SmartSearch Acquires Credas Technologies to Boost RegTech Capabilities
SmartSearch, a UK digital compliance specialist, completed the acquisition of Credas Technologies, a digital identity verification provider, to expand its RegTech platform. The deal, announced on Jan. 7 2026, combines SmartSearch’s screening tools with Credas’ verification tech, enhancing compliance solutions for over 8,500 regulated firms. Financial terms were undisclosed.
Zilch to Acquire Fjord Bank to Accelerate European Expansion
Consumer payments platform Zilch announced plans to acquire Lithuanian challenger bank Fjord Bank, securing a European banking licence and establishing a new headquarters in Lithuania. The acquisition is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory...
SmartSearch Acquires Credas Technologies to Expand Digital Compliance Offering
UK digital compliance specialist SmartSearch announced the acquisition of identity verification provider Credas Technologies. The deal, reported on Jan 7, 2026, aims to strengthen SmartSearch's anti‑money‑laundering and digital compliance capabilities. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Netcapital Acquires Iverson Design's Assets in Stock Deal
Netcapital announced it has acquired the assets of Iverson Design, LLC, a developer of AI-powered design and visualization tools. The transaction was structured as Netcapital issuing 80,000 shares of its common stock to purchase the assets, including all IP. The...
Blazpay Raises $2.26M in Phase 6 Token Presale
Blazpay launched its Phase 6 token presale on Jan 7 2026, raising over $2.26 million with 93.7% of tokens sold. The presale offers a 20% bonus for participants using the HOLIDAYS discount code and prices BLAZ at $0.0155 per token.
JPMorgan to Acquire Apple Card Business From Goldman Sachs
JPMorgan announced it will acquire the Apple Card business from Goldman Sachs, ending Goldman’s involvement in the consumer fintech product. The deal includes a roughly $1 billion haircut for Goldman on its outstanding credit balances. The transaction was reported on January 7, 2026.
Pluto Financial Technologies Raises $8.6M Seed Round to Build AI‑powered Lending Platform
Pluto Financial Technologies announced a seed round of $8.6 million to develop its AI‑powered credit infrastructure for private‑market assets. The round was backed by Motive Ventures, Portage, Apollo Global Management, Hamilton Lane, Tectonic Ventures and Broadhaven Ventures. The funding will support...
Papaya Global Considers Sale Valued up to $4.5B Amid B2B Growth
Papaya Global, a fintech payroll platform, is in advanced talks for a potential acquisition with a valuation between $3.5 billion and $4.5 billion. The company is negotiating with multiple parties, including a private equity fund and enterprise software giants SAP and Oracle,...
Broadridge Completes Acquisition of Acolin to Boost Fund Distribution Capabilities
Broadridge Financial Solutions announced the completion of its acquisition of Acolin, a Zurich‑based provider of cross‑border fund distribution and regulatory services. The deal expands Broadridge’s distribution solutions for asset managers, adding access to over 3,000 distributors across 30+ countries and...
Arya.ag Raises $81M in Series D Funding
Indian agritech startup Arya.ag announced an $81 million Series D equity round led by GEF Capital Partners. The funding, over 70% primary capital and the rest secondary share sales, will fuel expansion of its storage and lending platform and support its IPO...
Nant Global Finance Completes Multiple Acquisitions to Launch Blockchain Capital Markets Platform
Nant Global Finance announced the launch of a blockchain-enabled capital markets platform, following the completion of several strategic acquisitions on Jan 2 2026. The firm acquired GlobexUS Holdings Corp, BlockAgent, Inc., and Equity Stock Transfer, LLC, and signed agreements to acquire AOS,...
Ping Identity Acquires Keyless, Expanding Biometric Authentication Capabilities
Identity and access management leader Ping Identity announced the acquisition of Keyless, a privacy‑preserving biometric authentication startup. The deal integrates Keyless’s zero‑knowledge biometric technology into Ping Identity’s platform, enhancing secure, passwordless login for enterprise customers. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Airwallex Raises $330M in Series G Round
Global payments firm Airwallex announced a $330 million Series G funding round, backed by investors such as T. Rowe Price Associates, Activant, Lingotto and Robinhood Ventures, valuing the company at $8 billion. The capital will support its U.S. expansion and accelerate...
Socure Acquires BNPL Consumer Credit Database Qlarifi
Identity verification platform Socure announced the acquisition of BNPL consumer credit database Qlarifi, creating a unified real-time credit infrastructure for BNPL lenders. The deal, announced on December 23, 2025, combines Socure's identity graph with Qlarifi's transaction data to improve fraud...
CVB Financial Acquires Heritage Commerce in $811M Merger
CVB Financial Corp, the parent of Citizens Business Bank, announced a definitive all‑stock merger with Heritage Commerce Corp valued at approximately $811 million. Under the agreement, CVB Financial shareholders will own about 77% of the combined company, with the transaction slated...
Imprint Raises $150M Series D, Reaches Unicorn Status
Imprint, a New York‑based co‑brand financial platform, announced a $150 million Series D round led by Khosla Ventures with participation from Kleiner Perkins, Hedosophia, Spice Capital, Thrive Capital, Ribbit Capital and Timeless, valuing the company at $1.2 billion and achieving unicorn status. The...
Givefront Raises $2M Seed Round Led by Script Capital
YC‑backed fintech Givefront, which builds a financial platform for U.S. nonprofits, announced a $2 million seed round. The round was led by Script Capital with participation from Y Combinator, C3 Ventures, Phoenix Fund and several angel investors, and will be used to scale...
United Fintech Secures Minority Investment From Dansk Vækstkapital
United Fintech, a fintech infrastructure provider, announced a new minority equity investment from Dansk Vækstkapital, marking its sixth institutional backer and second addition this month. The funding adds to United Fintech’s existing banking investors, including Barclays, BNP Paribas, Citi, Danske...
Mollie to Acquire GoCardless for €1.1bn
Dutch payments platform Mollie announced it will acquire UK fintech GoCardless in a €1.1 billion transaction. The acquisition, expected to close in mid‑2026, will combine Mollie's card payment capabilities with GoCardless' direct‑debit services, expanding the combined entity's customer base to around...
