Akseleran launches as Indonesia’s first equity crowdfunding platform
Despite the market inclination towards charity crowdfunding, Akseleran remains optimistic of the business prospect. Read more: e27.co
Are overseas portals next in US equity crowdfunding?
Much excitement has been generated with the enactment of Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) and the ability of non-accredited investors to invest in startup. Read more: www.crowdfundinsider.com
Kabbage looks to raise money for acquisitions
Small U.S. business online lender Kabbage Inc is in talks to raise a new round of equity funding that could be used for potential acquisitions. Read more: www.reuters.com
Işbank brings end to end digital e-mortgage
Having developed many products and services that served as milestones for the Turkish banking sector, İşbank continues its innovation. Read more: www.finextra.com
Carro parks $12m to pump into FinTech arm
Singapore-based auto marketplace Carro has picked up $12m in funding to pump into its FinTech division. The round’s lead investor is undisclosed. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
MPOWER Financing bags funding to expand LatAm reach
Emerging markets-focused student lender MPOWER Financing has landed fresh funding from Latin American VC firms VARIV Capital and Chilango Ventures. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
Funding Wonder finds regulated crowdfunding
Online crowdfunding portal Funding Wonder has found its first business to use its regulated financing solution. Read more: www.pymnts.com
Riga-based lender Creamfinance lands €21m
Riga, Latvia-based consumer lending startup Creamfinance has raised €21m in new funding. The Series B round comes from Capitec Bank. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
Point-of-sale mortgage startup cloudvirga nabs $15m
Point-of-sale mortgage company cloudvirga has raised $15m in a Series B round. The funding for the Irvine, California-based startup comes Incenter. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
Relendex reaches milestone with full FCA authorisation
Relendex has reached a significant milestone with full authorisation from the Financial Conduct Authority. Read more: www.prnewswire.com