EML acquires Sentenial Group & enters the Open Banking market in Europe
EML has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 100% of Sentenial Group for €70 million upfront, plus an earn-out component of up to €40 million.
Fast-growing Fenergo to create 100 new jobs in Dublin
Irish fintech Fenergo is to create 100 new jobs in Dublin to take total headcount across the group to nearly 1,000 people.
Strike aims to raise €6.5m to go big with contactless payments
Strike has raised €625,000 and intends to seek a further €6.5 million in investment before the end of 2021.
New Irish start-up approves residential bridging loans in Cork totalling over €2m in first two months of 2021
Property entrepreneurs and investors in Cork looking for bridging loans will now be able to get loan finance for residential properties in a matter of days.
BOJ selects Irish tech firm to support digital currency
The Bank of Jamaica has announced that eCurrency Mint has been selected to support the BOJ in testing a Central Bank Digital Currency solution.
Wayflyer grows Australian business with new investments and partnerships
Wayflyer plans to expand its presence in Australia through new hires and investments in the country’s rapidly growing SME-sized eCommerce businesses.
Digital Wallets are now the most popular payment method in the World
The big news this year was a surge in digital wallet spending, which became the most popular payment method for e-commerce and POS transactions.
UK fintech founders back bridging loan startup Onate’s €100m target
UK fintech investors Will Neale and Christian Faes have emerged as backers of Ireland fintech start-up Onate.