FinTech News
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ASA Vault Adds Five More FinTech Tools to Its “App Store”
The “App Store as a Service” platform ASA has added five more FinTech tools to its roster. About the additions and ASA Vault: ASA has announced that it has added five FinTech applications to its ASA Vault app. These include PortfolioPilot, Guac, One Goal Finance, Credit Rent Boost, and Column Tax. With ASA Vault, users…
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SaaS FinTech MoneyThumb Acquired by Iron Creek Partners
A company that offers a variety of underwriting tools has revealed that it’s been acquired. About the acquisition: This week, MoneyThumb announced that the private investment firm Iron Creek Partners LLC has acquired the company. According to a press release, this transaction will provide MoneyThumb with growth capital as the company continues to expand. While…
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LendingClub Bank Introduces LevelUp Savings Account
The FinTech bank LendingClub has announced a high-yield savings account that will allow customers to “LevelUp” their earned interest. About the account: With the new account, customers will be able to earn up to 5.30% APY on funds — which is 11 times the national average. However, to earn this rate, accountholders must deposit at…
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Bask Bank Launches Interest Checking Account
After teasing a new account type a few weeks ago, Bask Bank has now opened an Interest Checking option to all customers. About the new account: With the new Bask Interest Checking, customers can earn 1% APY while enjoying the benefits of a mobile-first checking account. Not only can accountholders use their Bask debit card…
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Healthcare Affordability Startup PayZen Raises $32 Million in Equity
A FinTech that helps patients find affordable healthcare solutions has raised new funds in two ways. About the round: This week, PayZen revealed its Series B funding round. The oversubscribed round included $32 million in equity as well as a new $200 million credit warehouse. NEA led the equity portion of the round along with…
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Savvy Wealth Raises $26.5 Million for Wealth Management AI Tools
The digital financial advisor platform Savvy Wealth has revealed an addition to its early-stage funding round. About the round: Savvy Wealth has announced the closure of its Series A, which totals $26.5 million. This includes the addition of $15.5 million from Canvas Ventures. New and existing investors including Thrive Capital, Brewer Lane Ventures, Index Ventures,…
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Faye Raises $31 Million for Travel Insurance Platform
An app that makes travel insurance buying simpler has raised an impressive round of funding. About the round: Faye has announced a new $31 million round. The Series B was led by Portage while Lumir Ventures and existing investors F2 Venture Capital, Viola Ventures, and Munich Re Ventures also participated. To date, the company has…
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Bitcoin Rewards App Fold Announces Plan to Go Public Via SPAC
A Bitcoin-centric FinTech has announced plans to hit the NASDAQ market. About the public offering: Fold is ready to go public. The company revealed that it’s entered into a definitive agreement with the special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) FTAC Emerald Acquisition Corp. As a result of the proposed transaction, Fold will be listed on NASDAQ.…
