Zafran Security Secures $60M Series C Funding with Amex Ventures and Existing Backers
Zafran Security, an AI-native threat exposure management startup, announced the closing of a $60 million Series C round. Amex Ventures joined the round alongside existing investors Menlo Ventures, Sequoia Capital and Cyberstarts. The capital will fuel Zafran’s AI-driven security platform expansion for financial institutions.
Verdane to Acquire Augmentum Fintech in £185.7M Take Private Deal
London‑based Augmentum Fintech has agreed to be acquired by Norwegian private‑equity group Verdane in a cash deal valued at approximately £185.7 million. The offer, made through Frontier BidCo, proposes 111 pence per share, a 27% premium to the pre‑announcement price, and will...
JPYC Secures $12M Series B Funding Led by Asteria Corporation
Japanese yen stablecoin issuer JPYC completed the first close of its Series B round, raising ¥1.78 billion ($12 million). The round was led by Asteria Corporation and included investors such as BitFlyer Holdings, Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance and West Japan Railway. The...
Xendoo Acquires Botkeeper's Infinite AI Platform
Xendoo, a provider of online bookkeeping and accounting services, announced it has acquired Botkeeper's Infinite platform, an AI-powered bookkeeping solution. Financial terms were not disclosed. The acquisition ensures the platform remains active and supported for existing users.
STS Digital Secures $30M Funding Round Led by CMT Digital
Swiss‑based principal trading firm STS Digital announced it has raised $30 million in a funding round. The round was led by CMT Digital with participation from Payward, Strobe Ventures, Arrington Capital, F‑Prime and BitRock Capital. The capital will be used...
EBay Ventures Invests in TrueLayer as Part of Pay by Bank Partnership
eBay Ventures announced a strategic investment in TrueLayer, the European Pay‑by‑Bank network, as the two companies launch a new ‘Pay by Bank’ checkout option for UK shoppers. The undisclosed funding will help scale TrueLayer’s real‑time payment infrastructure and deepen its...
BridgeWise Acquires Context Analytics to Launch AI Wealth Agent
US fintech BridgeWise announced the acquisition of Chicago‑based data‑processing firm Context Analytics for an undisclosed sum. The deal will combine the two companies’ technologies to create a new AI wealth agent, pAI, that builds, reviews, and optimises personalised portfolios.
Bravo Secures $236M Credit Line From Fortress Investment Group
Mexican fintech Bravo secured a $236 million credit line from Fortress Investment Group, expanding its debt‑settlement and credit solutions across Latin America and Europe. The financing follows a $27 million round in 2024 and will fund growth of its credit division.
London Fintech Startup Alpa Raises $3.5M Pre‑seed Round Led by Daphni
Alpa, a London‑based fintech platform that provides real‑time profitability data for hospitality operators, announced a $3.5 million pre‑seed funding round led by venture capital firm Daphni. The capital will be used to enhance its product and engineering capabilities, including AI‑driven classification...
Brink's to Acquire NCR Atleos in $6.6 Billion Deal
The Brink's Company announced a cash-and-stock acquisition of NCR Atleos for $6.6 billion, creating a leading financial‑technology infrastructure firm. The definitive agreement was signed on Feb. 26, 2026, with closing expected in the first quarter of 2027. The combined entity will generate...
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...
Evertec Announces Acquisition of Demensa to Expand Brazil Operations
Evertec Inc announced it will acquire Demensa, a Brazilian B2B technology provider serving financial institutions, to broaden its product offering and addressable market in Brazil. The deal was disclosed during Evertec's Q4 2025 earnings call on Feb. 26, 2026 and...
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₮...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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....
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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,...