Tag: Ireland
CurrencyFair picks up €8m for P2P currency exchange
Peer-to-peer currency exchange marketplace CurrencyFair has closed €8m in a new round of funding. The capital comes from existing backers Octopus Ventures and Frontline Ventures. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
Dublin’s Plynk nabs €725,000 for P2P payments
Irish peer-to-peer payments startup Plynk has raised €725,000 in a seed round of funding. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
Accenture seeking start-ups for FinTech accelerator
Accenture is on the lookout for start-ups in the fintech space, with the application process for the company’s Fintech Innovation Lab now underway. Read more: www.siliconrepublic.com
Prepaid Financial Services to create new jobs
Alternative banking provider and financial technology specialist Prepaid Financial Services (PFS) today announces the creation of 50 new jobs. Read more: www.finextra.com
Irish alt-lender has interest rate change of heart
Irish alternative lender Linked Finance launches a new small business loan with fixed interest rate, different than its initial business model. Read more: www.pymnts.com
FinTech firms look to Ireland to establish HQs
Central Bank moves to reassure sector that Irish regulatory system is prepared. Read more: www.irishtimes.com
Irish FinTech Touchtech leads path to online authentication
Irish FinTech start-up Touchtech is to hire 40 staff over the next 3 years after securing its first major contract with Optimus Cards Group. Read more: www.siliconrepublic.com