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India's fintech platform WeRize raised $7 million in new funding round
Fintech platform WeRize raised $7 million in a funding round led by Sony Innovation Fund, with participation from existing investor 3one4 Capital, the company said.
Ramp Raises USD 750 Million Series F at USD 44 Billion Valuation Led by ICONIQ, GIC and Ontario Teachers'
The New York corporate-card and spend-management platform lifted its valuation from USD 32 billion in November 2025 and eyes UK and European expansion.
Flutterwave and Tempo Partnered to Deploy Stablecoin Settlements Across Africa
Flutterwave entered a strategic partnership with blockchain settlement network Tempo to build stablecoin-powered payment infrastructure aimed at enabling faster cross-border settlements and payments across Africa.
Thailand's SCB X tempered growth ambitions for Gen 2 loan businesses
SCB X said it would maintain single-digit loan growth for its Gen 2 businesses as part of a cautious strategy, despite those units' strong growth potential, Bangkok Post Finance reported.
Grab-Backed GXS Bank Took 7.22% Stake in Indonesia's Superbank in Latest Move
Grab-backed GXS Bank took a 7.22% stake in Indonesia's Superbank, marking a notable fintech-backed investment into the country's banking sector and drawing attention from market participants and regulators.
AlphaSense Raises USD 350 Million at USD 7.5 Billion Valuation Led by Vitruvian Partners
The New York-based AI market-intelligence platform nearly doubled its 2024 valuation and crossed USD 1 billion in total funding raised.
Nium Joins Circle Payments Network as Global Payout Partner for USDC Settlement
Singapore-based Nium has joined Circle Payments Network as a global payout partner, linking USDC settlement with cross-border payouts across 190+ countries.
Wealthtech Farther Notches Unicorn Status with $150 Million Series D Led by General Atlantic
New York-based digital wealth manager Farther raised $150 million in a Series D led by General Atlantic, reaching unicorn status with recruited AUM above $23 billion.
Grab to Consolidate Indonesia's Superbank Into Financial Services Segment After Singtel Stake Transfer
Grab will fully consolidate Indonesian digital bank Superbank after Singtel Alpha Investments transfers its stake to GXS Bank, lifting Grab's shareholding above 50%.
US Business-Banking Fintech Mercury Raises USD 200 Million Series D at USD 5.2 Billion Valuation
Mercury raised a USD 200m Series D led by TCV at a USD 5.2bn valuation, roughly 48.6% above its prior round, as it advances toward a US national bank charter.
Primer Raises USD 100 Million Series C Led by Sofina to Expand in the US
UK-headquartered payments fintech Primer has raised a USD 100 million Series C led by Sofina to accelerate AI investment and expand its US presence.
Dubai's Fasset Closes USD 51 Million Series B Backed by SBI Group and Investcorp
Dubai-based stablecoin-banking fintech Fasset raised USD 51m in a Series B round backed by SBI Group, Investcorp and Arz Portföy to scale its Own Network infrastructure.