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FinTech News

SoFi Partners with Templum to Expand Alternative Investments

by Kyle Burbank
SoFi Invest is set to expand its alternative assets features thanks to a new partnership. About the partnership: This week, Templum announced that it was working with SoFi to bring more alternative investments to the FinTech's customers. Launched earlier this year, SoFi's platform now allows users to invest in funds from ARK Venture Fund, Carlyle Tactical Credit Fund, the KKR Credit Opportunities Portfolio, and more. The partnership between Templum and...
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FinTech News

Insurtech Startup CoverTree Raises $13 Million

by Kyle Burbank
An insurtech firm with a unique niche has raised a new round of funding. About the round: This week, CoverTree announced that it recently raised $13 million. The Series A was led by Portage. AV8, Distributed Ventures, Detroit Venture Partners, Ludlow Ventures, Annox Capital, and others also participated. In total, the company has now raised $23 million, including an $8 million seed round in 2022. With the new funds, CoverTree...
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FinTech News

Robinhood Receives Wells Notice From SEC Regarding Crypto

by Kyle Burbank
The FinTech brokerage firm Robinhood has announced that it's received a Wells Notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding its cryptocurrency features. About the notice and Robinhood's response: In a filing, Robinhood revealed that the SEC has notified the company that it will recommend that the agency file an enforcement action, alleging securities violations. Furthermore, they note that these potential actions could involve a civil injunctive action, public administrative...
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FinTech News

Branded Customer Wallets FinTech Ansa Raises $14 Million

by Kyle Burbank
A FinTech that helps businesses create stored value payment programs has raised a fresh round of funding. About the round: Ansa has announced a new $14 million round. The Series A was led by Renegade Partners while Bain Capital Ventures, B37 Ventures, Box Group, and Wischoff Ventures also participated. This latest round comes almost exactly one year after a seed round, bringing the company's total funds raised to $19.4 million....
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FinTech News

FinTech Real Estate Platform Backflip Raises $15 Million

by Kyle Burbank
A real estate FinTech has revealed its latest funding round. About the round: This week, Backflip announced that it raised $15 million. The Series A was led by FirstMark Capital, while previous investors Vertical Venture Partners, LiveOak Venture Partners, Revel Partners, ECMC, Crow Holdings, and various angel investors also participated. To date, Backflip has raised $95 million in combined equity and debt, including an $8 million seed round in 2022....
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FinTech News

Nonprofit Fundraising Platform Givebutter Raises $50 Million

by Kyle Burbank
A platform built for nonprofit fundraising has raised some funds of its own. About the round: This week, Givebutter has announced that it's raised $50 million in strategy growth investment funds. The round was led by BVP Forge with participation from Ardent Venture Partners. To date, Givebutter has now raised $57 million including a seed round in 2022. These newly raised funds will be used to accelerate the development of Givebutter's...
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FinTech News

Spend Management FinTech Ramp Raises $150 Million

by Kyle Burbank
The FinTech startup Ramp has revealed its latest "mega-round." About the round: This week, Ramp announced that it had raised $150 million. The Series D-2 was co-led by Khosla Ventures and Founders Fund. Additionally, new investors Sequoia Capital, Greylock, and 8VC joined existing investors Thrive Capital, General Catalyst, Sands Capital, D1 Capital Partners, Lux Capital, Iconiq Capital, Definition Capital, Contrary Capital, and others in participating in the round. To date,...
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FinTech News

Karma Wallet Announces Acquisition of DoneGood Marketplace

by Kyle Burbank
An eco-conscious FinTech is adding a sustainable shopping marketplace to its offerings via an acquisition. About the acquisition: This week, Karma Wallet announced that it had acquired DoneGood. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. However, as a result of the purchase, DoneGood will be integrated into the Karma Wallet ecosystem, simplifying the sustainable shopping process. According to Karma Wallet, the acquisition of DoneGood will further empower consumers to make...
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2025 SoFi Checking and Savings Review

by Kyle Burbank
 Ever since I started taking an interest in the FinTech sector, one company whose name I’ve seen pop up over and over again is SoFi. That was later sent into overdrive as the company has not only become a household name thanks to its stadium naming rights deal but also because of the company’s continued product expansions. The most interesting development in my mind is SoFi’s acquisition of Golden Pacific...
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Financial

A Look at How Rakuten (Ebates) Works in 2026

by Kyle Burbank
Since taking an interest in personal finance, one site I’ve come across again and again is Rakuten, formerly Ebates. If you’re still unfamiliar, Rakuten is a cashback site — and is the largest of its kind by far, boasting deals from over 3,500 retailers. Its popularity has endured even with the odd Rakuten re-branding and the platform remains one of my most-used money-saving tools. Since joining Rakuten / Ebates some...
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Credit Card News

Best Western Debuts Two New Rewards Credit Cards

by Kyle Burbank
After pausing applications for their previous rewards card, the hotel chain Best Western has unveiled a new pair of rewards credit cards with a new issuer. About the Best Western cards: Best Western is partnering with First Bank & Trust and Mercury Financial to introduce two new co-branded credit cards. First up is the no-annual-fee Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card. With this card, customers can 4x points on Best...
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Credit Card News

Marriott Bonvoy Bold Card Launches Travel Contest

by Kyle Burbank
Chase and Marriott Bonoy have unveiled a special contest while continuing to offer its best-ever welcome bonus. About the welcome bonus and Bold Chat Court Contest: Marriott Bonvoy and Chase have launched a special opportunity called the Bold Chat Court contest. As part of this contest, 10 lucky travelers will be awarded 500,000 Marriott Bonvoy points (for a total of 5 million) as well as $5,000. For this contest, the...
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Credit Card News

Bilt Adds 2 New Transfer Partners Including First 3:2 Transfer Rate

by Kyle Burbank
Bilt is once again expanding its travel transfer rewards program — and is even breaking the mold with one new partner. About the new additions to Bilt: This week, Bilt launched partnerships with two more travel brands: TAP Air Portugal and Accor. As a result, Bilt members will now be able to transfer their points to Miles&Go and ALL Reward, respectively. In total, Bilt now has 18 transfer partners including 13...