August 28, 2025
Pakistani Startups Shine in Forbes Asia 100 to Watch 2025 Two emerging fintech startups from Pakistan, Halball and PostX, have gained recognition by securing spots in the esteemed Forbes Asia 100 to Watch 2025 list. This prestigious compilation highlights promising startups across the Asia-Pacific region that show great potential for impact and innovation. Diverse Range
August 27, 2025
Payment Laboratories Secures $3.25 Million in Seed Funding to Revolutionize Payment Solutions Payment Laboratories, a global leader in fintech focused on innovative payment solutions, has successfully closed an impressive seed funding round of $3.25 million. This investment aims to enhance and simplify complex payment processes within high-growth sectors such as sports, esports, and the creator
August 26, 2025
Kiwi Secures $24 Million in Series B Funding to Enhance UPI Credit Services In a significant move for the fintech sector, Kiwi, a startup known for facilitating credit through UPI, has successfully raised $24 million (approximately ₹209 crores) in its Series B funding round. Funding Details and Investors This funding round was led by Vertex
August 26, 2025
Startup Financing in MENA: Trends in 2023 This year has showcased two significant trends in the financing landscape for startups in the MENA region: an unwavering attraction to financial technology (Fintech) and the rising prominence of debt financing, which is reshaping startup investment strategies. The Dominance of Fintech Recent data from Wamda reports a remarkable
August 26, 2025
Kira: Pioneering Payment Infrastructure in Latin America After selling his previous venture, Arcus, to Mastercard, Edrizio de la Cruz didn’t rest on his laurels. Instead, he, along with co-founders José Alberto (Beto) Díaz García and Camilo Jiménez Fuentes, set out to create a revolutionary payment infrastructure platform named Kira. This platform integrates stablecoins, artificial intelligence,
August 26, 2025
Unlocking Financial Success: Mical Jeanlys-White's Vision with Wealthmore If there’s a secret to achieving financial success, Mical Jeanlys-White believes it’s something everyone should have access to. As the founder of Wealthmore, she aims to democratize financial planning and connect new investors with qualified financial advisers. Bridging the Wealth Gap Jeanlys-White highlights a significant disparity: "The
August 25, 2025
Top Venture Capital Funding Rounds of the Week If you're keen on tracking significant startup financing in 2025, check out our curated list of $100 million venture capital deals for American companies at The Megadeals Crunchbase Card. This weekly feature highlights the top 10 funding rounds announced in the United States. For a recap of
August 25, 2025
Kiwi Fintech Secures ₹208 Crore in Series B Funding Round Posted on August 25, 2025 Funding Breakthrough for Kiwi Fintech Kiwi Fintech has successfully raised ₹208 crore (approximately $24 million) in its Series B financing round. This investment was led by Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India, with notable participation from Nexus Venture Partners, Stellaris
August 25, 2025
Tezbank: The Revolutionary Neobank Launches in Uzbekistan Tashkent, Uzbekistan, August 25. In an exciting development for the fintech landscape, Ukrainian financial technology company Fintech Farm has launched a new neobank called Tezbank in partnership with Hamkorbank. This innovative mobile banking solution aims to reshape how Uzbekistan manages financial transactions. What is Tezbank? Tezbank is a
August 25, 2025
Kiwi Fintech Secures $24 Million in Series B Funding In a significant development for the fintech sector, Kiwi Fintech has successfully raised $24 million (approximately ₹208 crore) in its Series B funding round. The investment was spearheaded by Vertex Ventures Asia, encompassing participants from Southeast Asia and India, alongside notable investors such as Nexus Venture
August 25, 2025
Kiwi Secures $24 Million Funding to Launch Credit Lines on UPI The Fintech startup Kiwi has successfully raised $24 million in a new funding round led by Vertex Ventures, which operates across Singapore, Southeast Asia, and India. The funding round also saw participation from notable existing investors including Nexus Venture Partners, Omidyar Network, and Stellaris
August 23, 2025
Understanding XRP: Opportunities and Challenges for Fintech Startups The cryptocurrency landscape is both a brilliant opportunity and a source of volatility, particularly when it comes to XRP. Recent liquidation events have stirred the market, raising significant questions for fintech startups seeking effective cryptographic solutions. This article explores the implications of XRP's price fluctuations and sheds
