Mercado Bitcoin Launches $20M Tokenized Private Credit Issuance on Rootstock
Latin American digital‑asset platform Mercado Bitcoin has deployed over $20 million of tokenized private credit on the Rootstock sidechain, marking a new private‑debt offering. The move expands its real‑world asset strategy and aims to reach $100 million in issuances by April.
OneDome Raises $25M in Pre-Series C Funding Round
OneDome, a UK‑based housing and fintech platform, announced a $25 million Pre‑Series C funding round, bringing its total capital raised to $40 million. The new capital will support the company’s expansion of its digital mortgage and property‑management services.
TRM Labs Raises $70M Series C, Hits $1B Valuation
Blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs announced a $70 million Series C funding round, pushing its valuation to $1 billion. The round was led by Blockchain Capital with participation from Goldman Sachs, Citi Ventures, Bessemer, Thoma Bravo and Brevan Howard. The...
GoCab Raises $45M in Equity and Debt Financing
London-based mobility and fintech platform GoCab secured $45 million in a financing round comprising $15 million in equity and $30 million in debt. The equity round was led by E3 Capital and JANNGO Capital, with participation from KawiSafi Ventures and...
Exponent Financial Secures $20M Revolving Credit Facility From Jovian Capital Management
Exponent Financial, a technology-driven lender for franchise operators, announced a new $20 million revolving credit facility from Jovian Capital Management. The facility will support the company's expansion into term lending and broaden its financing capabilities for franchise operators. The partnership...
Brazilian Fintech Asaas Acquires Digital Insurance Broker Mutuus
Brazilian fintech Asaas announced the acquisition of digital insurance broker Mutuus, adding insurance distribution to its platform. Mutuus will continue operating independently while Asaas integrates its services, expanding its offering for small and medium-sized businesses.
Columbia Bank to Acquire Northfield Bank in $597M Merger
Columbia Bank announced a $597 million merger with Northfield Bank, with the deal expected to close later this year. As part of the agreement, Northfield Bank's chairman, president and CEO Steven Klein will become senior executive vice president and COO...
Vena Solutions to Acquire Acterys, Expanding Orchestrated Financial Planning
Toronto-based Vena Solutions announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Australian FP&A platform Acterys. The cash‑and‑stock transaction, terms undisclosed, will combine Vena’s Excel‑native software with Acterys’ operational planning and Power BI integration to expand its orchestrated financial planning capabilities....
Lightyear Capital to Acquire PayByPhone From Corpay
Private equity firm Lightyear Capital has signed an agreement to acquire mobile parking payments provider PayByPhone from Corpay. The transaction, expected to close in Q2 2026, will see PayByPhone operate as a standalone business under Lightyear’s ownership.
Bits Technology Secures €12M Series A Funding
Swedish RegTech startup Bits Technology announced a €12 million Series A round to accelerate its compliance automation platform for banks and fintechs across Europe. The funding will support development of KYB, AML and onboarding solutions, reflecting rising demand for streamlined regulatory compliance.
Global Payments to Acquire Worldpay for $22.7B
Global Payments announced it will acquire Worldpay in a $22.7 billion transaction, consolidating two major payment processors. The deal aims to strengthen Global Payments' position in the real‑time payment infrastructure market and expand its global reach.
Banco Santander to Acquire Webster Financial for $12.3B
Banco Santander announced it will acquire Webster Financial Corporation, a Connecticut‑based bank, for $12.3 billion in cash and stock. The deal will make Webster a wholly‑owned subsidiary, creating a top‑10 U.S. retail and commercial bank and a top‑five deposit franchise in...
Experian to Acquire AI-Powered Mortgage Shopping Platform Own Up
Experian announced it will acquire Own Up, an AI-powered mortgage shopping platform, to expand its mortgage offerings within the Experian Marketplace. The acquisition was announced in a Feb. 3 press release and is expected to close within 90 days pending...
