FinTech News
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Family Banking Service Greenlight Introduces Greenlight for Banks
In recent years, a number of FinTechs have set their sights on financial education, creating banking experiences suited for children, teens, and young adults. Among these brands is Greenlight, which offers tools and perks for children and parents. Now, the startup has announced the launch of Greenlight for Banks. With the new program, banks and…
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Credit-Building Tool StellarFi Raises $15 Million
A credit-building platform is adding to its coffers, announcing a fresh injection of funding. This week, StellarFi (previously known simply as Stellar) announced that it had closed a $15 million round. The Series A was led by Acrew Capital, while ATX Venture Partners, Trust Ventures, Dream Ventures, Interplay, Accomplice Ventures, Vera Equity, FJ Labs, Fiat…
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Survey: Consumers Want Financial Recommendations from Banks
Since the advent of online banking, it’s been easier for customers to check their balances, make transfers, and conduct other transactions from their computer or smartphone. However, a new survey highlights the fact that banks could be doing more with their digital platform to please customers. According to a Sopra Steria and IPSOS report, nearly…
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On-Demand Employee Pay Platform Rain Raises $66 Million
A startup that helps employees access their earned wages more quickly and easily has just raised some major funds of its own. This week, Rain announced that it has raised $66 million in equity. The Series A was led by QED Investors and Invus Opportunities, while WndrCo, Tribe Capital, and Dreamers VC also participated. In…
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TTV Capital Closes Fund VI for Early-Stage FinTech Investments
A major venture capital firm has announced the closure of its latest fund, which will invest in a number of growing FinTech startups. This week, TTV Capital announced the closure of its sixth fund (Fund VI), with a total of $250 million. Capital in this fund was contributed by both new and existing partners, including…
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Nitra Latest FinTech to Join Visa’s Fast Track Program
A spending insights platform built for healthcare professionals is getting a big boost by joining up with a major card company. This week, Nitra announced that it was the latest startup to join Visa’s Fast Track program. As a result, the company will now have access to Visa’s global payment network, VisaNet Nitra is a…
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Stripe Raises $6.5 Billion, Now Valued at $50 Billion
FinTech giant Stripe has just closed a massive funding round, but is once again cutting its valuation. The online payments company has announced that it’s just raised $6.5 billion. The Series I included participation from returning investors Andreessen Horowitz, Baillie Gifford, Founders Fund, General Catalyst, MSD Partners, and Thrive Capital, while new investors GIC, Goldman…
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Credit Karma Introducing Net Worth Tool Built with Mint
This week, Credit Karma announced that it was introducing a Net Worth tool. In a press release, the company said that the addition is part of their goal to become “a full-service personal finance management platform.” The new feature will apparently begin rolling out to users with credit scores of 720 or higher but they…
