpassed 200K users and expanded to 29 European countries as it builds stablecoin-powered rails for instant cross-border payments.

StablecoinsCross Border Payments+3

Hero banner illustration for "LinqAlpha Closes $22M Series A to Scale AI Research for Investors"

FintechJuly 2, 2026

LinqAlpha Closes $22M Series A to Scale AI Research for Investors

Former Goldman analysts' AI startup raises Series A from AXA Venture Partners, Asian financial giants. Platform serves 70+ institutions managing $5T+ in assets.

AiFintech+3

Hero banner illustration for "PayPal Ventures Leads $20M Round Into B2B Payments Pioneer Gynger"

FintechJuly 2, 2026

PayPal Ventures Leads $20M Round Into B2B Payments Pioneer Gynger

Embedded financing platform raises Series A to solve B2B cash flow crunch, with $100M debt facility. Recent case studies show 95% close rates and 30% faster sales cycles.

Embedded FinanceB2b Saas+3

Hero banner illustration for "Build.inc Raises $8.5M to Automate Real Estate Development with AI"

FintechJuly 1, 2026

Build.inc Raises $8.5M to Automate Real Estate Development with AI

Index Ventures leads seed round for startup deploying agentic AI across institutional real estate workflows, attracting OpenAI CFO and Blackstone CTO as investors.

Ai AgentsProptech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Ornn Raises $33M From a16z to Build Futures Market for GPU Compute"

FintechJune 28, 2026

Ornn Raises $33M From a16z to Build Futures Market for GPU Compute

The fintech startup has already landed its compute index on Bloomberg Terminal and partnered with ICE to launch cash-settled GPU futures contracts.

FintechGpu Cloud+2

Hero banner illustration for "Egyptian Fintech blnk Raises $37M to Scale Consumer Credit Access"

FintechJune 28, 2026

Egyptian Fintech blnk Raises $37M to Scale Consumer Credit Access

Algebra Ventures leads $12.5M Series A for profitable point-of-sale lender serving Egypt's underbanked. The raise includes $24.6M in debt facilities from local banks.

FintechConsumer Finance+3

Hero banner illustration for "Techdollar Raises $3M to Unlock Liquidity from Pre-IPO Equity"

FintechJune 27, 2026

Techdollar Raises $3M to Unlock Liquidity from Pre-IPO Equity

Fintech startup offers 24-48 hour loans secured against private company shares in AI, robotics, and defense—no dilution required. Launches with $100M in qualified demand.

FintechEquity Compensation+2

Hero banner illustration for "GrailPay Raises $10.5M Series A for ACH Fraud Prevention Platform"

FintechJune 26, 2026

GrailPay Raises $10.5M Series A for ACH Fraud Prevention Platform

New York fintech secures Series A led by MissionOG to build AI-powered risk analytics for instant payments as ACH fraud losses surge and Same Day ACH volume climbs 16.7%.

Fraud DetectionPayment Processing+3

Hero banner illustration for "Trovy Raises $15M Series A for Card-Linked HELOC at Mortgage Rates"

FintechJune 25, 2026

Trovy Raises $15M Series A for Card-Linked HELOC at Mortgage Rates

NYC fintech offers home equity credit cards at 6%-14% APR vs ~21% card average. Live in 27 states 18 months post-launch. Left Lane Capital leads round; total funding hits $25M.

FintechConsumer Finance+2

Hero banner illustration for "Lama AI Lands $12M Series A to Automate Business Lending with GenAI"

FintechJune 24, 2026

Lama AI Lands $12M Series A to Automate Business Lending with GenAI

The NYC-based fintech is transforming how banks originate business loans with AI agents, backed by EJF Ventures and growing 300% year-over-year.

Ai AgentsCommercial Lending+3

Hero banner illustration for "Trace Finance Lands $32M Series A for Brazil Stablecoin Rails"

FintechJune 18, 2026

Trace Finance Lands $32M Series A for Brazil Stablecoin Rails

Brazil-focused stablecoin payments startup secures Series A from CoinFund, Coinbase Ventures, and Haun Ventures to expand regulated infrastructure across Latin America.

StablecoinsCrypto Payments+3

Hero banner illustration for "Flagright Raises $12.5M Series A for AI Compliance Platform"

FintechJune 17, 2026

Flagright Raises $12.5M Series A for AI Compliance Platform

AI-powered AML platform serving 100+ fintechs secures Series A to scale financial crime detection technology that cuts false positives by 93% and compliance costs by 80%.

Kyc AmlFintech+3

Hero banner illustration for "F2 Raises $14M Seed to Scale AI Platform for Private Credit"

FintechJune 13, 2026

F2 Raises $14M Seed to Scale AI Platform for Private Credit

Y Combinator-backed F2 secures $14M led by HighlandX to scale its Excel-native AI platform across private credit and commercial banks, processing 15K+ deals annually.

YcPrivate Credit+3

Hero banner illustration for "Hypha Raises $50M Seed for AI Asset Intelligence in Private Markets"

FintechJune 12, 2026

Hypha Raises $50M Seed for AI Asset Intelligence in Private Markets

Former BuzzFeed CTO's stealth startup emerges with mega-seed from investor-customers, tackling document chaos in private credit and commercial real estate lending.

AiDocument Intelligence+3

Hero banner illustration for "a16z Makes First Saudi Bet: Stitch Raises $25M for Banking OS"

FintechJune 11, 2026

a16z Makes First Saudi Bet: Stitch Raises $25M for Banking OS

Banking infrastructure startup Stitch secures $25M Series A from Andreessen Horowitz in the firm's first Gulf investment, betting on AI-native core banking for MENA.

Digital BankingMiddle East Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Earlytrade Raises $14.2M Series A for Construction Payments Marketplace"

FintechJune 10, 2026

Earlytrade Raises $14.2M Series A for Construction Payments Marketplace

Australian fintech serving 211,000+ subcontractors lands funding from S3 Ventures and Brick & Mortar to scale AI-powered early payment platform amid construction cash flow crisis.

Construction TechPayment Processing+3

Hero banner illustration for "Egyptian Fintech blnk Raises $37M to Scale POS Lending Nationwide"

FintechJune 9, 2026

Egyptian Fintech blnk Raises $37M to Scale POS Lending Nationwide

Profitable consumer finance startup secures $12.5M Series A led by Algebra Ventures plus $24.6M debt, serving 1M+ customers across 3,000 merchants with credit card launch planned.

Consumer FinanceAfrica Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "EDGE Markets Raises $29M Series A for Gaming Payment Infrastructure"

FintechJune 9, 2026

EDGE Markets Raises $29M Series A for Gaming Payment Infrastructure

CoinFund leads round to build payment rails for surging prediction markets sector, as startup's gaming debit card processes $2B+ in transactions.

Series APayment Processing+3

Hero banner illustration for "AEON Raises $8M Pre-Seed for AI Agent Crypto Payment Infrastructure"

FintechJune 5, 2026

AEON Raises $8M Pre-Seed for AI Agent Crypto Payment Infrastructure

YZi Labs leads round for Hong Kong startup building crypto settlement infrastructure for autonomous AI agents, claiming 2M users and 30M monthly transactions.

Ai AgentsCrypto Payments+2

Hero banner illustration for "ZeroDrift Raises $10M Led by a16z for AI Compliance Firewall"

FintechJune 3, 2026

ZeroDrift Raises $10M Led by a16z for AI Compliance Firewall

Startup tackles billion-dollar compliance crisis with real-time AI governance, blocking non-compliant messages before they're sent—targeting financial services giants.

Ai GovernanceRegulatory Compliance+3

Hero banner illustration for "Ex-Monzo Team's Gradient Labs Doubles Series A to $26M"

FintechJune 2, 2026

Ex-Monzo Team's Gradient Labs Doubles Series A to $26M

London-based AI startup serving Wise, Monzo, and Current claims 900% revenue growth and 100k+ monthly voice calls as financial institutions embrace autonomous customer operations.

Series AConversational Ai+3

Hero banner illustration for "Handshaik Raises $2.1M to Bring AI to M&A Deal Sourcing"

FintechJune 2, 2026

Handshaik Raises $2.1M to Bring AI to M&A Deal Sourcing

London-based startup backed by 20+ angels aims to replace manual prospect research with AI, targeting M&A advisors, private equity firms, and B2B sales teams.

AiMergers Acquisitions+3

Hero banner illustration for "Rovia Raises $1M to Help Indian Professionals Unlock US RSU Wealth"

FintechJune 1, 2026

Rovia Raises $1M to Help Indian Professionals Unlock US RSU Wealth

Antler India backs cross-border wealth platform targeting $1.5T in equity compensation held by Indian employees at US tech companies, addressing tax complexity and FX friction.

