FinTech

News and Trends

Fintech Employment Soars with 7.5% Growth in 2024

Although industry leaders are not significantly increasing headcounts in offices, they are prioritizing workforce skills to align with evolving business models

News and Trends

Fintech Battle Heats Up as MobiKwik Prepares INR 572 Cr Public Offering

The INR 572-crore issue, which will close on December 13, has set a price band of INR 265-279 per share. The bidding for the anchor investor portion is slated for December 10.

Entrepreneurs

Meet the Serial Entrepreneur Who is Thriving Despite Setbacks

Vijay Naidu is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and advisor with expert knowledge of the fintech industry including cryptocurrencies, NFTs, the Metaverse, and Web3

Finance

"We Got Funded!" KSA-Based Lean Technologies' US$67.5 Million Series B Round Marks Silicon Valley-based General Catalyst's Debut Investment in the Kingdom

"By expanding access to financial data and offering seamless payment solutions, we're fostering a more inclusive financial landscape across the region."

News and Trends

Aim to Set AI Benchmarks for Fintech Efficiency and Service Quality: Velocity Co-founder

He emphasizes that their alternative debt financing model empowers businesses to scale confidently by accessing funds exactly when they need them

News and Trends

Razorpay Launches Venture Investment Programme to Support Early-Stage B2B Startups

Razorpay has launched the Razorpay Venture Investment Programme in partnership with Peak XV Partners and Lightspeed, investing up to USD 1 million per startup to support 10-15 early-stage startups annually.

News and Trends

BlueGreen Ventures Unveils USD 75 Mn Fund for Early-Stage Startups and IPO-Ready Companies

BlueGreen Ventures aims to focus on early-stage startups in climate tech, fintech, and B2C, with investments of INR 7-12 crore, and supports IPO-ready companies via secondary investments of INR 20-30 crore.

Technology

Mastercard and Tap Payments Launch Click to Pay with Payment Passkey Service for Ecommerce

Payment Passkeys will revolutionize the consumer journey by eliminating the need for one-time-passwords (OTPs) and enabling device-based biometric authentication methods, such as fingerprints or facial scans.

News and Trends

India FinTech Forum Unveils Top 29 Innovators Set to Transform Finance in 2024

From the shortlist, winners of Fintech Startup of the Year and Scale up of the Year will get a chance to attend globally prestigious events FiNext Conference in Dubai and Money 20/20 Asia in Bangkok.

Entrepreneurs

Game Changer: Greg Cox's Fintech Vision

After overcoming personal and professional setbacks, the former rugby player turned entrepreneur is reshaping the financial landscape with his innovative platform, Quint.

Finance

Resilience and Reinvention in the Car Finance Sector

Carmoola shows how innovation can thrive amid adversity in car finance

Finance

How SMEs Are Driving A Fintech Revolution Across The MENA Region

In just a little over a decade, fintech has advanced so rapidly that our current digital payment landscape would have been almost unimaginable not too long ago.

Finance

Banking on Change

Pioneering the future of finance with a legacy of change

News and Trends

India's Growing Entrepreneur Era: 31% Students Aim to Launch Their Own Ventures Within 5 Years

India is currently home to nearly 116 unicorns, with the number projected to reach 280 by 2030

Finance

GoHenry: The Mission Led Business Teaching Kids Financial Skills Through Gamification

Louise Hill on GoHenry's mission to equip children with vital money skills through innovative fintech solutions