The capital will support further geographic expansion and scale what is already the largest B2B fintech loyalty program in the MENA region …
Initiating Change: Clay Bethune’s Impact on the Fintech Sector
Clay Bethune has been a pioneer in the fintech sector and has thrived (and helped others do so). The CEO of Fintech Finance Group has been and continues to be a prominent figure in the fintech …
Two more heavy hitters join StrictlyVC’s star-studded lineup in Menlo Park
We’re thrilled that Ali Partovi and Russell Kaplan will be joining us for what’s shaping up to be a fantastic night of ideas and conversation in the heart of Silicon Valley at our next StrictlyVC …
Innovative B2B payment solutions: Mastercard, SimpliFi join forces
KARACHI: Mastercard has partnered with SimpliFi, the leading regional Cards as a Service (CaaS) platform, to enhance digital payment adoption in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
Tyler Burnett turned a toothache into a VC-backed company. Here’s an exclusive look at the pitch deck he used to raise $3 million for dental startup Wally Health.
Years before Wally, Burnett had launched businesses in media and fintech back in his native Canada. But his unfortunate dental experience sent him down a rabbit hole of research into the industry.
How India’s fintech revolution reveals why tax advisory still needs the human heart
While AI excels at tax compliance mechanics, it lacks the human intuition crucial for personalized tax planning. Human advisors offer strategic guidance, and provide clarity amidst complex regulations …
‘Agentic AI’ takes over credit sanctions role as UAE banks make major strides in digital banking
The digitalisation drive is leading to the emergence of major partnerships between banks and fintechs in the region …
UAE’s Gainz Raises Funds to Tackle $200B SME Financing Gap in MENA
UAE-based Fintech startup Gainz has closed a seven-figure pre-seed funding round, combining equity and debt, as it looks to transform access to …
Dubai Launches Region’s First Tokenized Real Estate Platform
The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has launched the region’s first tokenized real estate investment project via the Prypco Mint platform, in a landmark step …
Fintech: Start-ups struggle with cautious investors
Confronted with a difficult investment climate, the fintech industry is forced to seek new paths. International expansion and B2B business offer promising perspectives.
BALDERREE: Will President Trump make Utah America’s top fintech hub?
If the Trump administration fulfills its promise to provide an innovation-friendly regulatory environment, there’s no telling what heights the Beehive State’s fintech industry can reach.
Weekly Startup Funding News: Indian startups raised $232 Mn this week; from CloudSEK to Mythik
After weeks of tepid activity, India’s startup ecosystem sprang back to life between May 19 and 24, 2025, with a strong influx of capital, renewed investor confidence, and a flurry of IPO and fund …
Personal finance app Monarch raises $75 million despite ‘nuclear winter’ for fintech startups
The personal finance startup Monarch has raised $75 million to accelerate subscriber growth that took off last year when budgeting tool Mint was shut down, CNBC has learned. The fundraising is among …
Promise (Un)kept? Fintech and Financial Inclusion
The emergence of financial technologies—fintech—has become an engine of change, promising to expand access to financial services and give a boost to financial inclusion. The ownership of accounts in …
Nu Holdings: A Top Fintech Play For 2025
Nu Holdings delivered strong Q1 results, maintaining rapid customer growth and improving monetization. See why NU stock is a Buy.
Fintech Firm Airwallex Raises $300M in Series F, Hits $6.2B Valuation
Airwallex, a global payments and financial platform, has secured $300 million in a Series F funding round, lifting its valuation to $6.2 billion and further …
Why Security Must Be a Core Product in Fintech
Fraud has escalated into a major threat within the fintech sector. In 2024, global financial crime losses—including scams, cyberattacks, and identity …