Finanjo Raises ₹1.5 Crore in Pre‑seed Round Led by AJVC
Jaipur‑based personal finance platform Finanjo closed a pre‑seed funding round of ₹1.5 crore (≈$180 k), fully led by AJVC, the early‑stage venture fund managed by Aviral Bhatnagar. The capital will accelerate product development, boost AI capabilities, and expand its user base across India.
Docupace, Backed by Genstar, Acquires Fintech Firm InvestEdge
Docupace, a provider of AI-enabled back‑office and compliance software for wealth‑management firms, announced the acquisition of fintech company InvestEdge. The deal expands Docupace’s product suite and market reach in the wealth‑management technology space.
Cicada Secures $13.5M Series A Funding Led by Citi
NYC-based fintech Cicada announced a $13.5 million Series A round to expand its electronic trading platform linking institutional capital to Latin American local-currency markets. The round was led by Citi with participation from L4, the venture arm of Brazil's B3...
Tether Invests in Whop to Integrate Stablecoin Payments
Tether, the leading stablecoin issuer, announced a strategic investment in Whop, a US‑based digital marketplace for creators. While the investment amount was not disclosed, the deal will see Whop integrate Tether’s Wallet Development Kit to enable self‑custodial USD₮ and USA₮...
Sunrise Banks Acquires TrueConnect, Launches BeneMoney
Sunrise Banks has acquired TrueConnect, rebranding the platform as BeneMoney to provide employee‑focused lending and financial education. The deal aims to expand affordable credit access for working Americans through employer‑sponsored benefits.
Celcoin Receives Regulatory Approval to Acquire Via Capital SCD
Brazilian fintech Celcoin has secured regulatory approval from Brazil's Central Bank to acquire Via Capital SCD, a licensed direct credit company. The acquisition expands Celcoin's credit vertical, marking its seventh acquisition since 2022. The regulator also approved an increase in...
Ex‑Amex and Visa Executives Raise $4M to Embed Stablecoins in Everyday Brands
Former American Express and Visa executives have announced a $4 million fundraising round to build a platform that embeds stablecoins into everyday consumer brands. The capital will be used to develop technology that lets brands accept stablecoins seamlessly in their payment...
RevSpring Acquires TrustCommerce to Expand Integrated Healthcare Payment Gateway
RevSpring, backed by Frazier Healthcare Partners, announced the acquisition of TrustCommerce, a portfolio company of Waud Capital Partners, to build an end‑to‑end healthcare payment platform. The deal adds TrustCommerce’s enterprise gateway and EHR integrations to RevSpring’s patient engagement software, creating...
WafR Secures $4M Seed Round to Expand Last-Mile Financial Services in Morocco
Moroccan fintech WafR raised $4 million in an oversubscribed seed round co-led by LoftyInc Capital, Attijariwafa Ventures and Almada Ventures, with participation from UM6P Ventures and First Circle Capital. The funding will be used to expand its network of corner...
Framework Ventures Partners with Better to Launch $500M Tokenized Mortgage Plan
Crypto venture firm Framework Ventures has partnered with mortgage services company Better to launch a $500 million tokenized mortgage plan, providing credit to the Sky stablecoin ecosystem and issuing mortgage‑backed tokens. The partnership also includes Framework acquiring a 10% stake in...
Univest Raises $10M Series A Funding Led by Bertelsmann India Investments
Univest, a SEBI‑registered advisory superapp, announced a $10 million Series A funding round led by Bertelsmann India Investments. The capital will support its expansion into mutual fund advisory and broader wealth‑creation services.
Monark Markets Raises $8.1M in Strategic Financing
Monark Markets, a New York‑based fintech platform, announced $8.1 million in strategic financing led by F‑Prime with participation from The Treasury, Commerce Ventures, Grit Capital Partners and BBAE Holdings. The capital will be used to expand its API‑first infrastructure, integrate with...
