November 19, 2024
PeLocal, the Chennai-based payment solutions provider within WhatsApphas raised $2 million in seed funding led by Unicorn India Ventures. The funds raised will be used to expand and improve the platform and will also help accelerate go-to-market strategies for large-scale project deployment. In the last 12 months, PeLocal has grown from 5 lakh monthly payment
November 19, 2024
Fintech startup representatives at VSV Capital Demo Day on November 11, 2024. Photo courtesy of VSV Capital The Global Market Expansion Program (GMEP), funded by the Korea Institute of Startup and Entrepreneurship Development (KISED) under South Korea's Ministry of SMEs and Startups, aims to help startups grow internationally. This initiative, now in its second year
November 19, 2024
PeLocal, a payment solutions provider within Whatsapp, raised $2 million in seed funding funding round led by Unicorn India Ventures. The startup plans to use the capital raised to develop and improve the platform and also help accelerate go-to-market strategies for large-scale project deployment. What does PeLocal do? Founded in 2021 by Vivekanand Tripathi (Founder
November 19, 2024
PeLocal's vision is to become the leading WhatsApp-based ticketing provider in various Indian states and organizations, while driving the adoption of utility payments through WhatsApp. PeLocal, a payment solutions provider within WhatsApp, has raised $2 million in seed funding led by Unicorn India Ventures. The funds raised will be used to expand and improve the
November 19, 2024
Aquariux, a proud member of the Singapore Fintech Association and recipient of the Global Best White Label Solution Award in June 2024, is a leading fintech company offering comprehensive software solutions as a service. Their suite includes trading platforms and payment gateways for traditional and digital assets. We specialize in providing tailored, scalable solutions to
November 18, 2024
BuzzPay aims to help one million travelers by 2026, boosting Saudi Arabia's economy. Source link Disclaimer We strive to uphold the highest ethical standards in all of our reporting and coverage. We StartupNews.fyi We want to be transparent with our readers about any potential conflicts of interest that may arise in our work. It is
November 18, 2024
The FRA has launched a regulatory sandbox to guide fintech startups in the non-bank financial sector, thereby fostering innovation under regulatory oversight. Enactment of Law No. 5 of 2022 and executive decisions to digitize non-bank financial transactions, with emphasis on KYC and digital identity. The FRA presented its role in digital finance, engaging the public
November 17, 2024
Pioneering maritime fintech company Shipfinex has raised $1.5 million in seed funding to bring blockchain-based fractional ownership to the maritime industry. The financing was led by Gaurav Mehta, Chairman of Best Oasis Limited and SPM Shipping DMCC, with participation from Vivek Seth, Senior Vice President of ADNOC Logistics & Services and Yasovardhan Chinni, Founder of
November 17, 2024
The funds are expected to enhance Pemo's operations and support its expansion into new GCC markets, including Saudi Arabia. Source link Disclaimer We strive to uphold the highest ethical standards in all of our reporting and coverage. We StartupNews.fyi We want to be transparent with our readers about any potential conflicts of interest that may
November 17, 2024
One has taken a download-first approach while the other focuses on local partnerships. Source link Disclaimer We strive to uphold the highest ethical standards in all of our reporting and coverage. We StartupNews.fyi We want to be transparent with our readers about any potential conflicts of interest that may arise in our work. It is
November 16, 2024
FirstBank Group, one of Nigeria's leading commercial banks, has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing fintech innovation by awarding N29.5 million to 10 exceptional startups at its First Bank Fintech Summit 6.0, themed Banking on Partnerships. NearSwipe Limited, a fintech startup offering NFC chip ID cards with integrated payment solutions for university students, emerged as the