Equity CompensationCross Border Payments+3

Hero banner illustration for "Voxmind Secures £546K to Fill Voice ID Gap Left by Tech Giants"

FintechMay 27, 2026

Voxmind Secures £546K to Fill Voice ID Gap Left by Tech Giants

London startup raises pre-seed round led by Ascension Ventures to deploy voice biometrics with deepfake detection for banks and telecoms, as AWS and Azure abandon the market.

Biometric VerificationVoice Ai+3

Hero banner illustration for "Forecastr Raises $7M Series A to Automate Startup Financial Planning"

FintechMay 24, 2026

Forecastr Raises $7M Series A to Automate Startup Financial Planning

Louisville-based fintech secures funding from Discover's financial health fund as CEO calls it 'most challenging fundraise.' 550 startups now use its FP&A platform.

FintechFinancial Planning Analysis+3

Hero banner illustration for "Sunbound Closes Series A to Scale Senior Care Payment Platform"

FintechMay 23, 2026

Sunbound Closes Series A to Scale Senior Care Payment Platform

The vertical fintech has processed $1B+ in payments and hired a new C-suite as it tackles the fragmented revenue cycle in assisted living and skilled nursing facilities.

Series APayment Processing+3

Hero banner illustration for "Viewz Raises $7M to Replace Finance Stack with AI-Native Platform"

FintechMay 20, 2026

Viewz Raises $7M to Replace Finance Stack with AI-Native Platform

Israeli-American startup exits stealth with platform that combines automated bookkeeping, real-time intelligence, and embedded finance team—claiming zero churn since launch.

FintechAccounting Automation+3

Hero banner illustration for "Eisen Raises $18.5M to Automate Escheatment for Banks and Fintechs"

FintechMay 20, 2026

Eisen Raises $18.5M to Automate Escheatment for Banks and Fintechs

The NYC startup monitors $16B in dormant accounts, helping financial institutions prevent customer funds from being seized by states—a $70B problem most people don't know exists.

FintechRegulatory Compliance+3

Hero banner illustration for "getquin Scales European Wealth Platform to 500K Users Without New Funding"

FintechMay 20, 2026

getquin Scales European Wealth Platform to 500K Users Without New Funding

Berlin's getquin hits half a million users tracking €20B+ in assets across Europe, expanding via partnerships rather than fresh capital since 2022 Series A.

FintechWealth Management+2

FintechMay 20, 2026

Benji Raises $6.25M Seed for 'Plaid of Loyalty' Partnership API

NYC startup building infrastructure to connect loyalty programs lands backing from Preface Ventures and Atinc as pay-with-points becomes table stakes.

FintechApi Infrastructure+3

Hero banner illustration for "Nof1 Raises $15M to Train AI Models From Scratch for Trading"

FintechMay 19, 2026

Nof1 Raises $15M to Train AI Models From Scratch for Trading

Seven-person AI lab shows frontier models struggle at autonomous trading, plans consumer platform with custom-trained agents after $15M round from SUI Group.

Ai AgentsFintech+3

Hero banner illustration for "bunch Raises $35M Series B to Automate Private Markets Fund Operations"

FintechMay 19, 2026

bunch Raises $35M Series B to Automate Private Markets Fund Operations

Berlin-based bunch lands $35M from Portage to scale its AI-native platform serving 150+ fund managers. The fintech targets legacy operations for VC and PE funds across Europe.

FintechSeries B+3

Hero banner illustration for "Stream Closes $9.2M Seed Led by BECO for MENA Billing Platform"

FintechMay 16, 2026

Stream Closes $9.2M Seed Led by BECO for MENA Billing Platform

Riyadh-based Stream extends seed round to $9.2M with BECO Capital and STV to build billing infrastructure for MENA, where recurring payments lag despite 70%+ digital adoption.

FintechMiddle East Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Atlas Card's $40M Series C: From Near-Bankruptcy to Ultra-Premium"

FintechMay 16, 2026

Atlas Card's $40M Series C: From Near-Bankruptcy to Ultra-Premium

The fintech pivoted from mass-market debit to a $1,000/year concierge charge card, raising $40M at $420M valuation by targeting the super-rich—not democratizing access.

FintechStartup Pivots+3

Hero banner illustration for "Exponent Raises $40M to Build Fintech Stack for Franchise Operators"

FintechMay 15, 2026

Exponent Raises $40M to Build Fintech Stack for Franchise Operators

QSR-focused fintech lands Series A from Asian leasing giant Chailease, VCs, and NBA's Kyle Kuzma—combining corporate cards, lending, and AI accounting for multi-unit operators.

FintechSeries A+3

Hero banner illustration for "Stitch Raises $25M Series A Led by a16z in First Gulf Investment"

FintechMay 14, 2026

Stitch Raises $25M Series A Led by a16z in First Gulf Investment

Saudi banking software startup lands a16z's first GCC investment, marking a milestone for both the company and the Silicon Valley giant's regional expansion.

FintechSeries A+3

Hero banner illustration for "Balcony Raises $12.7M to Tokenize US Property Records on Blockchain"

FintechMay 14, 2026

Balcony Raises $12.7M to Tokenize US Property Records on Blockchain

Property intelligence startup lands seed funding to expand digital infrastructure for land records, with contracts covering $240B+ in real estate across multiple counties.

Blockchain InfrastructureProptech+2

Hero banner illustration for "Secludy AI Raises $4M to Unlock Fintech Data for AI Without Privacy Risk"

FintechMay 14, 2026

Secludy AI Raises $4M to Unlock Fintech Data for AI Without Privacy Risk

Ex-TikTok privacy lead's startup secures seed funding to solve regulated industries' biggest AI bottleneck: training models on sensitive data without exposing customer information.

Privacy TechAi+3

Hero banner illustration for "SoBanHang Raises $3.8M to Power Vietnam's 800K SMEs with AI Fintech"

FintechMay 14, 2026

SoBanHang Raises $3.8M to Power Vietnam's 800K SMEs with AI Fintech

Vietnamese fintech SoBanHang secures pre-Series A from Hong Leong Bank and OSK-SBI to scale AI-native platform serving 800K+ businesses with $5B+ in annual transactions.

FintechAi+3

Hero banner illustration for "Paygentic's $2M Pre-Seed Powers AI Agent Billing Infrastructure"

FintechMay 13, 2026

Paygentic's $2M Pre-Seed Powers AI Agent Billing Infrastructure

SF-based Paygentic raised $2M in October 2025 to build monetization rails for the agentic economy, recently integrating with Okahu's observability platform in May 2026.

Ai AgentsFintech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Nuva Digital Raises $5.2M Seed to Scale RWA Tokenization Platform"

FintechMay 13, 2026

Nuva Digital Raises $5.2M Seed to Scale RWA Tokenization Platform

Morgan Creek Digital leads round for blockchain infrastructure enabling permissionless access to tokenized real-world assets across multiple chains.

Blockchain InfrastructureTokenized Securities+2

Hero banner illustration for "Marloo Raises $10M to Build AI Operating System for Financial Advisors"

FintechMay 12, 2026

Marloo Raises $10M to Build AI Operating System for Financial Advisors

London-Sydney startup secures Blackbird-led seed to expand beyond meeting notes into full workflow OS, reaching 650+ firms with near-zero churn in first year.

FintechAi Agents+3

Hero banner illustration for "Haun Ventures Closes $1B Fund Betting on Crypto, AI Agents"

FintechMay 11, 2026

Haun Ventures Closes $1B Fund Betting on Crypto, AI Agents

Former a16z partner Katie Haun raised $1B across two funds to back financial infrastructure, tokenization, and the 'agentic economy' where AI agents transact.

Venture CapitalCrypto Trading+3

Hero banner illustration for "India Launches $1.2B Fund of Funds 2.0 to Catalyze Startup Funding"

FintechMay 11, 2026

India Launches $1.2B Fund of Funds 2.0 to Catalyze Startup Funding

Government's ₹10,000 crore fund-of-funds targets deep tech, manufacturing, and micro VCs—operational guidelines released April 2026, with SIDBI leading deployment.

India TechVenture Capital+3

Hero banner illustration for "Corgi Hits $1.3B Valuation Just 4 Months After Series A"

FintechMay 11, 2026

Corgi Hits $1.3B Valuation Just 4 Months After Series A

The insurtech startup raised $160M from TCV, doubling its valuation to unicorn status in record time. The AI-native carrier is now expanding beyond startup insurance.

InsurtechUnicorn+3

Hero banner illustration for "Aurm Raises $4.4M to Disrupt India's Bank Locker Market"

FintechMay 11, 2026

Aurm Raises $4.4M to Disrupt India's Bank Locker Market

Series A round backs 24/7 automated vault network in residential communities, addressing India's chronic shortage of secure storage amid $2.4 trillion in household gold.