SBI Holdings Launches ¥10B On‑chain Bond with XRP Rewards for Retail Investors
SBI Holdings announced the issuance of a ¥10 billion (≈$64.5 million) three‑year on‑chain bond, the SBI START Bonds, offering a fixed interest rate of 1.85‑2.45% and XRP rewards for eligible retail investors. The bonds will be settled on Boostry’s ibet for Fin...
Lending Infra Startup Roopya Raises Rs 4 Crore Seed Round Led by Inflection Point Ventures
SaaS-based lending infrastructure platform Roopya announced a seed funding round of Rs 4 crore, led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV). The capital will be used to scale its lending infrastructure and expand embedded‑finance capabilities. Roopya, founded by Sudipta Kumar Ghosh and Raman...
Databricks Raises Over $7B in New Funding, Including $5B Equity at $134B Valuation
Databricks announced it has closed more than $7 billion in new funding, comprising roughly $5 billion in equity at a $134 billion valuation and $2 billion in debt capacity. The capital will back AI-driven initiatives like Lakebase and Genie, and strengthen its position in...
Ascent Secures $45M Series C Funding Led by Global Asset Manager
San Diego‑based Ascent announced the close of its Series C round, raising $45 million to expand its education‑financing platform. The round was led by a global asset manager and will support growth of its leadership team and entry into new education verticals.
Yendo Secures $200M Funding Commitment From I80 Group to Scale Vehicle‑Secured Credit Cards
Yendo announced a $200 million funding commitment from i80 Group to expand its vehicle‑secured credit card line and scale its AI‑driven credit platform across the United States. The capital will be used to originate new credit card loans and accelerate...
Grab to Acquire Stash Financial in $425M Deal
Grab, the Southeast Asian superapp operator, announced it has signed definitive agreements to acquire 100% of US fintech Stash Financial for an enterprise value of $425 million. The deal includes an initial 50.1% stake with the remainder to be acquired over...
Copla Secures €6M Series A Funding to Boost EU Regulatory Compliance
Copla announced a €6 million Series A round aimed at supporting its compliance with EU regulations. The funding will help the company expand its regulatory technology solutions across Europe.
Tradeweb Makes Minority Investment in Kalshi, Launching Strategic Partnership
Tradeweb Markets Inc. announced a strategic partnership with prediction‑market platform Kalshi and disclosed a minority investment in the company. The collaboration will integrate Kalshi’s real‑time event data into Tradeweb’s electronic trading platform for institutional investors. The investment amount was not...
Tembo Raises over £15m to Accelerate Savings and Mortgage Products
Tembo, a fintech platform focused on savings and mortgage solutions, announced it has secured more than £15 million in funding to expand its product offerings. The capital will be used to accelerate development and growth of its services.
Avantos Raises $25M in Series A Funding Round
New York-based fintech startup Avantos announced a $25 million Series A funding round to accelerate its growth and product development. The round marks a significant milestone for the company as it expands its AI-driven financial services platform.
Ledn Issues $188M Bitcoin-Backed ABS with Jefferies as Lead Manager
Crypto lender Ledn launched its first $188 million asset‑backed securities (ABS) backed by bitcoin loans, with Jefferies serving as lead manager. The issuance marks Ledn’s entry into the debt market, offering a low‑LTV, diversified loan pool.
EBay Ventures Makes Strategic Investment in TrueLayer
eBay, through its venture arm eBay Ventures, announced a strategic investment in UK open banking fintech TrueLayer on Feb 19, 2026. The deal adds eBay to TrueLayer’s existing backers Stripe, Tiger Global, Tencent and Temasek, though the amount was not...
Stacks Raises $23M Series A to Automate Enterprise Finance
London-based Stacks Technologies B.V. announced a $23 million Series A round led by Lightspeed, with participation from General Catalyst, EQT Ventures and S16VC. The funding will accelerate the startup’s AI‑driven finance automation platform that helps enterprises streamline accounting, month‑close and reconciliation processes....