ZenithBlox Raises $8M Seed Round to Launch Compliance‑Orchestrated Blockchain Infrastructure
Toronto‑based blockchain middleware firm ZenithBlox announced its Compliance‑Orchestrated Blockchain Infrastructure (COBI) and disclosed a $8 million seed round at a $25 million pre‑money valuation to accelerate enterprise deployments. The round will fund SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certifications and expand sales across North America,...
Novum Investment Management Secures Equity Investment From UK Local Government Pension Fund
London-based fintech Novum Investment Management announced it has secured an equity investment from a UK local government pension fund to launch and scale its patent‑pending Doris platform, which aims to help savers transition to investing. The amount of the investment...
Fifth Third Bancorp Completes Merger with Comerica, Forming $294B Regional Bank
Fifth Third Bancorp and Comerica Incorporated closed their merger on Feb. 2, creating a $294 billion institution that becomes the ninth‑largest U.S. bank. The deal combines Fifth Third’s consumer digital platform with Comerica’s commercial franchise, expanding digital banking and embedded‑finance capabilities across...
Incard Raises £10M Series A Led by Smartfin to Expand Its Financial Platform
London‑based fintech Incard announced a £10 million Series A round led by Smartfin, with participation from Founders Capital and MountFund. The funding will support expansion into Europe and the US, enhance AI‑driven financial workflows, and grow the team. Angel investors also...
TransUnion to Acquire Mobile Division of RealNetworks
TransUnion announced a definitive agreement to acquire the mobile division of RealNetworks, aiming to boost its communications solutions and fraud‑prevention portfolio. The deal, disclosed in a Feb. 2 press release, will bring AI, machine‑learning and real‑time analytics capabilities to TransUnion, with...
Slate Raises $1.3M CAD Pre‑seed Round Led by N49P and North Exit Ventures
Canadian fintech startup Slate announced a $1.3 million CAD pre‑seed financing round led by N49P and North Exit Ventures. The funding will support Slate’s embedded lending infrastructure for Canadian SaaS platforms. Slate launched out of stealth in early 2026.
Bed Bath & Beyond to Acquire Tokens.com, Launch Real Estate Tokenization Platform
Bed Bath & Beyond announced it will acquire Tokens.com to create a tokenization platform for real estate, leveraging tZERO’s regulated trading tools and Figure’s blockchain services. The platform, slated to debut by July 2026, will enable users to convert home...
Varo Bank Secures $123.9M Series G Funding Led by Warburg Pincus and Coliseum Capital
Varo Bank, the all‑digital nationally chartered bank, announced a $123.9 million Series G round led by existing investor Warburg Pincus and new investor Coliseum Capital Management. The funding will support Varo’s next growth phase, including expansion of its AI‑driven lending products. The round...
Zepz Acquires Pomelo to Expand Beyond Remittances Into Credit Cards
Global payments group Zepz, known for WorldRemit and Sendwave, has completed the acquisition of fintech platform Pomelo, which offers the first credit card built for money transfers. The deal aims to broaden Zepz’s services beyond cross‑border payments into credit and...
ClearScore Group Acquires Acre Platforms to Accelerate Mortgage Expansion
The ClearScore Group announced the acquisition of Acre Platforms Ltd, the UK's fastest‑growing intermediary mortgage platform. The deal will integrate Acre's technology into ClearScore's ecosystem, routing demand from its 16 million UK users to mortgage brokers and supporting international expansion. Financial...
FlexTecs Secures Strategic Investment From Cohere Capital
FlexTecs, a provider of recovery audit and payment accuracy software, announced a strategic investment from Boston‑based private equity firm Cohere Capital. The undisclosed funding will support FlexTecs' expansion of its SaaS platform FlexTrap, accelerate growth, and enable potential strategic acquisitions....
First Independence Bank Acquires Metropolitan Capital Bank Assets in FDIC-Facilitated Deal
The FDIC placed Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust into receivership and entered a purchase‑and‑assumption agreement with Detroit‑based First Independence Bank, which will acquire $251 million of assets and $212.1 million in deposits. The transaction, announced on Jan. 31 2026, is expected to cost the...
