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Heliad invests in Berlin-based FinTech lemon.markets! 📣   We are thrilled to announce our first investment alongside our recently joined angel syndicate Collective Ventures into lemon.markets – the pioneering security infrastructure FinTech, enabling cost-effective access to financial markets across Europe. 🚀   lemon.markets has secured a total of EUR 12 million in its seed expansion round, led by CommerzVentures with existing investors Creandum, Lakestar, Lightspeed and System.One participating. 💰   Founded in 2020, the startup offers a digital brokerage and custody infrastructure that enables companies to offer investment solutions. Following BaFin approval, lemon.markets closed its first partnerships with the neobank Tomorrow and the financial education app beatvest.   This strategic investment aligns perfectly with Heliad’s commitment to foster growth and innovation in the FinTech sector by democratizing access to the capital markets.   Congrats to Max Linden and his whole team! We are thrilled to accompany you on your journey to transform the capital markets. 📈   For further details, find the coverage by Finance Forward in the comments and stay tuned for more exciting updates!   #Growth #Innovation #DigitalTrading #Brokerage #Custody

Bavest Raises €1.1M to Fuel AI Financial Revolution! 💸 🌟 Bavest, a fintech player from Frankfurt, secures €1.1 million in pre-seed funding. This investment turbocharges Bavest's AI-driven financial infrastructure, reshaping how businesses harness real-time insights. 💼 Backed by established names including Bitpanda's Christian Trummer, rezooM Capital, Nautic Partners LLC, and more, Bavest is primed for strategic expansion. 🔍 Bavest's unique API and AI-as-a-Service empower asset managers to navigate risks and climate impacts with unrivaled precision. 🌐 Founded in 2019 by Pedram Babaei, William Todt, and Ramtin Babaei, Bavest's pivot to B2B fintech in 2022 signals a new era in financial innovation. 💡 Dive into Bavest's journey as they revolutionize financial insights for businesses across Germany! #fintechrevolution #AIforBusiness #fundraising

🚀 Oakland's Fintech Vanguard! 🌟 Exciting news for the finance world! BestStartup US has curated a list of the top Financial Services companies in Oakland, California, United States, and they've handpicked some incredible names that are shaping the future of finance. From cutting-edge startups to established brands, these companies have showcased exceptional performance. Here's a glimpse of the financial frontrunners: Promise Smile ID (formerly Smile Identity) GRID Afriex CNote Data Mynt Resolve JUST INVEST Paperwork Lenme (Techstars ‘23) Yunit Pogo Financial Spinwheel Trustline Each of these companies is making waves in their unique way, and together they represent the innovation and dynamism of Oakland's financial sector. Keep an eye on these trailblazers as they redefine finance for a brighter tomorrow! Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dXr8YtKx #Fintech #FinancialServices #Oakland #Innovation #Finance #BestStartupUS #LeadingTheWay

#CA-based Nasdaq Private Market secures $62.4million in series B round funding. The $62.4 million round was led by Nasdaq with participation from current investors including Allen & Company, Citi, and Goldman Sachs. New investors in the Series B include BNP Paribas, DRW Venture Capital, UBS, and Wells Fargo. Since its spinout from Nasdaq in 2021, NPM has #operated independently through an industry-backed #consortium with a mission to deploy cutting-edge technology to accelerate the availability of #secondary #liquidity in private shares through its high-integrity trading, settlement, and data platform. NPM services some of the world’s most #innovative private companies with their liquidity needs for employees and institutional investors. The company has executed more than $50 billion in #transactional value across 650 company-sponsored liquidity programs and block trades. Nasdaq Private Market provides #liquidity solutions for private #companies and their employees and investors throughout each stage of the pre-IPO lifecycle. In 2013, the company was founded within Nasdaq, Inc. In 2021, it became an independent company with #strategic investments from Nasdaq, Inc., Allen & Company, Citi, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley. Nasdaq Private Market Allen & Company LLC. Kimberly Trautmann, CFA Junaid Baig Gary Offner To share your startup story write us on - contact@startuprise.io #nasdaq #funding #startup