Kubo Financiero and Crédito Maestro to Merge in $35.6M Deal
Mexican fintech Kubo Financiero and payroll‑loan provider Crédito Maestro announced a $35.6 million merger, pending regulatory approval. The deal will combine Kubo’s digital lending license and technology with Crédito Maestro’s capital and commercial capabilities, aiming to strengthen Kubo’s capital base and...
Brazilian Fintech Listo Secures $190M via FIDC From Itaú BBA and UBS BB
Brazilian fintech Listo announced a $190 million raise through a Credit Rights Investment Fund (FIDC) backed by Itaú BBA and UBS BB. The funding will support product expansion and operations as the company aims to double its size over the next two years....
Laqus Acquires Estar.Finance to Expand Tokenized Asset and Crowdfunding Services
Brazilian fintech Laqus announced the acquisition of Estar.Finance, a digital asset trading and crowdfunding platform authorized by Brazil's securities regulator. The deal will integrate Estar.Finance's tokenized asset marketplace into Laqus' SaaS suite, enhancing its credit, debt management and tokenization capabilities.
Fireplace Secures $1.5M Pre-Seed Funding Led by Frachtis
Hong Kong-based fintech startup Fireplace, which offers a professional trading terminal for prediction markets, announced a $1.5 million pre‑seed round. The round was led by Frachtis with participation from White Star Capital and other investors. The funds will be used to...
BTG Pactual Acquires 48% Stake in Meutudo to Boost Retail Strategy
Brazilian investment bank BTG Pactual announced the acquisition of a 48% stake in fintech platform Meutudo, aiming to strengthen its retail strategy. The deal, disclosed on February 17, 2026, expands BTG Pactual’s presence in the consumer finance market.
Mynt Secures $30M Fuse Financing to Expand MSME Support
Mynt announced a $30 million Fuse Financing round to scale its support for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The new capital will be used to expand its platform, enhance product offerings, and accelerate growth across its fintech services.
PhonePe Announces $15B IPO
PhonePe, the Indian digital payments platform, is planning an initial public offering with a target valuation of $15 billion. The IPO, announced in February 2026, could reshape the competitive landscape with rival Paytm and trigger a sector re‑rating. The filing signals...
Sphinx Raises $7.1M to Build Compliance Agent
Sphinx, a compliance technology startup, announced a $7.1 million fundraising round to develop its compliance agent platform. The funding was disclosed on Feb 17, 2026, and aims to accelerate product development and market expansion. Investor details were not disclosed.
Points Africa Raises $2M From VestedWorld to Build Africa’s First Shared Loyalty Network
Ghana‑based fintech Points Africa announced a $2 million seed round led by early‑stage VC firm VestedWorld. The funding will support rollout of its shared loyalty platform across Ghana and expansion into other African markets.
Wrisk Acquires Atto to Strengthen Embedded Finance Intelligence
Embedded insurance provider Wrisk announced the acquisition of real-time financial intelligence platform Atto, aiming to deepen its embedded finance and protection capabilities across enterprise customer journeys. The deal, whose financial terms were not disclosed, will allow Wrisk to integrate Atto’s...
Boerse Stuttgart Digital and Tradias Plan Merger in Germany
Boerse Stuttgart Digital and Tradias announced plans to merge, creating a new unit that will operate under the Boerse Stuttgart Group. The combined entity will be led by a joint management team from the two firms, with headquarters in Frankfurt...
Stake Raises $31M Series B Led by Emirates NBD
UAE-based proptech platform Stake announced the close of a $31 million Series B round, led by Emirates NBD. The round also included Mubadala Investment Company’s MENA Venture Capital Fund, Middle East Venture Partners, Property Finder, STV NICE, Wa’ed Ventures, GFH...
Solvento Secures $25M Financing From BBVA Spark
Mexican logistics fintech Solvento raised $25 million from BBVA Spark to expand its liquidity and payment solutions for the transportation sector. The new capital will support fleet operations, routes, and logistics services, building on its Series A round in November...