FintechIndia Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Saturn Hits $100M TVL Post-Launch After $800K YZi Labs Raise"

FintechMay 9, 2026

Saturn Hits $100M TVL Post-Launch After $800K YZi Labs Raise

YZi-backed Saturn brings Bitcoin-linked 11% yields on-chain via Strategy preferred dividends, reaching $100M TVL within weeks of April mainnet launch.

DefiBlockchain Infrastructure+2

Hero banner illustration for "Fazeshift Raises $17M Series A to Automate Enterprise AR with AI"

FintechMay 8, 2026

Fazeshift Raises $17M Series A to Automate Enterprise AR with AI

The AI-powered accounts receivable platform grew revenue 12x and now serves eight unicorns as it races to build the 'execution layer' for autonomous finance operations.

Accounting AutomationAi+3

Hero banner illustration for "Unitas Raises $13.3M Seed to Scale DeFi Yield Infrastructure"

FintechMay 8, 2026

Unitas Raises $13.3M Seed to Scale DeFi Yield Infrastructure

Crypto yield protocol Unitas closes seed round led by Amber Group to expand its delta-neutral stablecoin platform, which has distributed $3M in yield since launch.

DefiStablecoins+2

Hero banner illustration for "OpenTrade Raises $17M to Scale Stablecoin Yield Infrastructure"

FintechMay 7, 2026

OpenTrade Raises $17M to Scale Stablecoin Yield Infrastructure

UK platform hits $200M TVL serving fintechs with institutional-grade yield products, backed by a16z crypto and Mercury as stablecoin market tops $300B

StablecoinsFintech+3

Hero banner illustration for "CredibleX Raises $15M Series A to Scale Embedded SME Finance in MENA"

FintechMay 7, 2026

CredibleX Raises $15M Series A to Scale Embedded SME Finance in MENA

Abu Dhabi-based fintech closes Series A led by Mubadala to expand its API-driven lending infrastructure across 70+ distribution partners, targeting MENA's underserved SME sector.

FintechSme Lending+3

Hero banner illustration for "Ex-Swiggy CTO's Trading Platform Sahi Raises $33M at $200M Valuation"

FintechMay 4, 2026

Ex-Swiggy CTO's Trading Platform Sahi Raises $33M at $200M Valuation

Indian stock trading startup triples valuation in under a year with strong growth metrics, as Accel Growth leads Series B to fuel expansion into new asset classes.

FintechInvestment Platforms+2

Hero banner illustration for "Midas Raises $50M Series A to Unlock Instant Liquidity for Tokenized Assets"

FintechMay 3, 2026

Midas Raises $50M Series A to Unlock Instant Liquidity for Tokenized Assets

Berlin-based platform secures funding from RRE and Creandum to scale infrastructure bringing instant redemptions to $1.7B+ in tokenized Treasuries and institutional strategies.

Tokenized SecuritiesDefi+3

Hero banner illustration for "Siam Digital Lending Raises $7.8M Series A for AI-Driven Credit in Thailand"

FintechMay 3, 2026

Siam Digital Lending Raises $7.8M Series A for AI-Driven Credit in Thailand

Bangkok fintech secures oversubscribed round from German and Hong Kong investors to scale responsible lending with proprietary AI underwriting in Southeast Asia's underserved market.

FintechSeries A+3

Hero banner illustration for "Fun Raises $72M Series A to Scale Crypto-Fiat Payment Infrastructure"

FintechMay 2, 2026

Fun Raises $72M Series A to Scale Crypto-Fiat Payment Infrastructure

Multicoin and SignalFire co-lead round for payments platform processing $18B+ annually. Fun powers deposits for Polymarket and Aave as stablecoin adoption accelerates.

FintechPayment Processing+3

Hero banner illustration for "Oolka Raises $14M Series A Led by Accel for AI Credit Platform"

FintechMay 1, 2026

Oolka Raises $14M Series A Led by Accel for AI Credit Platform

The AI-powered credit platform reaches 6M users and $2.5M ARR with backing from Accel, Lightspeed, and Meesho co-founders as it expands into broader finance.

FintechAi+3

Hero banner illustration for "Belo Raises $14M Series A Led by Tether for LatAm Expansion"

FintechMay 1, 2026

Belo Raises $14M Series A Led by Tether for LatAm Expansion

Buenos Aires-based digital wallet secures funding to expand stablecoin-powered cross-border payments to six new markets, targeting freelancers and remote workers.

Series ACross Border Payments+3

Hero banner illustration for "Novio Raises $12M Series A to Scale India's Credit Card Revolution"

FintechApril 30, 2026

Novio Raises $12M Series A to Scale India's Credit Card Revolution

Credilio's consumer brand hits 100K users in under a year with FD-backed cards for India's underbanked, targets 5M cards as UPI integration unlocks new segment.

FintechConsumer Finance+3

Hero banner illustration for "How Busha's $4.2M Seed Survived Nigeria's Crypto Ban to Win Licensing"

FintechApril 29, 2026

How Busha's $4.2M Seed Survived Nigeria's Crypto Ban to Win Licensing

Jump Capital's 2021 bet weathered regulatory storms, positioning the Nigerian exchange for SEC approval, 1M users, and stablecoin infrastructure play by 2026

Crypto TradingEmerging Markets+3

Hero banner illustration for "UAE's Comfi Raises $65M Pre-Series A for B2B BNPL in MENA"

FintechApril 28, 2026

UAE's Comfi Raises $65M Pre-Series A for B2B BNPL in MENA

Dubai-based B2B payments startup secures hybrid equity and debt round led by Iliad Partners to scale AI-powered invoice financing across the Middle East and North Africa.

FintechB2b Saas+3

Hero banner illustration for "Quillon Raises $1.5M to Build Audit-Ready AI for Accountants"

FintechApril 26, 2026

Quillon Raises $1.5M to Build Audit-Ready AI for Accountants

Sofia-based startup secures pre-seed from 42CAP to automate technical accounting workflows with AI that traces every output to exact GAAP standards and SEC filings.

Accounting AutomationAi+3

Hero banner illustration for "Astor Nets $5M Seed Led by Monashees for AI Financial Advisor"

FintechApril 25, 2026

Astor Nets $5M Seed Led by Monashees for AI Financial Advisor

YC-backed startup brings SEC-registered AI investment advice to HENRYs at $15/month, attracting investors as Robinhood and incumbents race to build AI advisory tools.

YcFintech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Skydo Raises $10M Series A to Slash Cross-Border Payment Costs for SMBs"

FintechApril 25, 2026

Skydo Raises $10M Series A to Slash Cross-Border Payment Costs for SMBs

Bengaluru fintech secures Series A from Susquehanna Asia VC, reaches 40K+ exporters with zero-FX-markup model. Plans US expansion after RBI approval.

Cross Border PaymentsFintech+3

Hero banner illustration for "SteveKnows' AI CFO Platform Emerges With Murky Funding Claims"

FintechApril 24, 2026

SteveKnows' AI CFO Platform Emerges With Murky Funding Claims

Chicago startup markets AI financial intelligence tool amid unverified $18M seed reports and sparse public footprint, raising questions about transparency in AI finance sector.

AiFintech+3

Hero banner illustration for "PvX Partners Raises $10.5M Series A for Non-Dilutive Growth Capital"

FintechApril 24, 2026

PvX Partners Raises $10.5M Series A for Non-Dilutive Growth Capital

Singapore fintech closes Series A to scale revenue-share UA financing model, reaching $750M+ in commitments. Plans to quadruple deal flow in 2026 as startups seek equity alternatives.

FintechSeries A+3

Hero banner illustration for "Firenze Raises £6M to Democratize Lombard Loans for Wealth Managers"

FintechApril 23, 2026

Firenze Raises £6M to Democratize Lombard Loans for Wealth Managers

Manchester fintech secures AlbionVC-led round to scale investment-backed lending from £65K minimums—down from industry's typical £1M threshold—while partners represent £200bn AUM.

FintechWealth Management+2

Hero banner illustration for "Seapoint Raises €7.5M to Build AI-Native Finance Hub for EU Startups"

FintechApril 22, 2026

Seapoint Raises €7.5M to Build AI-Native Finance Hub for EU Startups

Ex-Stripe European CIO's fintech lands seed from 13books, angels from Stripe, Revolut, and Intercom. All-in-one platform now open to UK and Irish founders after 80+ beta users.

