Peernove takes $4m for blockchain-based enterprise data
Blockchain-based enterprise big data startup Peernova has raised $4m of its ongoing Series B round. The investment comes from Zhejiang Zhongnan Holdings Group. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
LaunchLab, Nedbank on hunt for next big thing in big data...
LaunchLab in partnership with Nedbank has kicked off their Fintech big data Challenge and are seeking for innovative FinTech entrepreneurs. Read more: ventureburn.com
BBVA creates global head of data role
BBVA has installed veteran David Puente as global head of data. Read more: www.finextra.com
Zirra rakes in $1.6m to evaluate startups
Artificial intelligence (AI)-driven startup evaluation company Zirra has raised $1.6m in its Series A round. The company says it values it at $6m. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
Customer Loyalty, FinTech and Big Data
Bruno Polach looks at some of the best analytics tools in FinTech, focusing on Zafin, and lists a few of the best tools that work alongside it. Read more: channels.theinnovationenterprise.com
Fractal Analytics announces major expansion
Fractal Analytics announced significant expansion and a new corporate structure as it moves forward in its quest to power every human decision in the enterprise. Read more: www.prnewswire.com
Four ways big data gives firms a competitive edge
Here are some innovative ways that companies are leveraging big data to gain a competitive edge. Read more: www.techinasia.com
Asian FinTech company Lenddo expands
Lenddo, an Asia-based credit scoring and online verification fintech company, formed a partnership with Korea credit scoring consulting company. Read more: www.crowdfundinsider.com
Drooms picks up deal flow platform DealMarket
Virtual data rooms for due diligence firm Drooms has acquired private equity deal flow platform DealMarket. The financial terms of the deal are undisclosed. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
PearlPredict predicts business outcomes a year in advance
PearlHPS provides a predictive analytics tool called PearlPredict that it says can predict project execution outcomes up to 12 months ahead of time. Read More: www.techrepublic.com