Global fintech funding falls to US$52.4 billion, but it’s not all bad news: KPMG Pulse of Fintech – H1 2023
According to the H1’23 edition of KPMG’s Pulse of Fintech, a number of sectors attracted robust funding during the first half of 2023.
CurrencyFair launches in the U.S.
Zai is has announced the launch of its CurrencyFair personal money transfer service in all 50 states in the USA.
Square rolls out integrated solutions to boost Irish businesses
Irish businesses can now sell online, in-person or both with Square’s integrated suite of various point of sale products.
Vertex acquires Taxamo to expand global commerce and compliance solutions
Vertex, Inc. has acquired Ireland fintech Taxamo, a cloud-based pioneer in tax and payment automation for global commerce and marketplaces.
Fintech start-up Stripe enters the Middle East with UAE launch
Stripe, one of Silicon Valley’s most valuable private fintech companies, has chosen Dubai for its first expansion into the Middle East and North Africa.
Stripe has raised a new round of funding to accelerate momentum in Europe
Stripe, which builds economic infrastructure for the internet, has raised a $600 million (€500 million) funding round at a $95B (€80B) valuation.
MyComplianceOffice confirms €10m debt financing deal
Irish fintech company MyComplianceOffice (MCO) has secured close to €10 million in debt financing from Accel-KKR Credit Partners.
US fintech BlueSnap opens European HQ in Dublin
BlueSnap, a US fintech based in Massachusetts, has opened a new office in Dublin.