FintechSeed Funding+3

Hero banner illustration for "Pillar Raises $20M Seed Led by a16z for Commodity Hedging Tech"

FintechApril 21, 2026

Pillar Raises $20M Seed Led by a16z for Commodity Hedging Tech

NYC fintech automates commodity and FX hedging for supply chain operators navigating trade fragmentation and volatility, bringing institutional-grade risk tools to SMBs.

FintechFx Hedging+3

Hero banner illustration for "Mirabelle Lands €6M Seed to Launch Reverse Mortgage Platform in France"

FintechApril 20, 2026

Mirabelle Lands €6M Seed to Launch Reverse Mortgage Platform in France

French fintech secures funding and regulatory approval to bring reverse mortgages to seniors, targeting a market projected to reach €8B by 2035 as traditional banks enter the space.

FintechSeed Funding+3

Hero banner illustration for "OpenAI Alumni Launch $100M VC Fund for 'Post-AGI' Startups"

FintechApril 20, 2026

OpenAI Alumni Launch $100M VC Fund for 'Post-AGI' Startups

Zero Shot Fund, led by former OpenAI engineers, closes $20M of $100M target to back robotics, energy, and AI security startups with technical diligence from frontier AI builders.

Venture CapitalAgi Research+3

Hero banner illustration for "Zenskar Raises $15M Series A for AI-Native Order-to-Cash Platform"

FintechApril 18, 2026

Zenskar Raises $15M Series A for AI-Native Order-to-Cash Platform

The billing automation startup lands funding from Susquehanna VC and Bessemer to expand 'agentic' capabilities and deliver Zero-Touch Finance for B2B companies.

FintechAi Agents+3

Hero banner illustration for "Spektr Raises $20M from NEA for AI Compliance After Prior Exit"

FintechApril 17, 2026

Spektr Raises $20M from NEA for AI Compliance After Prior Exit

Copenhagen compliance startup founded by HelloFlow alumni secures Series A from top-tier US VC to automate KYC/AML work as EU regulations tighten.

Regulatory ComplianceFintech+2

Hero banner illustration for "Nava AI Raises $8.3M to Keep Financial AI Agents from Going Rogue"

FintechApril 17, 2026

Nava AI Raises $8.3M to Keep Financial AI Agents from Going Rogue

Ex-EigenLayer founders secure backing from Polychain and Archetype to build escrow and verification infrastructure for AI agents handling real money in DeFi.

Ai AgentsDefi+3

Hero banner illustration for "Votre Raises $3.75M from a16z CSX for On-Chain Bitcoin Lending"

FintechApril 16, 2026

Votre Raises $3.75M from a16z CSX for On-Chain Bitcoin Lending

Ex-Goldman Sachs exec launches 'America's first fully onchain investment bank' with a16z-backed seed round, targeting HNWIs with Bitcoin-backed loans on Base.

FintechBlockchain Infrastructure+3

Hero banner illustration for "India Operationalizes $1.2B Fund to Rescue Early-Stage Deep Tech"

FintechApril 15, 2026

India Operationalizes $1.2B Fund to Rescue Early-Stage Deep Tech

Government's Fund of Funds 2.0 targets patient capital gaps with four-segment strategy. First corpus backed 1,370+ startups; new fund prioritizes long R&D cycles.

DeeptechStartup Funding+3

Hero banner illustration for "Pulpos Raises $5M to Bring AI-Powered POS to Mexican Micro-Businesses"

FintechApril 15, 2026

Pulpos Raises $5M to Bring AI-Powered POS to Mexican Micro-Businesses

Mexican fintech Pulpos secures seed funding led by Dalus Capital to deploy AI agents via WhatsApp, automating customer service and operations for 10,000+ informal retailers.

FintechAi Agents+3

Hero banner illustration for "INXY Payments Lands $7M Seed After Processing $2B in Transactions"

FintechApril 14, 2026

INXY Payments Lands $7M Seed After Processing $2B in Transactions

Warsaw-based stablecoin infrastructure startup closes $4M seed extension from Flashpoint VC, bringing total to $7M. The platform now serves 100+ businesses with 500% YoY growth.

StablecoinsPayment Processing+2

Hero banner illustration for "Y Combinator's Historic First: $500K Seed Round Paid Entirely in USDC"

FintechApril 14, 2026

Y Combinator's Historic First: $500K Seed Round Paid Entirely in USDC

Prediction markets startup Totalis receives YC's first all-stablecoin funding via Solana, marking a shift in how accelerators deploy capital to founders globally.

YcStablecoins+3

Hero banner illustration for "Ralio Lands $2.5M Pre-Seed to Enable Safe AI Agent Payments"

FintechApril 14, 2026

Ralio Lands $2.5M Pre-Seed to Enable Safe AI Agent Payments

London startup's 3x oversubscribed round backs payments infrastructure with guardrails, identity verification, and audit trails for autonomous AI agents.

Ai AgentsPayment Processing+3

Hero banner illustration for "Round Treasury Raises $6M Seed for AI Finance Automation Platform"

FintechApril 14, 2026

Round Treasury Raises $6M Seed for AI Finance Automation Platform

London fintech secures seed funding led by Alstin Capital to automate corporate treasury, payments, and payroll with AI—processing $500M+ to date.

FintechSeed Funding+3

Hero banner illustration for "Jozo Raises $2.2M Seed to Tokenize Saudi Real Estate"

FintechApril 14, 2026

Jozo Raises $2.2M Seed to Tokenize Saudi Real Estate

Riyadh-based PropTech secures funding from Sheikh Hamad Bin Saedan Real Estate Co. to scale fractional ownership platform operating in REGA's regulatory sandbox.

ProptechTokenized Securities+2

Hero banner illustration for "Fuse Raises $25M to Replace Credit Unions' Aging Loan Systems"

FintechApril 12, 2026

Fuse Raises $25M to Replace Credit Unions' Aging Loan Systems

AI-native lending platform secures Series A from Footwork and Primary, launches $5M 'Rescue Fund' to help 100+ institutions switch from legacy loan origination software.

FintechCredit Unions+3

Hero banner illustration for "Juno Raises $12M Seed to Automate Tax Prep for Professional Firms"

FintechApril 11, 2026

Juno Raises $12M Seed to Automate Tax Prep for Professional Firms

CPA-founded startup reaches mid-seven-figure ARR in 8 months with AI tools that cut return prep from hours to minutes, attracting nearly 500 tax firms.

Accounting AutomationB2b Saas+3

Hero banner illustration for "Argentina's Depay Raises $4M to Unify LATAM Payment Rails"

FintechApril 10, 2026

Argentina's Depay Raises $4M to Unify LATAM Payment Rails

Seed round led by North Island Ventures backs platform blending crypto and QR payments across Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Peru—claiming $400M+ processed in under a year.

FintechCross Border Payments+3

Hero banner illustration for "Strala Raises $51.3M Series B for AI-Powered Insurance Claims"

FintechApril 10, 2026

Strala Raises $51.3M Series B for AI-Powered Insurance Claims

The AI-native claims platform backed by Founders Fund and Emergence will scale its tech-enabled TPA services for P&C insurers, MGAs, and captives.

InsurtechClaims Processing+3

Hero banner illustration for "Pharos Network Raises $44M Series A for Institutional RWA Blockchain"

FintechApril 9, 2026

Pharos Network Raises $44M Series A for Institutional RWA Blockchain

Layer-1 blockchain for real-world assets closes significant round led by consortium including Sumitomo and Chainlink, months after hitting near-unicorn valuation.

Blockchain InfrastructureInstitutional Finance+2

Hero banner illustration for "Tori Labs Secures Seed from Delphi to Bring TradFi Yields On-Chain"

FintechApril 8, 2026

Tori Labs Secures Seed from Delphi to Bring TradFi Yields On-Chain

Cayman-based startup emerges from stealth with market-neutral yield protocol offering 15% APY, targeting institutional DeFi adoption with Wall Street-style strategies.

DefiSeed Funding+2

Hero banner illustration for "ARO Network Raises $5M for Decentralized AI Edge Cloud Platform"

FintechApril 8, 2026

ARO Network Raises $5M for Decentralized AI Edge Cloud Platform

Singapore-based DePIN startup secures strategic round from NoLimit Holdings and mystery Asian data center operator to scale 1.18M-node edge network for AI workloads.

Ai InfrastructureEdge Computing+3

Hero banner illustration for "Happy Pay Raises $5M to Scale Ad-Subsidized BNPL Across South Africa"

FintechApril 6, 2026

Happy Pay Raises $5M to Scale Ad-Subsidized BNPL Across South Africa

Cape Town fintech lands Partech-led seed round to expand interest-free payment network that shifts instalment costs to merchants. Startup now serves 600K+ users.

