Tag: US
Levvel to buy PayStream in B2B payments push
IT consulting firm Levvel announced plans to buy PayStream Advisors as it looks to expand its expertise into B2B payments. Read more: www.pymnts.com
Ayondo group launches mobile app for virtual trading
Fintech group ayondo has launched a new mobile app, the ayondo academy, targeting investors who want to experiment and learn in a simulated trading environment. Read more: www.enterpriseinnovation.net
Camino grabs $2m for Hispanic-owned business lending
Online credit marketplace Camino has raised $2m in a new round of venture funding.
Clara nabs $27m in VC funding for mortgage lending platform
California-based FinTech startup Clara has raised $27m in a second round of financing led by Redpoint Ventures and Venrock. Read more: www.altassets.net
Banks begin trial for blockchain-based foreign exchange
Cobalt DL has begun beta testing its blockchain-based, peer-to-peer foreign exchange network with a number of major banks.
PayPal teams up with Xero for SME invoices
PayPal is making further moves into the B2B payments space through a partnership with SME accounting platform Xero.
RealtyMogul targets $50m commercial real estate fund
Online real estate investment marketplace RealtyMogul is launching its first crowdfunded commercial property, MogulREIT I.
UpGuard locks down $17m for cybersecurity insurance
Australian insurance firm IAG has invested in Sydney-founded cybersecurity firm UpGuard’s $17m Series B round.
BluePay taps CardFlight for mobile EMV solution
US payment processing firm BluePay is partnering with New York startup CardFlight to bring its EMV mobile point-of-sale (POS) solution to clients.
Citi’s head of FinTech leaves bank
Head of Citigroup’s FinTech division Heather Cox is leaving the bank after less than a year.