Aviva Invests £10M in Start-ups and Extends Innovation Partnership with Founders Factory

OakNorth, the digital bank for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs, has provided a £28.5m loan to D2 PropCo, a specialist provider of short-term supportive housing across England and Wales.

Lucky has solidified its position as a leader in consumer credit, aiming to play a significant role in Egypt’s transformation into a digital & financially inclusive economy

To counter the severe economic shocks triggered by the escalating conflict in the Middle East, the Board of Directors of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has approved a US$10 billion Gulf Crisis Response Programme (GCRP) to insulate African and Caribbean economies, financial institutions and corporates from the impact of the ongoing Gulf crisis.

INXY has raised $4 million in a new funding round led by Flashpoint, following a $3 million raise in 2025, bringing its total seed funding to $7 million. The capital will be used to expand its product offerings, obtain new regulatory licences, and grow its presence in key international markets.

9fin, the AI-native platform for global debt markets, has raised $170 million in Series C funding at a $1.3 billion valuation

Keyrock, a neo investment group built for digital assets, is accelerating its growth trajectory after securing significant Series C funding, valuing the company at $1.1 billion.