FintechConsumer Finance+3

Hero banner illustration for "Paraglide AI Raises €4.2M Seed for Agentic AR Automation"

FintechApril 6, 2026

Paraglide AI Raises €4.2M Seed for Agentic AR Automation

Swedish startup's AI agents handle two-way billing conversations, cutting DSO 34%. Bessemer and DN Capital co-lead seed for 'agentic' accounts receivable platform.

Ai AgentsAccounting Automation+3

Hero banner illustration for "GoSats Raises $5M Series A to Scale Bitcoin Rewards Platform"

FintechApril 6, 2026

GoSats Raises $5M Series A to Scale Bitcoin Rewards Platform

Y Combinator-backed startup led by Konvoy aims to grow from 150K to 1M users, bridging traditional cashback with crypto adoption amid India's strict digital asset regulations.

YcFintech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Klarna Veterans' Galdera Labs Raises €1.5M for AI Financial Modeling"

FintechApril 5, 2026

Klarna Veterans' Galdera Labs Raises €1.5M for AI Financial Modeling

Stockholm-based startup led by former Klarna executives secures pre-seed funding from J12 Ventures and Antler to build AI-native platform replacing Excel-based FP&A workflows.

FintechFinancial Planning Analysis+3

Hero banner illustration for "Pumpcade Raises $1M Pre-Seed for Livestream Prediction Markets"

FintechApril 5, 2026

Pumpcade Raises $1M Pre-Seed for Livestream Prediction Markets

Pump.fun leads funding for Solana platform that lets viewers bet on stream outcomes via chat commands, merging crypto prediction markets with real-time content engagement.

Prediction MarketsCrypto Trading+2

Hero banner illustration for "Alien Raises $7.1M to Link AI Agents to Verified Humans"

FintechApril 5, 2026

Alien Raises $7.1M to Link AI Agents to Verified Humans

Initialized Capital and Finality co-lead pre-seed for privacy-first identity network that proves personhood and cryptographically ties AI agents to accountable owners.

Ai AgentsIdentity Verification+3

Hero banner illustration for "Coinbase Acquires Clearing Company in Prediction Markets Push"

FintechApril 4, 2026

Coinbase Acquires Clearing Company in Prediction Markets Push

Just months after leading its $15M seed round, Coinbase acquired The Clearing Company to enter regulated prediction markets—a strategic bet on crypto's next financial frontier.

FintechPrediction Markets+2

Hero banner illustration for "Paraglide AI Raises $5M to Automate Accounts Receivable with Agents"

FintechApril 3, 2026

Paraglide AI Raises $5M to Automate Accounts Receivable with Agents

Swedish startup secures seed funding from Bessemer and DN Capital to deploy agentic AI for collections and invoice management, promising to cut DSO by 34% in weeks.

Ai AgentsAccounting Automation+3

Hero banner illustration for "Kulipa Banks $6.2M Seed for Stablecoin Card Infrastructure"

FintechApril 3, 2026

Kulipa Banks $6.2M Seed for Stablecoin Card Infrastructure

Paris-based Kulipa raises seed round led by Flourish Ventures to expand stablecoin-native card issuing across the U.S., Africa, and LatAm, with 120K+ cards issued to date.

StablecoinsPayment Processing+3

Hero banner illustration for "Numos Raises $4.25M From General Catalyst for AI Finance Automation"

FintechApril 3, 2026

Numos Raises $4.25M From General Catalyst for AI Finance Automation

Led by ex-ServiceNow AI exec, the startup targets CFOs with agentic AI that automates accounting workflows—backed by General Catalyst with Udemy as an early customer.

Ai AgentsAccounting Automation+3

Hero image for article: Finperks Raises €3.3M to Build 'Stripe for Prepaid' Infrastructure

FintechApril 1, 2026

Finperks Raises €3.3M to Build 'Stripe for Prepaid' Infrastructure

Berlin fintech from Barzahlen founders closes pre-seed led by Motive Partners to unify fragmented prepaid market with single API for gift cards, cashback, and benefits.

FintechApi Infrastructure+3

Hero image for article: OpenFX Lands $94M Series A for Stablecoin Cross-Border Payments

FintechApril 1, 2026

OpenFX Lands $94M Series A for Stablecoin Cross-Border Payments

FalconX founder's startup raises massive Series A at $500M valuation, scaling payment volume from $4B to $45B annually as stablecoins reshape FX settlement infrastructure.

StablecoinsCross Border Payments+3

Hero banner illustration for "Bachatt Raises $12M Series A Led by Accel for Daily Savings Platform"

FintechApril 1, 2026

Bachatt Raises $12M Series A Led by Accel for Daily Savings Platform

The Indian fintech helping self-employed workers save daily via UPI-powered mutual fund SIPs secures Series A from Accel, Lightspeed, and Info Edge Ventures.

FintechSeries A+3

Hero banner illustration for "Midas Lands $50M Series A to Solve Tokenized Asset Liquidity Crunch"

FintechMarch 31, 2026

Midas Lands $50M Series A to Solve Tokenized Asset Liquidity Crunch

Berlin-based tokenization platform raises Series A from RRE and Creandum, launches instant redemption facility as $23.6B real-world asset market faces critical liquidity gap.

Tokenized SecuritiesSeries A+3

Hero banner illustration for "How Littlefish Landed Standard Bank After Seed Round"

FintechMarch 29, 2026

How Littlefish Landed Standard Bank After Seed Round

The SA fintech's white-label merchant platform won major bank partnerships within months of its TLcom-led seed round, signaling a new model for SME banking infrastructure.

FintechDigital Banking+3

Hero banner illustration for "Tori Finance Emerges With Institutional DeFi Yield Protocol"

FintechMarch 28, 2026

Tori Finance Emerges With Institutional DeFi Yield Protocol

New DeFi platform targets institutional investors with delta-neutral yield strategies, completing security audits as $310B+ stablecoin market matures in 2026.

DefiInstitutional Finance+2

Hero banner illustration for "UNCIA Raises $3M Seed Led by Pavestone to Scale SME Lending Platform"

FintechMarch 28, 2026

UNCIA Raises $3M Seed Led by Pavestone to Scale SME Lending Platform

Chennai-based lending SaaS startup secures funding to expand across India's $360B credit gap, backed by 20+ enterprise customers including major NBFCs and banks.

Sme LendingB2b Saas+3

Hero banner illustration for "Nace AI's $21.5M Bet on Long-Horizon Reasoning for Finance"

FintechMarch 28, 2026

Nace AI's $21.5M Bet on Long-Horizon Reasoning for Finance

The Palo Alto startup is building agentic AI to automate audits and close accounting's talent gap, joining a wave of billion-dollar accounting automation plays.

Accounting AutomationAi Agents+3

Hero banner illustration for "Tori Labs Secures Delphi-Led Seed to Bridge TradFi and DeFi"

FintechMarch 27, 2026

Tori Labs Secures Delphi-Led Seed to Bridge TradFi and DeFi

Crypto startup emerges from stealth with funding to build institutional-grade infrastructure connecting traditional finance with decentralized finance protocols.

DefiBlockchain Infrastructure+2

Hero banner illustration for "Plum's Rumored $20M Series B: What We Know About the Insurtech Deal"

FintechMarch 27, 2026

Plum's Rumored $20M Series B: What We Know About the Insurtech Deal

Reports emerge of Peak XV-led funding for the Indian healthtech platform, but details remain unconfirmed. Here's what the evidence shows about Plum's financing and strategic direction.

InsurtechHealthtech+2

Hero banner illustration for "Tazapay Lands Ripple, Circle in Series B to Bridge Fiat and Crypto"

FintechMarch 27, 2026

Tazapay Lands Ripple, Circle in Series B to Bridge Fiat and Crypto

Peak XV leads Series B in Singapore fintech moving $10B+ annually across 173 countries, as Ripple and Circle Ventures signal stablecoin-fiat convergence play.

Cross Border PaymentsStablecoins+2

Hero banner illustration for "Notch Raises $30M Series A for AI Agents in Regulated Industries"

FintechMarch 26, 2026

Notch Raises $30M Series A for AI Agents in Regulated Industries

Headline leads round for startup bringing governed, auditable AI automation to insurance and financial services—boasting 12x ARR growth and 87% resolution rates.

Ai AgentsAi Governance+3

Hero banner illustration for "Blackthorn Finance Collapse: What Went Wrong for the £40M Payments Firm"

FintechMarch 25, 2026

Blackthorn Finance Collapse: What Went Wrong for the £40M Payments Firm

The UK multi-currency fintech entered administration in 2025 with a £1M customer fund shortfall—a cautionary tale for B2B payments infrastructure.