Rezolve Ai Acquires Reward for $230M
Rezolve Ai, a Nasdaq‑listed AI‑driven commerce and payments platform, announced the acquisition of Reward, a customer engagement and commerce media provider, for $230 million. The deal combines Reward’s engagement and intelligence capabilities with Rezolve Ai’s conversational commerce and agentic AI platform,...
Array Acquires Chimney to Boost Embedded Finance Suite
Array announced the acquisition of Chimney, aiming to enhance its embedded finance platform with robust consumer-facing financial decision tools. The deal is expected to accelerate Array's ability to deliver comprehensive financial solutions as part of its suite.
The Access Bank UK to Acquire Zempler Bank
The Access Bank UK announced it will acquire Zempler Bank, an SME-focused lender. The transaction has received regulatory approval and is expected to close in the coming weeks.
Saudi Fintech CASHIN Raises $16M Series A Led by Impact46
Saudi Arabia-based fintech CASHIN announced the closing of a $16 million Series A round, led by Impact46. The funding will support the expansion of its AI-enabled platform for fuel station operators across the Kingdom and deepen integrations with regulators and...
XSquare Secures Undisclosed Investment From AngelSpark to Accelerate B2B Finance Platform
UAE‑based fintech XSquare announced it has raised a new round of funding from AngelSpark, with the amount undisclosed. The capital will be used to expand product development, scale infrastructure, and enhance its unified B2B financial operations platform. The announcement was...
Payments Firm Levl Raises $7M in Seed Round
Levl, a unified platform for fiat and stablecoin payments, announced the closing of a $7 million seed round led by Galaxy Ventures, with participation from Protagonist, Deus X, Blockchain Builders Fund, OpenFX, FalconX, CMCC and Variant Fund. The funding will support expansion...
Singapore's Ascentium Acquires Clara to Expand Footprint in UAE
Singapore-based business services platform Ascentium announced the acquisition of UAE-based regtech and corporate service provider Clara for an undisclosed amount. The deal gives Ascentium a foothold in the Abu Dhabi Global Market and Dubai International Financial Centre, while Clara gains...
Madfu Raises $25.5M in Pre-Series A Round Led by Afaq Capital
Saudi fintech startup Madfu announced a $25.5 million (SAR 95 million) pre‑Series A funding round led by Afaq Capital, with participation from angel investors. The capital will be used to expand its merchant network, upgrade technology, and develop new Sharia‑compliant...
Tangible Raises $4.3M Seed Round Led by Pale Blue Dot
FinTech platform Tangible, which helps hard‑tech companies secure and manage debt financing, announced a $4.3 million seed round led by Pale Blue Dot, with participation from MMC, Future Positive Capital, Unruly, SDAC, Prototype Capital and Aperture. The funding will be used...
GoCab Raises $45M Seed Round Led by E3 Capital and Janngo VC
London‑based mobility fintech GoCab announced the closing of a $45 million Seed round, comprising $15 million in equity and $30 million in debt. The round was led by African venture firms E3 Capital and Janngo VC, with participation from KawiSafi and Cur8 Capital....
Tether Invests $150M for 12% Stake in Gold.com, Launching Tokenized Gold Token XAU₮
Tether announced a strategic investment of $150 million to acquire a 12% stake in Gold.com, purchasing 3.371 million shares at $44.50 each. The deal includes integration of Tether’s gold-backed token XAU₮ into Gold.com’s platform, aiming to expand tokenized gold distribution...
Unloq Completes First Smart-Contract-Based Trade Financing Deal with Chemtank Marine
Unloq used its SC+ smart‑contract platform to fund Singapore‑based supplier Chemtank Marine’s commercial receivables with the XUSD stablecoin, marking one of the first real‑world trade‑finance uses of stablecoins. The transaction, completed on 13 February 2026, provided financing against confirmed invoices while the...
