With $18M in new funding, Adfin expands AI-powered business finance

London-based fintech Adfinhas raised $18 million in Series A funding to expand its AI-powered moneymovement and cashflow management platform for businesses. The round was led byIndex Ventures, with pa…

Lunar co-founder exits CEO role after 11 years

The co-founder of Danish digital bank Lunar is stepping down as CEO after more than ten years and is being replaced by a former Danske Bank and Saxo Bank executive.Ken Villum Klausen, Lunar co-founder…

Venmo’s biggest makeover in years comes at a very interesting time

The timing is notable. PayPal, which owns Venmo, is restructuring to spin Venmo off as a standalone business unit — a move widely seen as laying the groundwork for a potential sale. Stripe has reportedly expressed interest in buying PayPal outright.

Keel unveils fintech infrastructure business after pivot from neobank

Manchester-based Keel has emerged fromstealth after reaching profitability and establishing a growing client base forits Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform across multiple fintech markets.Originally…

Fintech startup Parker files for bankruptcy

Parker, a well-funded startup offering corporate credit cards and banking services, has filed for bankruptcy and is widely reported to have shut down.

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Ramp in talks to hit $40B+ valuation, 6 months after reaching $32B

The company is reportedly in talks to raise another $750 million at a pre-money valuation of more than $40 billion. It last raised in November at $32 billion.

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Startup Battlefield 200 applications are open, but only for three more weeks. Apply by May 27 for your shot at VC access, global visibility, TechCrunch coverage, $100K equity-free, and more opportunities for major scaling impact. Pre-Series A founders …

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