FintechPayment Processing+3

Hero banner illustration for "Cable's $11M Bet on Compliance Automation Pays Off With Bank Wins"

FintechMarch 25, 2026

Cable's $11M Bet on Compliance Automation Pays Off With Bank Wins

Since 2023 Series A, the RegTech startup has signed major banks and proven 100% testing coverage can save 50+ hours per partner annually—raising stakes in BSA/AML oversight.

Regulatory ComplianceFintech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Foresight Eyes Aumni's $31.8M Market Gap (Series A Unconfirmed)"

FintechMarch 24, 2026

Foresight Eyes Aumni's $31.8M Market Gap (Series A Unconfirmed)

Private markets AI startup claims major funding as J.P. Morgan shutters rival Aumni, but public records remain silent on the alleged $31.8M Series A round.

AiFintech+3

Hero banner illustration for "GigEasy Raised $1.3M to Rebuild Insurance for the 1099 Economy"

FintechMarch 24, 2026

GigEasy Raised $1.3M to Rebuild Insurance for the 1099 Economy

The NYC startup secured backing from Bain Capital Ventures and Zeal Capital to build AI-powered, pay-as-you-go coverage for gig workers—a market of 64M Americans.

InsurtechGig Economy+2

Hero banner illustration for "VerbaFlo Raises $7M Seed to Scale AI Leasing Platform Globally"

FintechMarch 23, 2026

VerbaFlo Raises $7M Seed to Scale AI Leasing Platform Globally

The AI communications platform managing 200K+ residential units raises seed funding to expand in the US and scale its vertical AI agents for property leasing and operations.

Ai AgentsProptech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Finperks Raises €3.4M to Build 'Stripe for Prepaid' Payments"

FintechMarch 23, 2026

Finperks Raises €3.4M to Build 'Stripe for Prepaid' Payments

Ex-viafintech founders secure pre-seed funding from Motive Partners and seed+speed to unify Europe's fragmented gift card and prepaid market with a single API.

FintechPayment Processing+3

Hero banner illustration for "Lance's $8M Freelancer Banking Bet Ends in Shutdown: A Post-Mortem"

FintechMarch 21, 2026

Lance's $8M Freelancer Banking Bet Ends in Shutdown: A Post-Mortem

The 'self-driving business bank' raised seed funding from Barclays and closed within three years. What went wrong in the competitive freelancer fintech market?

FintechDigital Banking+2

Hero banner illustration for "Cleavr Raises $1.1M Pre-Seed for AI-Powered Cash Collection"

FintechMarch 20, 2026

Cleavr Raises $1.1M Pre-Seed for AI-Powered Cash Collection

French fintech automates accounts receivable with AI 'coworker' that handles dunning calls, payment matching, and disputes—raised quietly from undisclosed investors.

FintechAi Agents+3

Hero banner illustration for "ZILO Raises $27M to Replace 20-Year-Old Fund Administration Systems"

FintechMarch 19, 2026

ZILO Raises $27M to Replace 20-Year-Old Fund Administration Systems

London fintech's Series A2 targets $140T asset management infrastructure with AI-powered platform. State Street, Fidelity among early adopters as industry seeks legacy alternatives.

FintechInstitutional Finance+3

Hero banner illustration for "Hanover Park Raises $27M Series A for AI-Powered Fund Admin"

FintechMarch 19, 2026

Hanover Park Raises $27M Series A for AI-Powered Fund Admin

NYC fintech scales to $15B in assets under administration in 18 months, challenging legacy giants SS&C and Apex with AI-native platform for VC and PE firms.

FintechSeries A+3

Hero banner illustration for "Tether Leads $7.5M Round for Bitcoin Stablecoin Startup Utexo"

FintechMarch 18, 2026

Tether Leads $7.5M Round for Bitcoin Stablecoin Startup Utexo

Dubai-based Utexo raises seed funding from Tether and Franklin Templeton to build settlement infrastructure for native USDT payments on Bitcoin via Lightning and RGB.

StablecoinsBlockchain Infrastructure+2

Hero banner illustration for "dtcpay's Stablecoin-Only Bet: Global Expansion Without New Capital"

FintechMarch 18, 2026

dtcpay's Stablecoin-Only Bet: Global Expansion Without New Capital

Singapore's regulated crypto payment firm expands across Europe and Asia with EMI licenses and major partnerships—all on 2023 funding that databases still can't agree on.

StablecoinsCross Border Payments+2

Hero banner illustration for "Ezra Raises $8M Seed Led by Congruent for Clean Energy Fintech"

FintechMarch 17, 2026

Ezra Raises $8M Seed Led by Congruent for Clean Energy Fintech

AI-powered platform for private credit in energy & infrastructure secures funding from climate VCs. Founders scaled Mosaic to $15B+ in loans before its 2025 bankruptcy.

FintechClean Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Ironlight Raises $21M Series A for Tokenized Securities Platform"

FintechMarch 17, 2026

Ironlight Raises $21M Series A for Tokenized Securities Platform

The FINRA-approved ATS promises atomic on-chain settlement for traditional and tokenized securities, led by former TD Bank CEO and backed by Sei Development Foundation.

FintechSeries A+3

Hero banner illustration for "dtcpay's Stablecoin Payment Push Gains Traction in Retail"

FintechMarch 17, 2026

dtcpay's Stablecoin Payment Push Gains Traction in Retail

The Singapore-licensed payment firm is bridging crypto and traditional commerce with partnerships spanning WalletConnect, Mastercard, and major retailers across Asia.

StablecoinsPayment Processing+2

Hero banner illustration for "Oolka Raises $7M Seed to Democratize Credit Access in India"

FintechMarch 14, 2026

Oolka Raises $7M Seed to Democratize Credit Access in India

Lightspeed and Z47 back India's first 'agentic AI' credit platform as it nears 2M users, offering automated credit repair and financial product marketplace.

FintechAi Agents+3

Hero banner illustration for "VeryAI Lands $10M Seed for Palm-Based 'Proof of Reality' Platform"

FintechMarch 13, 2026

VeryAI Lands $10M Seed for Palm-Based 'Proof of Reality' Platform

Polychain Capital leads round for startup building hardware-free palm authentication and deepfake detection as fraud incidents costing $25M+ spotlight urgent market need.

Biometric VerificationIdentity Verification+3

Hero banner illustration for "Orca Fraud Raises $2.35M Seed for Real-Time Fraud Detection in Africa"

FintechMarch 12, 2026

Orca Fraud Raises $2.35M Seed for Real-Time Fraud Detection in Africa

All-female founding team secures oversubscribed round led by Norrsken22 to combat surging digital fraud across emerging markets, processing $5B+ monthly transactions.

Fraud DetectionFintech+3

Hero banner illustration for "IDfy Raises ₹476 Crore Series F to Fuel RegTech Expansion, M&A"

FintechMarch 12, 2026

IDfy Raises ₹476 Crore Series F to Fuel RegTech Expansion, M&A

Mumbai-based identity and compliance platform secures $52M in mix of primary and secondary capital, with plans to double down on Middle East and Southeast Asia markets.

Hero banner illustration for "NjiaPay Raises $2.1M Seed to Fix Africa's Payment Fragmentation"

FintechMarch 12, 2026

NjiaPay Raises $2.1M Seed to Fix Africa's Payment Fragmentation

European VC Newion leads round for ex-Adyen founder's payment orchestration startup. One API replaces six PSP integrations—Talk360 saw 25% conversion lift.

FintechPayment Processing+3

Hero banner illustration for "OpenCFO Raises $2M Seed to Build AI-Native Finance OS for CFOs"

FintechMarch 12, 2026

OpenCFO Raises $2M Seed to Build AI-Native Finance OS for CFOs

Endiya Partners leads round for agentic finance platform targeting mid-market CFOs wrestling with fragmented AP, AR, and treasury tools. Full platform launch expected mid-2026.

FintechAi Agents+3

Hero banner illustration for "DiligenceSquared Raises $5M Seed for AI-Powered PE Due Diligence"

FintechMarch 6, 2026

DiligenceSquared Raises $5M Seed for AI-Powered PE Due Diligence

YC-backed startup founded by ex-Blackstone and BCG veterans closes seed round led by Relentless to automate M&A research with AI voice agents, undercutting traditional consultants 10x on price.

YcAi Agents+3

Hero banner illustration for "QFEX Raises $9.5M Seed to Build 24/7 Exchange for Traditional Assets"

FintechMarch 6, 2026

QFEX Raises $9.5M Seed to Build 24/7 Exchange for Traditional Assets

Ex-Citadel quants launch perpetual futures platform offering round-the-clock trading of stocks, commodities, and FX with up to 50x leverage, backed by General Catalyst and YC.

