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EnforceShield raises EUR €1.7 million in seed round
Software-as-a-Service

EnforceShield raises EUR €1.7 million in seed round

Rising online counterfeiting is driving demand for EnforceShield's software, after the Lithuanian legal tech firm closed a EUR €1.7 million seed round.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Sep 2026
FintechOS raises USD $28 million to fuel US expansion
Software-as-a-Service

FintechOS raises USD $28 million to fuel US expansion

Its US business is expanding rapidly, with recurring revenue up 40% and growth in the market hitting 130% in the first half.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Sep 2026
Portage closes USD $600 million fourth ventures fund
Software-as-a-Service

Portage closes USD $600 million fourth ventures fund

Fresh capital will back fintech startups as banks and insurers speed up digital modernisation, with Portage now overseeing USD $7.0 billion in assets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 19th Sep 2026
Ryft raises GBP £20m in Manchester-led funding round
Fintech

Ryft raises GBP £20m in Manchester-led funding round

The payment group plans to use the Series B cash to expand across Europe and the US as UK fintech investment remains at a decade low.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Sep 2026
Flam raises USD $40 million in QED-led funding round
Software-as-a-Service

Flam raises USD $40 million in QED-led funding round

The cash will fund research, product expansion and overseas sales as the San Francisco-based company grows beyond 100 enterprise customers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Sep 2026
Velocity raises USD $10 million extension to Series A
Crypto

Velocity raises USD $10 million extension to Series A

Visa-backed investors have lifted Velocity's Series A to USD $48 million as stablecoin payments gain traction with institutions.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2026
Qupital raises USD $300 million in new funding push
Fintech

Qupital raises USD $300 million in new funding push

The funding will help the Hong Kong-based fintech expand lending to online merchants across Asia and the US as demand for trade finance grows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Sep 2026

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PUNTR raises USD $500,000 to grow US sports challenge app
Personalisation

PUNTR raises USD $500,000 to grow US sports challenge app

The cash will fund product development as the Los Angeles-based startup builds personalised sports challenges for US fans beyond live viewing.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Last month
OriginalVoices raises GBP £1 million to expand in US
Data Protection

OriginalVoices raises GBP £1 million to expand in US

The fresh capital will help the London-based AI data company hire, deepen its digital twin network and push further into the US market.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month
Xapien raises USD $56 million to fuel US expansion
Software-as-a-Service

Xapien raises USD $56 million to fuel US expansion

The cash will accelerate global hiring and deepen Xapien's US push, as half its revenue already comes from American clients.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2026
Aron launches AI procurement tool with USD $8 million
Software-as-a-Service

Aron launches AI procurement tool with USD $8 million

Procurement teams could cut manual work and spot savings sooner as Aron raises USD $8 million to roll out its AI co-pilot.

By Raphael Veloso • 5 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2026
Sabermine passes five million cases in under three years
Software-as-a-Service

Sabermine passes five million cases in under three years

Regulated firms are adopting its automation tools faster than many rivals, with the Manchester startup processing five million cases in under three years.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Sep 2026
Numeral raises USD $100 million to tackle sales tax
Software-as-a-Service

Numeral raises USD $100 million to tackle sales tax

As states tighten rules on digital goods, the San Francisco startup will use the capital to expand into new industries and add staff.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Sep 2026
TrustCapital & Taylor's Assets launch Malaysia PBSA
Real estate

TrustCapital & Taylor's Assets launch Malaysia PBSA

Rising enrolment is drawing institutional money into Malaysia's fragmented student housing market as the partners target acquisitions and new builds.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2026
01F Group backs DANA in push into Indonesia fintech
Fintech

01F Group backs DANA in push into Indonesia fintech

Backing for Indonesia's digital payments push gives 01F Group a foothold in a market that could reach USD $1 trillion by 2030.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2026
Rotorua Museum construction wraps up a decade after quake closure
Architecture

Rotorua Museum construction wraps up a decade after quake closure

Visitors must wait another two years, even after the long-delayed Rotorua Museum build was finished on time and under budget.

By Mathew Nash • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2026
Closed-door debate on new Masterton town hall
Urban Planning

Closed-door debate on new Masterton town hall

Councillors have backed an invited tender process for the project, with the new venue expected to be built within the remaining NZD $25 million budget.

By Emily Ireland • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Sep 2026
Bishop Fleming hires ex-PwC partner to lead deals team
Small Business

Bishop Fleming hires ex-PwC partner to lead deals team

Rising South West deal activity has prompted Bishop Fleming to strengthen its advisory arm with a veteran due diligence specialist from PwC.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Sep 2026