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Wio Bank Leverages Mambu for Customer-Centric Banking
Jayesh Patel, CEO of Wio Bank, emphasizes the bank’s commitment to customer-centric banking, focusing on […]
Levr Bet Raises $3M for Leveraged Sports Betting on Monad, Led by Blockchain Capital and Maven 11
Levr Bet, today, announced it has completed a $3 million round led by Blockchain Capital and Maven 11 for the world’s first leveraged sports betting platform. Building on Monad, the seed round brings Levr’s fundraising total to $5.3 million since 2024.
United Arab Bank Successfully Raises AED 1.03 Billion Through Rights Issue
United Arab Bank (UAB), listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) announced the successful completion of its capital increase, which ended on July 29, 2025. The Rights Issue raised AED 1,031 billion increasing the Bank’s issued capital from AED 2,062 billion to AED 3,093 billion. The newly issued shares were priced at AED 1 per share. All necessary regulatory approvals have been obtained for this transaction.
Wagestream Transforms Workplace Lending with Affordable Loans Product
Wagestream, the market leader in workplace finance and wellbeing, has announced advancements to its Workplace Loans product. These developments, supported by the £300 million debt financing secured from Citi in April, directly address the issue of inaccessible credit, and reinforce Wagestream’s commitment to providing fair financial services to the everyday worker.
Objectway Accelerates Its Growth Path Through an Investment from Cinven in Partnership
Luigi Marciano, founder of Objectway, a leading provider of software and services to financial institutions across Europe, North America and the Middle East, along with Objectway’s management team and international private equity firm, Cinven, today announced an agreement under which Cinven will make a majority investment in Objectway. Luigi Marciano will remain a significant shareholder alongside Cinven, and continue in his role as CEO and Chair. He and his existing management team will continue to manage the business, and Cinven’s backing will provide strategic and financial support, including continued investment in technology innovation, as well as support for future organic growth and targeted M&A opportunities. Together, Luigi Marciano, his team and Cinven aim to expand Objectway’s market leadership while delivering consistently high value to clients. Financial terms of the investment are not disclosed.
DF Capital Goes Live with Lendscape’s Platform as Bank Launches Asset Finance Offering
Lendscape is pleased to announce that DF Capital, a specialist bank, has successfully gone live with Lendscape's asset finance platform. This milestone has enabled DF Capital to launch its asset finance offering to market; providing additional financing solutions to SMEs, as well as its first consumer finance products.
Glassbox Secures an Investment from Poalim Equity to Expand AI-Driven Experience Analytics in Financial Services
Glassbox, a leading provider of digital experience analytics for financial institutions, today announced a minority investment from Poalim Equity, the investment arm of Bank Hapoalim, Israel’s largest financial group. The investment marks a new chapter in the partnership between the two companies and will fuel Glassbox’s next phase of innovation, accelerating the development of advanced analytics and AI solutions purpose-built for financial institutions. Bank Hapoalim has been a long-standing Glassbox customer, using its platform to optimize digital engagement and better serve its clients.
Maven Leads £5 Million Investment in Approov to Redefine Mobile App Security
Approov Limited (“Approov”), a mobile app security software business, has secured a £1.2m investment from the Investment Fund for Scotland, managed by Maven Capital Partners (“Maven”). This is part of a £5 million funding round with participation from Souter Investments, and existing investors Lanza techVentures and Scottish Enterprise.
Triple Point Team Supports Pelican Capital’s Investment Into Capacitas
Triple Point’s Private Credit team supported the provision of a senior loan to enable Private Equity firm Pelican Capital’s investment into Capacitas, a leading UK-based cloud optimisation consultancy.
Uzum Secures $70M Equity Financing Led by Tencent and VR Capital, Reaches $1.5B Valuation
Uzum, Uzbekistan’s leading digital ecosystem, has secured nearly $70 million in equity financing from Tencent and VR Capital, with participation from FinSight Ventures – a U.S. fund focused on AI, fintech and super-app investments, and lead investor in Uzum’s first equity round completed in March 2024.
Blue J Announces $122M Series D Financing Led By Oak HC/FT and Sapphire Ventures
Blue J, a leading GenAI tax research platform, today announced it has raised $122 million in U.S. dollars in a Series D funding round led by Oak HC/FT and Sapphire Ventures, with participation from Intrepid Growth Partners, and previous investors Ten Coves Capital and CPA.com. Coming seven months after Blue J’s Series C round, this investment signals a clear market consensus that Blue J is the breakout winner in its category.
Niger: African Development Bank Extends Loan of Over $144 Million to Enhance Energy Access and Economic Competitiveness
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a loan of $144.27 million to Niger for the first phase of a program that will reform energy sector laws and address the country's critical power shortage.
InTick Secures £2 Million Funding for Transformative Growth
InTick, the listed derivatives blocking network, today announced that it has secured £2 million in funding from a diverse range of angel investors. This investment follows the company's successful launch in October 2024, the strategic appointment of key advisors to its board earlier this year, and the go-live of its listed derivatives block matching platform last month.
Vennre Crosses $25M Milestone and Unveils Venture Capital Investment Opportunity
Vennre, a digital wealth creation platform enabling access to private market investments, has announced the launch of Venture Capital Co-Investments, a first of its kind offering that opens the door to high growth startup deals for qualified individual investors, with entry starting at just $5,000.
ZA Global Leads US$40 Million Series A2 Round in RD Technologies to Build Asia’s Stablecoin Infrastructure
ZA Global, a leading force in Asia’s digital finance landscape, has led a US$40 million Series A2 financing round for RD Technologies (“RD”). This strategic milestone accelerates the development of a regulated stablecoin ecosystem and next-generation Web3 financial infrastructure in Hong Kong.
TaskMaster Resources Secures £15m Funding Package From BFS to Drive National Expansion
TaskMaster Resources Ltd, a leading workforce solutions provider headquartered in Leeds, has secured a £15 million funding facility from independent SME funder, Bibby Financial Services (BFS). The funding package includes a £13 million Confidential Invoice Discounting (CID) facility and a £2 million cashflow loan to support the business’s ambitious growth plans.
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