Announcing the second set of startups & investors: 11th FinTech Forum (21st Nov. / Frankfurt)
We are proud to announce that BizBot (Norway), iCEIBA (UK), Remipay (Germany) and Trality(Austria) are joining the exciting line-up of startups and investors presenting at the 11th FinTech Forum (21st Nov. 2019 in Frankfurt). We are also pleased to have leading early stage investors from Idinvest Partners, G+D Ventures, Capnamic Ventures and SeedX.LI on stage covering the latest trends in European FinTech & InsurTech.
kompany Raises Funding Round
kompany, a Vienna, Austria-based RegTech platform for Global Business Verification and Business KYC, raised a funding round of undisclosed amount.
Backers included Uniqa Ventures, Elevator Ventures and previous investor European Super Angels Club (ESAC).
http://www.finsmes.com/2019/08/kompany-raises-funding-round.html
Klarna Raises $460M in Equity Funding
Klarna, a global leader in payments and banking, and provider of smooth retail services, raised $460m in equity funding.
The round, which post money valued the company at $5.5 billion, was led by Dragoneer Investment Group, with participation from Commonwealth Bank of Australia, HMI Capital LLC, Merian Chrysalis Investment Company Limited, Första AP-Fonden (AP1), IPGL, IVP and funds and accounts managed by BlackRock.
http://www.finsmes.com/2019/08/klarna-raises-460m-in-equity-funding.html
Eagle Alpha Raises USD$2.4M in Funding
Eagle Alpha, a NYC and Dublin, Ireland-based alternative data company, raised over USD$2.4m in its latest round of funding.
This round brings Eagle Alpha’s total funding to date to USD $8.7m.
http://www.finsmes.com/2019/08/eagle-alpha-raises-usd2-4m-in-funding.html
7 Questions with Mark van Rijmenam, author of “The Organisation of Tomorrow”
1. Please tell us a bit about yourself, both at work and leisure.
I am Dr Mark van Rijmenam and hold a Bachelor’s in hospitality management, a Master of Science in marketing management and a PhD in management from the University of Technology Sydney. My research was on how organizations should deal with big data analytics, Blockchain and AI.
7 Questions with Didrik Martens, BizBot
1. Please tell us a bit about yourself, both at work and leisure.
I am an entrepreneur, business developer and 100% digital. I am educated in social sciences with a master degree in Society, Science, and Technology. I have an analytical approach to the development of technology and science. I am self-taught in terms of technology and I can build my own computer. Creating websites is a good example of what I have learned while I have explored my VR glasses and other gadgets in my spare time. I also play football, tennis, squash and skiing in the winter.
http://www.fintechforum.de/7-questions-with-didrik-martens-bizbot/
BanksApi receives BaFin approval (KID / ZAD) and launches REG / Protect for insurers & loan platforms
BanksApi (Company Builder Finconomy) hat von der BaFin-Erlaubnis als Kontoinformations- sowie Zahlungsauslösedienst erhalten. Nun kann das Unternehmen seine PSD2-Lösung REG/Protect-as-a-Service starten.
https://www.it-finanzmagazin.de/banksapi-bafin-kid-zad-reg-protect-93452/
FinTech Group AG is to be taken over
Das Frankfurter Institut, Mutter des Onlinebrokers Flatex, bekommt wohl einen neuen Eigentümer. Insgesamt 20 Kandidaten, darunter Private-Equity-Firmen und andere Banken, zeigen Interesse an der deutschen FinTech.
Change Group Acquires Retail Arm of SVEA Ekonomi
Change Group International Plc, a UK-based retail foreign exchange business, acquired the retail arm of SVEA Ekonomi, a Swedish finance group. The amount of the deal was not disclosed.
http://www.finsmes.com/2019/08/change-group-acquires-retail-arm-of-svea-ekonomi.html
Klarna Instore: Klarna expandiert in den Einzelhandel
Mit Klarnas Rechnungs- und Ratenkauf kann man ab sofort auch im Einzelhandel bezahlen. Das schwedische Fintech startet Klarna Instore in Deutschland.
https://www.wuv.de/digital/klarna_instore_klarna_expandiert_in_den_einzelhandel
Allianz bundles its direct insurance business in “Allianz Direct”
Die Online-Versicherung der Allianz wird erneut umbenannt. Unter neuem Namen will der Versicherer die Geschäfte aus vier europäischen Ländern bündeln.
Wirecard Presents Prototype for Pointless Shop
Dank KI und Bilderkennung sollen Warteschlangen, Kassen und Öffnungszeiten obsolet werden. So sieht der Grab & Go Store des E-Payment-Anbieters Wirecard aus.
https://www.wuv.de/digital/premiere_wirecard_stellt_prototyp_fuer_kassenlosen_laden_vor
The Hamburg Blockchain scene
Ist Hamburg auf dem Weg zu Deutschlands führender Blockchain-City? Die Akteure, die sich und ihre Projekte gestern bei einer Pressekonferenz im 20. Stock der Tanzenden Türme auf der Reeperbahn vorstellten, haben jedenfalls diesen Anspruch. Konkret ging es um die diese Woche stattfindende BLOCKCHANCE Conference, einen Blockchain-Accelerator und den ersten Bitcoin-Geldautomaten. Wir fassen die wichtigsten Punkte zusammen.
https://www.hamburg-startups.net/das-passiert-gerade-in-der-hamburger-blockchain-szene/
Barclaycard implements the PSD2 final stage for payments early (API now open for TPP)
Menschen bezahlen online. Smarte Apps und neue Technologien unterstützen den Zahlungsverkehr im Alltag. Eigentlich müssen Banken die Anforderungen der PSD2 erst ab dem 14. September erfüllen und Drittanbietern den Zugang zu den Konten im Echtbetrieb geben. Die dafür notwendige API habe Barclaycard heute vorzeitig für den Zugriff auf Bankkonten durch Drittanbieter freigeschaltet.
https://www.it-finanzmagazin.de/barclaycard-psd2-api-93315/
Neuer Fonds will in Blockchain-Start-ups investieren
Der Blockchain-Pionier Friedrich und der Digitalprofi Lymbersky suchen Unterstützung für ihren Risikokapitalfonds. Ihr Ziel: Blockchain-Gründer auf der ganzen Welt unterstützen.
Startups: Apply for PitchIt @LendIT FinTech Europe: 26-27 Sep. in London
LendIt Fintech Europe is the Leading Event in Financial Services Innovation, expected to attract 1,200+ fintechs, banks and investors from Europe’s most influential companies to learn, network and do business. Over 2,000 1:1 meetings and 50 hot topic panel sessions around Digital Banking, Lending Innovations, Cutting Edge in Fintech, and SpendIt at LendIt. Startups may apply to PitchIt, LendIt’s startup competition here. Qualified bankers and investors can apply for a complimentary pass here or check out our sponsorship options. Discount code for FinTech Forum members: FINSIX15%.
Meet us at:
Discover Global Network Connect, London, 19 Sep. https://events.discoverglobalnetwork.com
Amsterdam Capital Week, Amsterdam, 23-24 Sep. https://www.capitalweek.amsterdam
FinTech.Summit, Bratislava, 25 Sep. https://fintechsummit.sk/2019/en/
LendIT FinTech Europe, London, 26-27 Sep. https://www.lendit.com/europe/2019
InsurTech Rising, Paris, 8-9 Oct. https://finance.knect365.com/insurtech/
Intelligent InsurTech, London, 14 Oct. https://newtonmedia.swoogo.com/insurtech2019
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