Tag: Germany
Deutsche Bundesbank and Deutsche Börse prototype
The two parties say after developing the prototype further, the resultant product will analyse the technical performance of this kind of blockchain application. Read more: www.bankingtech.com
InsurTech’s challenge to industry could open long-term opportunities
Technology startups can gather a huge amount of potentially very valuable information about customers, insurers are in a better position to turn this data into a competitive advantage. Read more: www.wrin.tv
FinTech services startup figo takes €6.8m
German fintech services company figo has raised €6.8m in a Series B round of funding. Investment for the Hamburg-based startup comes from DB1 Ventures. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
PayU brings on former PayPal senior director as CCO
Payment services provider PayU is bringing on former PayPal senior director Matthias Setzer as global chief commercial officer. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
Cashboard lands €3m for wealth management platform
German wealth management startup Cashboard has raised €3m in a Series A round led by Digital Space Ventures. Read more: www.uk.businessinsider.com
Siemens is now working on blockchain microgrids
A New York blockchain startup has partnered with tech giant Siemens as it expands an ethereum-based peer-to-peer energy transfer project. Read more: www.coindesk.com
Payments start-up, Cookies, crumbles
Berlin-based payments start-up Cookies has ended its short life and applied for insolvency. Read more: www.bankingtech.com
Cringle reels in €800k in crowdfunding round
German peer-to-peer money transfer app Cringle has surpassed its €400,000 goal to reach a final close of €800,000 on crowdfunding site Companisto. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
Munich Re uses big data to develop new coverages
Munich Re is taking advantage of big data opportunities to develop new insurance solutions. Read more: www.intelligentinsurer.com
AEVI secures €30m for payment services ecosystem
Germany payments and added services company AEVI has closed its Series B round at €30m. The funding comes in the form of a €20m investment from HPE Growth Capital and €10m from Adveq. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com