Falcon Finance Launches $50M Corporate Venture Fund for Tokenized Asset Yield Infrastructure
Falcon Finance announced a $50 million ecosystem fund to support developers building tokenized Treasury, gold and other real‑world asset yield infrastructure. The fund will allocate $25 million in direct capital and $25 million in vested FF tokens, targeting projects on Ethereum and BNB...
TeamSystem Acquires AIG Classic to Expand in Spain
Italian tech and AI firm TeamSystem announced the acquisition of Spanish SME software specialist AIG Classic, aiming to deepen its footprint in Spain and accelerate its European expansion. The undisclosed deal will integrate AIG Classic’s accounting solutions into TeamSystem’s digital...
OSL Group Raises $200M in Equity Financing to Expand Stablecoin and Payments Business
Hong Kong‑listed digital‑asset firm OSL Group announced a $200 million equity financing round to fund global expansion of its stablecoin trading and payment services. The capital will support acquisitions, international growth, product development and working capital. The raise follows a $300 million...
WealthAi Raises $800k Pre‑seed Round Led by Fuel Ventures and Founders Factory
WealthAi, an AI‑driven operating system for wealth managers, family offices and private banks, announced an $800k pre‑seed funding round. The round was led by venture firms Fuel Ventures and Founders Factory, providing capital to accelerate product development and market rollout.
Ethos Technologies Inc. IPO Raises $200M, Valuation $1.2B
Insurance platform Ethos Technologies Inc. debuted on Nasdaq, pricing its IPO at $19 per share and raising roughly $200 million, valuing the company at $1.2 billion. The shares closed down 11% on the first day of trading. Ethos, founded in 2016, uses...
Mesirow Alternative Credit Partners with Fundbox to Launch Forward‑flow Loan Purchase Facility
Mesirow Alternative Credit and Fundbox announced a forward‑flow facility that will purchase loans originated by Fundbox, expanding working‑capital access for small businesses. Managed through Mesirow Specialty Finance Fund VII, the asset‑backed structure leverages Fundbox’s AI‑driven platform and Mesirow’s credit expertise....
HeyData Raises $16.5M Series A Led by Riverside Acceleration Capital
heyData, a European compliance platform, announced a $16.5 million Series A round led by Riverside Acceleration Capital. The funding will accelerate product development, expand compliance frameworks, and support geographic expansion beyond the DACH region. The round reflects rising regulatory pressure and security...
Securitize to Go Public via Merger with Cantor Equity Partners II
Tokenization firm Securitize filed a registration statement to merge with Cantor Equity Partners II, a Cantor Fitzgerald‑backed blank‑check company, aiming to list on Nasdaq under the ticker SECZ. The deal, pending shareholder and regulatory approval, marks Securitize’s move to become...
British Business Bank Invests £15M in Stream Fintech Platform as Part of $90M Series D Round
The British Business Bank announced a £15 million investment in Stream, a fintech platform, as part of its $90 million Series D funding round. The round also includes investors Sofina, Balderton and Northzone, aiming to expand Stream’s services and US market presence.
Pennylane Raises €175M in Growth-Stage Round Led by TCV
French fintech unicorn Pennylane announced a €175 million growth-stage funding round, led by US venture firm TCV with participation from Blackstone Growth and existing investors. The round values the company at €3.5 billion and will fund product expansion and European growth plans.
Swiss Bank Sygnum Raises over 750 BTC in Seed Round for Market‑neutral Bitcoin Fund
Sygnum announced that its Starboard Sygnum BTC Alpha Fund completed its seed phase, attracting more than 750 Bitcoin from professional and institutional investors. The market‑neutral fund aims to deliver steady returns through arbitrage and relative‑value strategies, reflecting rising institutional demand...
Sunrate Acquires Payments Team to Launch Global Acquiring Services
Sunrate announced the acquisition of an experienced payments team and its acquiring technology, marking the launch of its global acquiring business line. The deal expands Sunrate's end‑to‑end payment capabilities across merchants in eCommerce, SaaS, travel and other sectors. Deal value...
