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Wise raises another $12 million to double down on embedded business banking

Fintech startup Wise has raised a $12 million Series A round. The company offers business bank accounts with an interesting go-to-market strategy. Wise  partners with other companies so that they can offer bank accounts to their own customers. For instance, if you’re running a marketplace or an e-commerce platform that matches companies with individual customers, you can leverage Wise…
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A bank 3.0 without being a bank: aircrex

Australian fintech aircrex provides compelling solutions towards autonomous finance and creates a seamless connection to people's lives. Sydney-based fintech company aircrex, provides compelling solutions towards autonomous finance and creates a seamless connection to people's lives. They are positioning themselves as a bank 3.0 without being a bank. Their vision becoming a lifestyle app rather than another…
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Curve Brexit-proofs EU future with Lithuanian outpost

Banking platform Curve has announced the establishment of a subsidiary in Lithuania.The move will help Curve continue to serve customers across the EEA, following the end of the Brexit transition period, and to scale its operations. In addition to passporting rights, Lithuania was chosen as an EEA base for its strong AML competencies, fintech friendly…
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Lunar raises €40m Series C round

Danish challenger bank Lunar has raised a €40m Series C round and is planning to go into the buy now, pay later market. Nordic neobanking is having a bit of a moment. After having seen the UK steam ahead with the launch of challenger banks like Revolut and Starling Bank, Germany see the rise of…
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