Tag: startup
Accounting software startup ZipBooks raises $2m
US venture fund Peak Ventures has led a $2m seed round in accounting software startup ZipBooks.
The round featured participation from Pelion Venture Partners, Liquid...
Success of FinTech startups in London is grossly exaggerated
Successful fintech: UK has some, but it's not in Silicon Roundabout, Read more: www.theregister.co.uk
Xiaomi India, MobiKwik launch one touch payments with ‘MIUI8’
The recharge call to action is embedded right next to SMS so one doesn't have to navigate or install different apps. Read More: www.business-standard.com
JPMorgan embraces FinTech startups
Eschewing the usual accelerator route, JPMorgan is setting up an 'in-residence' programme for fintech startups. Read more: www.finextra.com
Axis Bank launches innovation lab to partner with FinTech startups
Axis Bank launches innovation lab to partner with fintech start-ups. Read more: www.business-standard.com
Siemens establishes €1bn Next47 super fund for startups
German tech and engineering powerhouse Siemens is to invest $1bn in a new start-up accelerator called Next47 focused on disruptive ideas. Read more: www.siliconrepublic.com
Ex-Providence, Actis exec Kheterpal launches $15m India startups fund
Experienced Indian private equity investor Manish Kheterpal has reportedly launched a $15m early-stage investment fund focusing on tech startups in the country.
Barclays’ FinTech platform comes to India
Preliminary talks with at least seven startups to commence soon. Read more: forbesindia.com
Kaszek Ventures helps bring Brazil credit startup BankFacil financing to BRL25m
Brazilian online credit startup BankFacil has closed a new BRL15m ($4.3m) Series A financing round thanks to new capital from Kaszek Ventures and existing backers.
Deutsche Börse to invest in FinTech start-ups
Deutsche Börse to invest in fintech start-ups via new venture capital platform. Read more: www.bankingtech.com