#fundingalert 💼Company: Griffin 💰Funding: €21.9 Million  ⚡Round:  New Round 👥Investors: NordicNinja VC, Breega, MassMutual Ventures, Notion Capital and EQT Ventures, two of the original investors. Griffin, which was established in 2017, has reaffirmed its dedication to creating a significant, long-lasting company and to integrating sustainable business principles into all aspects of operations. For tech-driven #businesses wishing to provide banking, payment, and wealth solutions to their clientele, Griffin provides a full-stack #platform. Griffin’s integrated ledger and automated compliance #technologies let its clients maintain high customer standards while #streamlining their financial operations. David Jarvis Allen Rohner Adam Moulson Dora Grant Jenna Baker Chad Ryan James Trunk Read more - https://lnkd.in/ggHvX9ft To share your startup story write us on - contact@startuprise.co.uk #griffin #baaS #banking #fintech #payment #funding #startupnews #enterpreneurship

It's happening here in California! A new surge of startups are transforming the way we interact and engage with the finance industry. Get ahead of this wave by checking out our new article featuring 15 Startups in the Stock Exchange industry revolutionising finance. https://lnkd.in/eDA6fUnp These are the game-changers: Vested Finance WALL ST JESUS StocksToTrade, Inc. GFF Brokers MeARKET brightqube . Guide My Finances West Coast Stock Transfer Corp Beyond Investing Fairview Capital Investment Management, LLC Online Trading Academy Main Street Trading Who’s ready for the future of finance? Let's cheer for these innovative companies and their fearless founders revolutionising stock exchange and finance. Invest in knowledge, it pays the best interest. #CaliforniaStartups #FinanceInnovation #StockExchangeRevolution #FinTech #FinancialStartups

Fintech infra players see investor interest; midcap IT firms outdo larger peers: New-age fintech infra companies are gaining the spotlight as the venture industry seeks out more predictable business models in a fraught market.

Dear #fintech enthusiasts, As every Monday afternoon, here are the latest juicy updates: 🔸 One of #Germany’s most renowned fintechs is shaking things up with a major restructuring, refocusing on profitable ventures and ceasing all money-losing operations. Can you guess which one? 🔸 Still in Germany, there were a lot of M&A activities last week... 🔸 Among the fintechs that raised funds last week, two of them share nearly identical names, differing by just one letter. Curious to find out more? 🔍 Last week we saw 9️⃣ official fintech deals in #Europe for a total amount of €82.7m raised with: 3️⃣ deals in France 🇫🇷 1️⃣ deal in the UK 🇬🇧 1️⃣ deal in Ireland 🇮🇪 1️⃣ deal in Germany 🇩🇪 1️⃣ deal in Spain 🇪🇸 1️⃣ deal in Lithuania 🇱🇹 1️⃣ deal in Austria 🇦🇹 🥇 Congratulations to wefox, the German insurtech platform, which has secured €25m in a funding round led by Chrysalis Investments (Investment Trust) and Target Global, to support their ongoing restructuring efforts 🥈 Applause also goes to RavenPack, a leading data analytics provider for financial services, which has raised $20m in Series A funding led by GP Bullhound, with participation from the European Investment Bank (EIB) 🥉 Finally, we extend our congratulations to iSYBUY, a French start-up specializing in digital procurement solutions for mid-sized companies, which has successfully raised €10m from SWEN Capital Partners and Eiffel Investment Group 💡 To learn more about last week's activity and the 5️⃣ news that caught our eye, including the 2️⃣ M&A operations, check out Pauline's article ➡ https://lnkd.in/euG5XsJ7

Insider named SamCart one of the most promising #fintechstartups to watch in 2023 according to VCs 🎉 See the list here and learn why we were chosen:

An excessive focus on the power law in VC results in many worthy companies going unfunded. 📉 2023 saw VC inflows decline by over 60% compared to 2021 ($255bn vs. $654bn, CB Insights reports). While a rebound may be on the horizon, the VC sector has undergone profound changes. 🔍 We foresee the VC landscape dividing into: - Mega Funds: Titans like Andreesen Horowitz and Sequoia, dominating the investment cycle. - Artisanal Funds: Smaller, strategic investments in early-stage ventures. - PE-Style VCs: Providing essential funding to help companies grow sustainably. 💡 As Paul Graham wisely stated, “Like steroids, these sudden huge investments can do more harm than good.” Read more about the Aperture Capital approach to investments here: https://lnkd.in/d6-eE65w #VC #InvestmentTrends #GrowthStrategy