Peruvian startup Leasy secures $17M in debt, equity to provide auto loans to LatAm ride-hailing drivers
Leasy, a startup that offers automobile financing to ride-hailing drivers in Latin America via a subscription model, has secured $2 million in equity and $15 million in debt. Italian-born Gregorio…
Read More »Gloria Lin thinks construction needs to ‘catch the wave of fintech’
As an engineering program manager at Apple, Gloria Lin was part of a group that conceptualized and built initial prototypes for what is now Apple Pay. She moved on from…
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This startup wants to help renters get rewarded for paying their rent on time
While there are positives to being a renter — think no maintenance headaches — many renters still feel like they are essentially throwing money away every month when they make…
Read More »Finary wants to reimagine private banking
French startup Finary has raised a $9 million Series A round (€8 million). The company has built a comprehensive aggregator so that wealthy individuals can get the full picture when…
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Is it time to worry about fintech valuations?
Nu, the parent company of Nubank, reported its fourth-quarter financial performance, and in response to rapid revenue growth and improving economics, the company saw its value drop 9% in regular…
Read More »Ramp expands into travel as the corporate spend category goes horizontal
Corporate spending has marked a huge opportunity in the world of fintech. Multiple players have emerged with various solutions — from software to corporate cards — to help businesses of…
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Pipe expands into media and entertainment financing with its acquisition of Purely Capital
When Pipe was founded in 2019, its vision was to provide SaaS companies a funding alternative outside of equity or venture debt. Specifically, the Miami-based fintech’s mission was to give…
Read More »Clearco co-founder Andrew D’Souza steps back as Michele Romanow assumes CEO role
Clearco co-founder Andrew D’Souza tells TechCrunch that he has stepped back from his role as chief executive at the fintech company. Michele Romanow, the co-founder and president of Clearco, is…
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Groundfloor steps up its real estate debt crowdfunding platform with fresh capital
Crowdfunding has become an increasingly popular way for companies to raise capital, and investors are taking notice. Groundfloor, the first real estate crowdfunding platform to gain regulatory approval, announced today…
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Philippines payment gateway PayMongo gets $31M Series B, will explore regional expansion
PayMongo founders (from left to right): Jaime Hing III, Chief Technology Officer, Francis Plaza, Chief Executive Officer and Luis Sia, Chief Commercial Officer Philippines-based fintech PayMongo, which enables merchants to…
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