3 af de største FinTech-nyheder i januar 2024

3 af de største FinTech-nyheder i januar 2024

Tidsstempel: 25. januar 2024 kl. 12
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The new year has ushered in exciting developments in the financial technology (FinTech) sector, with major players making strategic moves to shape the industry’s future. Established FinTech companies are expanding their offerings and entering new markets,
while innovative startups are introducing disruptive technologies that promise to revolutionize how financial services are delivered.

Her er tre af de vigtigste FinTech-nyhedshistorier fra januar 2024:

Sequence hæver $5.5 millioner til verdens første finansielle router

FinTech virksomhed Sequence has successfully raised $5.5 million in a seed funding round led by Aleph after experiencing a remarkable 220% growth in Q4-23. Sequence’s innovative platform introduces the world’s first financial
router, allowing users to connect and manage all their financial accounts, investments, and apps in one unified platform.

Sequence’s Financial Routing Platform (FRP) provides a comprehensive view of users’ financial activities, empowering them to automate transfers, optimize budgeting, and enhance savings returns. This innovative approach simplifies the complexity of managing
multiple financial accounts, catering to the growing need for consolidated financial management solutions.

Gilad Uziely, Co-Founder and CEO of Sequence, highlighted the increasing complexity of managing finances with the proliferation of financial services apps. Sequence’s financial routing concept applies the principles of an internet router to guide and automate
financial flows, offering users greater control over their finances and facilitating smarter financial decisions.

Visa og Plug and Play Revolutionerer det canadiske FinTech-landskab

Visa Canada har indgået et banebrydende samarbejde med
Plug and Play, a renowned global accelerator and venture capital firm. This collaboration, with Visa as a founding sponsor, aims to establish Plug and Play in the flourishing Canadian market, fostering an
environment conducive to FinTech innovation.

The Canadian FinTech sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, projected to maintain a robust annual growth rate of 25% until 2029. Visa’s collaboration with Plug and Play is set to catalyze this growth by providing FinTech companies with unprecedented
access to Visa’s global network, offering scalability and security.

Visa’s recent acquisition of cloud-based FinTech startup Pismo for $1.2 billion demonstrates its dedication to expanding into core banking and card processing solutions. Pismo’s suite of cloud-native APIs and microservices enables banks to develop and launch
digital banking products, reflecting Visa’s shift beyond traditional card payments to broader financial infrastructure services.

FundPark sikrer lån til flere millioner i Goldman Sachs-støtte

Hongkong-baseret FinTech FundPark has secured a significant boost with a $250 million private loan from investment banking giant Goldman Sachs. This investment follows an initial $250 million raised in 2022, bringing
the total investment in FundPark to $500 million.

The three-year loan will be collateralized by FundPark’s cash flow, customer inventory, and receivables. FundPark aims to use the additional capital to provide financing to its existing clients, primarily cross-border e-commerce SMEs, allowing them to scale
up their international trade capabilities.

FundPark’s COO, Hay Yip, sees Goldman Sachs’ investment as exposure to growth opportunities in Greater China’s new economy sectors, particularly in supporting under-banked digital small and medium enterprises. This move could pave the way for renewed funding
in various sectors of China’s economy, providing a positive outlook amid the current challenges.

Konklusion

January 2024 has witnessed remarkable strides in the FinTech sector, showcasing the industry’s dynamism and adaptability. As the world moves forward, these developments set the stage for increased collaboration, innovation, and investment within the FinTech
sector. The continuous evolution of financial technology promises to bring about transformative changes, shaping the way individuals and businesses engage with and manage their finances on a global scale.

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