Klarna-rival Scalapay is Italy’s first unicorn; raises $497M from Tencent, Tiger Global, others
Scalapay lets customers choose its “buy now pay later” option while they checkout by setting up an account in just two to three minutes.
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Tiger Global backs UK fintech company Weavr in €35.2M Series A round
Weavr, a London-based embedded finance platform, announced that it has secured $40M (approx €35.2M) in a Series A round of funding led by Tiger Global.
Berlin-based fintech startup Monite raises €4.4M from Mollie’s Adriaan Mol, Klarna’s Victor Jacobsson, others
Monite allows B2B platforms, marketplaces, neobanks, and vertical SaaS companies to integrate high-end finance automation features.
Amsterdam-based fintech company Factris expand its operations to Belgium
Factris, an Amsterdam-based fintech company, announced on Monday that it has launched its financing services across Belgium to help SMEs access capital through factoring.
US fintech startup Capchase sets up new London HQ, plans to grow headcount
Capchase, a New York-based fintech firm that provides non-dilutive capital for recurring-revenue companies, announced on Wednesday that it…
Switzerland-based fintech Yokoy enters the Netherlands with Amsterdam as its European operations hub
Switzerland-based fintech Yokoy, a scaleup that offers a full spend management solution for midsize and enterprise companies, has announced its expansion into the Netherlands.
Meet Freddy Dijkman: The new CFO of Amsterdam-based fintech startup Recharge.com
Recharge.com's Dijkman had joined the company in May 2021 as interim CFO, and now he will remain as the CFO permanently.
UK-based ThinCats raises €118.73M to provide alternate financing to UK-based SMEs
ThinCats combines data analytics with traditional lending skills and a regional network of business finance specialists, to provide funding from £1M up to £15M for businesses looking to grow organically and/or through acquisition.
UK’s GoCardless secures €273M, becomes latest unicorn at $2.1B valuation
GoCardless, a London-based fintech company, announced on Tuesday that it has secured $312M (approx €273M) in a Series G round of funding at a valuation of $2.1B (approx €1.8B).
French fintech startup Silvr secures €130M from Bpifrance, Eurazeo, others; looks to hire 100 employees in 2022
Silvr finances e-businesses that can’t access bank loans and are looking to raise equity capital. It aims to help entrepreneurs succeed.
Berlin-based fintech startup Vivid Money secures €100M at €775M valuation from SoftBank, others
Vivid Money aims to provide customers throughout Europe with a superior banking and investment experience as well as offer a wide range of financial services without unnecessary fees.
What to expect from Amsterdam startup ecosystem in 2022? Top experts share their insights
Gone are the days when Amsterdam, the capital city of the Netherlands, was known only for its charming canal houses, tulips in full bloom, intricate canal system, vibrant art scene, beautiful architecture, and welcoming people.