Forbes 30 Under 30 Fintech Executive Accused of $7 Million Fraud
Kalder founder Gökçe Güven, a Forbes 30 Under 30 honouree, faces US charges including securities and wire fraud over an alleged $7 million scheme.
Marvin EvansFebruary 3, 2026
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Top 12 Fintech Startups in Denmark
Denmark has strong venture activity and one of Europe's highest rates of startups per capita. Twelve Danish fintechs to know.
Marvin EvansFebruary 3, 2026
A 26-year-old woman, founder of a fintech startup and recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30, faces allegations of fraud and deception to secure an Extraordinary Ability visa in the U.S.
Kalder founder Gökçe Güven, 26, is charged with defrauding investors of $7 million and with misrepresentations tied to an extraordinary ability visa.
Marvin EvansFebruary 3, 2026
Fintech CEO and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree faces fraud charges.
Gökçe Güven, founder of New York fintech Kalder, is the latest Forbes 30 Under 30 honouree to face fraud charges.
Marvin EvansFebruary 3, 2026
PB Fintech, the parent company of PolicyBazaar, experiences a 165% increase, reaching Rs 189 crore in the third quarter of FY26.
PB Fintech's profit rose 165% to Rs 189 crore in Q3 FY26 as insurance premiums grew 45% to ₹7,965 crore.
Marvin EvansFebruary 2, 2026
Swedish startup Bits secures €12 million to enhance automation in FinTech compliance processes.
Alstin Capital led a €12 million Series A for Stockholm's Bits, which automates financial crime compliance for fintechs and banks.
Marvin EvansFebruary 2, 2026
Dubai Fintech District to open as a hub catering to startups
The Dubai Fintech District will offer nearly 250,000 square feet for fintech, Web3 and digital asset startups.
Marvin EvansJanuary 30, 2026
Joining a fintech startup for equity is a misguided path.
A Carta report on startup hiring and pay suggests joining an early-stage fintech for equity no longer promises the payouts early Revolut staff saw.
Marvin EvansJanuary 30, 2026
Barcelona fintech startup Stamp obtains 4 million euros in funding
Barcelona startup Stamp raised €4 million to expand its app that lets tourists claim VAT refunds without receipts or airport queues.
Marvin EvansJanuary 29, 2026
Zocks secures $45 million in Series B funding from Lightspeed and QED for its AI tool designed for financial advisors.
Lightspeed and QED co-led a $45 million Series B for Zocks, whose AI assistant supports financial advisors, less than a year after its last raise.
Marvin EvansJanuary 29, 2026
Kollab allocates $2 million in Series A funding for fintech company PayRex.
Kollab has invested $2 million in the Series A of PayRex, a Philippine payments startup built for local businesses.
Marvin EvansJanuary 29, 2026
American fintech startup allocates $5 million investment in Vietnam
Tala, which has raised more than $500 million from backers including GV and PayPal Ventures, has set up a legal entity in Vietnam.
Marvin EvansJanuary 28, 2026