FintechStartup Funding+2

Hero banner illustration for "Tradeweb Leads $31M Series B in Crossover Markets' Crypto ECN"

FintechMarch 5, 2026

Tradeweb Leads $31M Series B in Crossover Markets' Crypto ECN

Traditional finance giant Tradeweb backs institutional crypto trading platform at $200M valuation, signaling Wall Street's push into digital asset infrastructure.

Crypto TradingInstitutional Finance+2

Hero banner illustration for "Palmer Luckey's Erebor Raises $350M at $4.35B Pre-Launch Valuation"

FintechMarch 3, 2026

Palmer Luckey's Erebor Raises $350M at $4.35B Pre-Launch Valuation

Thiel-backed digital bank targeting crypto and tech companies secures massive funding led by Lux Capital after clearing federal regulatory hurdles—and political controversy.

Digital BankingCrypto Trading+2

Hero banner illustration for "Xflow Raises $16.6M Series A From Stripe, PayPal Ventures"

FintechMarch 2, 2026

Xflow Raises $16.6M Series A From Stripe, PayPal Ventures

Indian cross-border payments startup secures backing from rival payment giants in rare dual investment, alongside General Catalyst, as it scales B2B infrastructure.

Cross Border PaymentsFintech+3

Hero banner illustration for "t54 Labs Raises $5M to Build Trust Layer for AI Agent Finance"

FintechMarch 2, 2026

t54 Labs Raises $5M to Build Trust Layer for AI Agent Finance

Franklin Templeton, Ripple, and Anagram back startup building identity, risk, and credit infrastructure for autonomous AI agents in financial markets.

Ai AgentsFintech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Pluvo Raises $5M from a16z to Build AI-Native FP&A Platform"

FintechFebruary 28, 2026

Pluvo Raises $5M from a16z to Build AI-Native FP&A Platform

Ottawa startup Pluvo secures seed funding from a16z Speedrun, Deel, and others to replace spreadsheets with agentic financial planning tools for modern finance teams.

Financial Planning AnalysisAi Agents+3

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FintechFebruary 28, 2026

Stacks Brings Smart Contracts to Bitcoin Without Changing Layer 1

The Bitcoin L2 uses Proof of Transfer consensus to unlock DeFi and programmability on the world's largest blockchain while keeping its base layer intact.

Blockchain InfrastructureCrypto Trading+2

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FintechFebruary 28, 2026

JPYC Raises $12M Series B for Japan's First Regulated Yen Stablecoin

JPYC secures Series B led by Asteria to scale its FSA-registered yen stablecoin with 80K wallets and Circle, LINE NEXT partnerships targeting trillion-yen ambitions.

StablecoinsFintech+3

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FintechFebruary 28, 2026

Zetrix Lands $40M World Bank Investment for ASEAN Digital Trust Network

IFC backs Malaysia's Zetrix AI with $40M to build blockchain-based identity, trade, and AI infrastructure across Southeast Asia-China corridor, with Nasdaq listing planned for 2026.

Blockchain InfrastructureIdentity Verification+3

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FintechFebruary 28, 2026

RecargaPay's Path from $80M Series C to Brazil's Super App

How the Brazilian fintech turned $80M in Series C funding into a 12M-user platform with full banking licenses, $4.5B in TPV, and profitability—serving a market Pix made possible.

FintechDigital Banking+3

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FintechFebruary 27, 2026

Whop Raises $200M from Tether at $1.6B Valuation

Brooklyn-based payments platform lands strategic investment from crypto giant to integrate stablecoin rails, serving 18.4M users processing $3B in annual creator payouts.

Payment ProcessingStablecoins+3

Hero banner illustration for "Datarails Raises $70M Series C to Scale AI-Powered FP&A Platform"

FintechFebruary 27, 2026

Datarails Raises $70M Series C to Scale AI-Powered FP&A Platform

Excel-native finance platform secures growth funding from One Peak, citing 70% YoY revenue growth and 400+ employees. New AI Finance Agents target the CFO's office.

Financial Planning AnalysisAi Agents+2

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FintechFebruary 26, 2026

Stripe Hits $159B Valuation, Up 74% in One Year on AI Boom

Payment giant processes $1.9T annually, stays profitable, and bets big on AI and stablecoins—while insisting an IPO remains 'not a top priority.'

Payment ProcessingArtificial Intelligence+3

Hero banner illustration for "Tuum Raises $26.9M Series B to Free Banks from Legacy Systems"

FintechFebruary 26, 2026

Tuum Raises $26.9M Series B to Free Banks from Legacy Systems

Estonian core banking platform Tuum lands €25M led by CommerzVentures to help financial institutions escape the 70% IT budget trap of legacy infrastructure.

FintechDigital Banking+3

Hero banner illustration for "Dwelly Lands $93M to Consolidate UK's £100B Lettings Market with AI"

FintechFebruary 25, 2026

Dwelly Lands $93M to Consolidate UK's £100B Lettings Market with AI

General Catalyst leads funding for AI-first roll-up buying independent lettings agencies. The proptech aims to manage 50K properties by year-end, challenging incumbents.

ProptechArtificial Intelligence+2

Hero banner illustration for "Canary Raises $150M Fund IV to Back Latin American Startups"

FintechFebruary 24, 2026

Canary Raises $150M Fund IV to Back Latin American Startups

Brazil-based Canary secures major commitments from IFC, JICA, and IDB Lab for its fourth fund, positioning to capitalize on Latin America's startup rebound with early-stage investments.

Venture CapitalStartup Funding+2

Hero banner illustration for "Based Raises $11.5M Series A to Build Crypto Trading SuperApp"

FintechFebruary 24, 2026

Based Raises $11.5M Series A to Build Crypto Trading SuperApp

Pantera-backed Based lands $11.5M to scale its all-in-one platform combining perpetual trading, prediction markets, and crypto spending—targeting 'agentic commerce.'

Crypto TradingPrediction Markets+2

Hero banner illustration for "Inscope Raises $14.5M Series A for AI Financial Reporting Platform"

FintechFebruary 21, 2026

Inscope Raises $14.5M Series A for AI Financial Reporting Platform

The Y Combinator-backed startup automates GAAP financial statements for mid-market companies, growing 30× in ARR with customers including Intercom, Miro, and Netlify.

YcAccounting Automation+3

Hero banner illustration for "Stacks Lands $23M Series A from Lightspeed for Finance Close AI"

FintechFebruary 20, 2026

Stacks Lands $23M Series A from Lightspeed for Finance Close AI

London-based Stacks raises Series A led by Lightspeed to automate month-end close operations. The AI platform has 30+ customers cutting close time by up to 8 days.

Accounting AutomationArtificial Intelligence+3

Hero banner illustration for "Lithuanian Copla Raises €6M Series A for AI Compliance Platform"

FintechFebruary 20, 2026

Lithuanian Copla Raises €6M Series A for AI Compliance Platform

Vilnius-based Copla secures €6M Series A led by Iron Wolf Capital to automate DORA and NIS2 compliance for 100+ regulated financial institutions across Europe.

Regulatory ComplianceFintech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Gridline Raises $18.5M Series A for Alternative Investment Platform"

FintechFebruary 18, 2026

Gridline Raises $18.5M Series A for Alternative Investment Platform

Correcting the record: Atlanta-based Gridline closed an $18.5M Series A—not a $312M seed—to expand its end-to-end alternatives management platform for advisors and launch AI-powered diligence tools.

Investment PlatformsB2b Saas+3

Hero banner illustration for "Perfios Lands $229M Series D, India's Biggest B2B SaaS Raise"

FintechFebruary 18, 2026

Perfios Lands $229M Series D, India's Biggest B2B SaaS Raise

The fintech unicorn's record raise from Kedaara Capital marks the largest Indian B2B SaaS round of FY23-24, fueling global expansion and a 2025 M&A spree.

B2b SaasFintech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Bretton AI Raises $75M Series B for Financial Crime Compliance Agents"

FintechFebruary 17, 2026

Bretton AI Raises $75M Series B for Financial Crime Compliance Agents

The rebranded startup's AI agents now handle 1.2M+ compliance investigations for OCC and FDIC-regulated banks, pioneering trusted AI in highly regulated workflows.

Ai AgentsRegulatory Compliance+3

Hero banner illustration for "CASHIN Raises $16M Series A to Digitize Saudi Fuel Stations"

FintechFebruary 16, 2026

CASHIN Raises $16M Series A to Digitize Saudi Fuel Stations

Impact46 leads SAR 60M round for Saudi fintech automating payments and operations at energy stations serving Aramco, Total, and Gulf. Company claims market leadership.

FintechPayment Processing+3

Hero banner illustration for "Zippi Raises $42M to Scale Pix-Native Credit for Brazilian SMBs"

FintechFebruary 15, 2026

Zippi Raises $42M to Scale Pix-Native Credit for Brazilian SMBs

Brazilian fintech Zippi secures R$220M from Itaú, Bradesco, and Japan's Credit Saison to expand its pioneering Pix-based working capital platform. Already profitable with R$6B lent.

