Tag: US
Boku adds $13.7m for bigger carrier bills
Carrier billing company Boku has raised $13.7m in new venture funding. The round was led by a consortium of UK investors, including angels Andrew Black and Robert Markwick.
iFunding pays out $150,000 to settle lawsuit
Real estate crowdfunding platform iFunding is paying $150,000 to settle a lawsuit brought against it by a shareholder.
MetLife joins R3 to explore Blockchain’s role in insurance
US insurance giant MetLife is joining the R3 blockchain consortium to explore what role the technology could play a role in its field.
Behalf brings in $27m for small business purchasing power
New York-based Behalf has raised $27m in a Series C round of funding to continue offering purchasing power to small business.
Jumio lands $15m for payment verifications
Identity verification startup Jumio has raised $15m in a new round of funding after its assets where acquired by Centana Growth Partners in May.
Ipreo expands market intelligence service to private companies
Business intelligence firm Ipreo is expanding its service into private companies as more highly-valued firms choose to hold off IPOs.
Online lending group grabs Wall Street lobbyist
Online lenders are growing their presence in Washington with the hire of lobbyist Nat Hoopes to lead the Marketplace Lenders Association.
Uber partners with Betterment to offer drivers retirement accounts
Uber is increasing the financial services that it offers its drivers through a partnership with robo-advice company Betterment.
Lending Club snaps up Wall Street execs to win investor
Peer-to-peer lending firm Lending Club is bringing new senior staff on board in an attempt to once again win favour with investment banks.
SelfScore pockets $7.1m to serve international students
SelfScore, a financial services startups for international students, has raised $7.1m in a new round of funding led by Pelion Venture Partners.