Oro Raises $3M in Funding
Los Angeles‑based fintech platform Oro announced a $3 million funding round led by Slauson & Co., with participation from Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures and Bronze Valley. The capital will be used to expand its housing‑benefits solutions for employers and scale its...
Gyde Secures $60M Funding Round Led by Lightspeed
Austin‑based AI‑native brokerage platform Gyde raised $60 million in a funding round led by Lightspeed, with participation from Optum Ventures, Crystal Venture Partners, Virtue and MVP Ventures. The capital will be used to expand operations and accelerate product development, underscoring investor...
Bleap Secures $6M Seed Funding Led by Blossom Capital
London‑based fintech Bleap announced a $6 million seed round to fund its expansion across Europe and Latin America. The round was led by Blossom Capital, and the capital will be used to accelerate product development and support trading of digital and...
Snout Raises over $110M in Total Capital, Including $10M Series A Led by Footwork
NYC‑based pet healthcare financing platform Snout announced it has raised over $110 million in total capital, comprising a $100 million financing from Clear Haven Capital Management and a $10 million Series A round led by Footwork with participation from existing investors. The funds will...
Ripple Acquires GTreasury to Launch Unified Treasury Platform
Ripple announced it has acquired GTreasury, integrating the firm’s treasury management technology into the newly launched Ripple Treasury platform. The combined solution gives CFOs and treasury teams unified control over traditional cash and digital assets, leveraging Ripple’s blockchain infrastructure. Financial...
finanzen.net Group Acquires AI Investing Startup Vickii
finanzen.net Group, a German financial portal, announced the acquisition of AI fintech Vickii. The undisclosed deal will integrate Vickii's AI engine and team into finanzen.net's neo‑broker finanzen.net ZERO, enhancing AI‑powered financial content and brokerage services for millions of users.
Slice Raises $25M Series A Led by Insight Partners for AI-Powered Global Equity Compliance
Equity compliance startup Slice Global Equity announced a $25 million Series A round led by Insight Partners, with participation from Fenwick and Cooley LLP, TLV Partners, R‑Squared Ventures and Jibe Ventures. The funding will accelerate its AI‑native SaaS platform that helps multinational...
ANNA Money Raises £10m Growth Debt From Flashpoint Ventures to Scale AI Auto Accountant
UK fintech ANNA Money secured £10 million in growth debt from Flashpoint Ventures to accelerate its AI‑powered ‘Auto Accountant’ solution ahead of the UK Making Tax Digital deadline. The funding will support scaling the platform, which already serves over 50,000 small...
Paraglide Secures $5M Seed Funding to Accelerate AI-Driven AR Automation
Swedish AI startup Paraglide announced a $5 million seed round led by Bessemer Venture Partners and DN Capital, with participation from Born Capital and The Nordic Web Ventures. The funding will be used to expand its agentic AI platform for accounts...
Mesh Raises $75M in New Funding Round, Hitting $1B Valuation
Crypto payments network Mesh announced a $75 million funding round that values the company at $1 billion. The round was led by Dragonfly Capital and will fund Mesh’s expansion into Asian, European and Latin American FinTech markets. The company previously raised...
Gridline Secures $18.5M Series A Funding Led by FINTOP
Atlanta-based fintech Gridline announced it has raised $18.5 million in a Series A round to expand its private market investing platform. The round was led by venture firm FINTOP, with the capital earmarked for product innovation, including the launch of...
Galaxy Digital Leads $7M Investment in Tenbin to Build Improved Tokenized Gold and FX Markets
Tenbin Labs secured $7 million in a seed round led by Galaxy Ventures, the venture‑capital arm of Galaxy Digital, with participation from Wintermute Ventures, GSR, Variant, Archetype and FalconX. The funding will be used to develop institutional‑grade tokenized gold and foreign‑exchange...
Checkout.com Acquires Blue EMI to Expand European Fintech Presence
Checkout.com announced the acquisition of Lithuania‑based Blue EMI, a regulated electronic money institution that issues euro‑backed stablecoins. The deal, which has secured all required regulatory approvals, will bolster Checkout.com’s fintech capabilities and support its new technology hub in Vilnius. The...