FintechSme Lending+3

Hero banner illustration for "Superset Raises $4M to Unify Liquidity Across $300B Stablecoin Market"

FintechFebruary 14, 2026

Superset Raises $4M to Unify Liquidity Across $300B Stablecoin Market

NY-based startup backed by 7RIDGE builds cross-chain infrastructure to consolidate fragmented DeFi liquidity. ClearBank co-founder joins as Chairman amid $9T annual stablecoin volume.

StablecoinsBlockchain Infrastructure+2

Hero banner illustration for "Admiral Acquires Fleet Insurtech Flock for £80M in Exit Play"

FintechFebruary 13, 2026

Admiral Acquires Fleet Insurtech Flock for £80M in Exit Play

UK insurance giant Admiral Group is acquiring connected fleet insurer Flock for £80M, marking a strategic bet on telematics-driven commercial motor insurance.

InsurtechMergers Acquisitions+2

Hero banner illustration for "Kintsugi Doubles Valuation to $150M in 6 Months, Not $35M Series B"

FintechFebruary 12, 2026

Kintsugi Doubles Valuation to $150M in 6 Months, Not $35M Series B

The AI sales tax startup raised $18M led by Vertex, reaching $150M valuation—but confusion with rival Numeral's $35M round highlights the heating competition in tax automation.

FintechArtificial Intelligence+3

Hero banner illustration for "Spendesk Reaches Profitability After $237M Raise, Unicorn Status"

FintechFebruary 12, 2026

Spendesk Reaches Profitability After $237M Raise, Unicorn Status

European spend management unicorn achieves profitability milestone, managing €20B in spend with AI-powered platform. A rare win in capital-intensive fintech.

Expense ManagementB2b Saas+3

Hero banner illustration for "At-Bay's InsurSec Journey: Setting the Record Straight on Funding"

FintechFebruary 10, 2026

At-Bay's InsurSec Journey: Setting the Record Straight on Funding

The cyber insurance unicorn raised $292M total—but not in the $70M Series C widely misreported. Inside At-Bay's actual funding story and InsurSec innovation.

InsurtechCyber Security+2

Hero banner illustration for "Advance Raises $8.55M Seed to Modernize Insurance Payments"

FintechFebruary 9, 2026

Advance Raises $8.55M Seed to Modernize Insurance Payments

NYC fintech securing backing from nvp capital and insurance-sector specialists to automate premium flows and unlock yield for MGAs, wholesalers, and high-volume agencies.

InsurtechFintech+3

Hero banner illustration for "SiFi Raises $20M Series A to Scale Saudi Corporate Spend Platform"

FintechFebruary 9, 2026

SiFi Raises $20M Series A to Scale Saudi Corporate Spend Platform

Riyadh-based fintech secures funding from Ra'ed Ventures, QED Investors, and Breyer Capital after 5x TPV growth and government partnerships across KSA's booming expense management market.

FintechB2b Saas+3

Hero banner illustration for "Sidekick Raises £7.8M Series A to Democratize Wealth Management"

FintechFebruary 9, 2026

Sidekick Raises £7.8M Series A to Democratize Wealth Management

FCA-authorized platform targeting mass affluent professionals closes Series A led by Eos Ventures and Development Bank of Wales, now managing £145M in assets.

FintechInvestment Platforms+2

Hero banner illustration for "Unverified: Saudi Debt Collection Market Sees Growth Amid Funding Claims"

FintechFebruary 8, 2026

Unverified: Saudi Debt Collection Market Sees Growth Amid Funding Claims

Investigation into reported $20M seed round for Mutm Company finds no credible evidence, highlighting verification challenges in MENA startup reporting.

FintechDebt Management+3

Hero banner illustration for "Axiology Raises €5M Seed to Modernize EU Securities Trading"

FintechFebruary 7, 2026

Axiology Raises €5M Seed to Modernize EU Securities Trading

Lithuania's DLT trading platform secures backing from Exponential Science and e2vc to scale tokenized bond infrastructure under EU's pioneering regulatory regime.

FintechStartup Funding+3

Hero banner illustration for "Talos Secures $150M Series B to Power Institutional Crypto Trading"

FintechFebruary 7, 2026

Talos Secures $150M Series B to Power Institutional Crypto Trading

Robinhood and Sony join $150M Series B extension for digital asset trading infrastructure, as Wall Street's crypto adoption accelerates through ETFs and tokenization.

Crypto TradingFintech+2

Hero banner illustration for "Stripe Alumni Raise €30M from CapitalG for Compliance Platform"

FintechFebruary 6, 2026

Stripe Alumni Raise €30M from CapitalG for Compliance Platform

Duna secures Series A led by Alphabet's growth fund to scale AI-native business onboarding platform. Backed by Stripe, Adyen, Snowflake execs; customers include Plaid and Moss.

Regulatory ComplianceB2b Saas+2

Hero banner illustration for "Sapiom Raises $15.8M to Build Payment Rails for AI Agents"

FintechFebruary 6, 2026

Sapiom Raises $15.8M to Build Payment Rails for AI Agents

Accel leads seed round for 'financial OS' that gives AI agents wallets, spending policies, and payment infrastructure—positioning for the emerging agentic economy.

Ai AgentsPayment Processing+3

Hero banner illustration for "Tether Invests $100M in Anchorage Digital at $4.2B Valuation"

FintechFebruary 6, 2026

Tether Invests $100M in Anchorage Digital at $4.2B Valuation

The strategic investment deepens the partnership between the stablecoin giant and America's first federally chartered crypto bank as they launch USA₮ under new federal rules.

StablecoinsCrypto Trading+2

Hero banner illustration for "Amberra Closes €90M+ Fund to Build Beyond-Banking Ventures"

FintechFebruary 6, 2026

Amberra Closes €90M+ Fund to Build Beyond-Banking Ventures

German cooperative banks' venture studio raises fund to build startups in housing, health, and sustainability—with 700+ banks as distribution partners.

Venture CapitalCredit Unions+2

Hero banner illustration for "Stripe Expands Programmable Financial Services Platform"

FintechFebruary 6, 2026

Stripe Expands Programmable Financial Services Platform

Payment giant Stripe unveils expanded programmable infrastructure suite at Sessions 2025, including AI-powered tools and money management features across 101 countries.

Payment ProcessingApi Infrastructure+2

Hero banner illustration for "EnFi's $22.5M Journey: From Banking Crisis to AI Credit Revolution"

FintechFebruary 5, 2026

EnFi's $22.5M Journey: From Banking Crisis to AI Credit Revolution

Serial entrepreneurs turned the 2023 bank runs into opportunity, building an agentic AI platform that promises to automate commercial lending for banks and private credit.

Ai AgentsEnterprise Ai+3

Hero banner illustration for "Pasito Raises $21M Series A to Bring AI Agents to Insurance"

FintechFebruary 5, 2026

Pasito Raises $21M Series A to Bring AI Agents to Insurance

YC-backed Pasito lands Insight Partners-led round to scale AI workspace that automates benefits workflows, claiming 98% accuracy vs. 74% industry standard.

YcInsurtech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Lula Secures $21M from Dutch DFI to Expand SME Banking in South Africa"

FintechFebruary 5, 2026

Lula Secures $21M from Dutch DFI to Expand SME Banking in South Africa

The Cape Town fintech raised R340 million in local-currency funding from FMO, part of a development-bank strategy to unlock credit for underserved small businesses.

Sme LendingDigital Banking+2

Hero banner illustration for "TRM Labs Hits $1B Valuation Fighting Crypto's $10.7B Fraud Crisis"

FintechFebruary 4, 2026

TRM Labs Hits $1B Valuation Fighting Crypto's $10.7B Fraud Crisis

Blockchain intelligence firm raises $70M Series C led by Blockchain Capital, reaching unicorn status as AI-powered crypto fraud surges 500% and regulators tighten compliance demands.

Crypto TradingRegulatory Compliance+3

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Fragment raises $12M to build financial rails for AI agents

Synthetic raises $10M to replace bookkeepers with AI

Synthetic raises $10M to replace bookkeepers with AI

Ocean raises $3.2M Series A to digitize tax-free shopping

Ocean raises $3.2M Series A to digitize tax-free shopping

Noah raises $38M to scale stablecoin payment infrastructure

Noah raises $38M to scale stablecoin payment infrastructure

Atlar opens NYC HQ as AI treasury hits €500B volume

Atlar opens NYC HQ as AI treasury hits €500B volume

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Vangrid raises $9M to build spatial data network for Physical AI

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