Tag: US
SoFi launches employees benefits programme SoFi at Work
Social Finance (SoFi) is expanding its offering to include employee benefits and financial wellness programme SoFi at Work.
PayPal buddies with UnionPay for European payments
PayPay is making it easier for European e-commerce companies to attract Chinese customers through a partnership with UnionPay.
Ripple grabs $55m from blockchain-curious banks
The blockchain continues its steady shift into mainstream banking with startup Ripple adding seven more major financial institutions, as well as raised $55m in funding.
FastPay gets Citi backing for digital media lending
Online lenders might be having a tough year but that’s not holding back FastPay. The digital-businesses lender just landed a new round of funding from Citi Ventures.
Tipalti lands $14m for mass B2B payments
Automated B2B payments provider Tipalti has raised $14m in a new round of funding led by SGVC.
Stripe schmoozes developers by chugging down Tonic
Payments provider Stripe is broadening its appeal to developers with the acquisition of node prototyping service Tonic. The financial terms of the deal are undisclosed but Tonic is rebranding to Runkit.
Point seizes $8.4m for debt-free home buying
Real estate financing startup Point has raised $8.4m in a Series A round of funding led by Andreessen Horowitz.
Almost 80% of financial advisors expect robo to disrupt industry
Automated and algorithm-based wealth management is making an increasing impact on traditional wealth management.
RealtyShares secures $30m credit lien to pre-fund properties
RealtyShares has secured a $30m credit line to pre-fund properties listed on its real estate crowdfunding marketplace.
InsurTech firm Oscar hires new chief medical officer
New York InsurTech startup Oscar is hiring Shaden Marzouk as its new chief medical officer. A neurosurgeon and US army veteran, Marzouk will replace Aran Ron in the role.