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| 27.03.2026 | The Cashless Frontier: Digital Payments Reshape Global Finance | Digital payments are exploding. A global transformation is underway. The market nears $20 trillion by 2028. This represents one-fifth of global economic activity. Southeast Asia leads this charge. The region processed $1.3 trillion in 2025.... |
| 25.03.2026 | Southeast Asia Digital Payments Crossed $1.3 Trillion in 2025: Where the Growth Is | Share
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Southeast Asia’s digital payments volume crossed $1.3 trillion in 2025. That figure, reported by Google, Temasek, and Bain’s annual e-Conomy SEA report, represents a 31% increase over 2024 and makes the region ... |
| 25.03.2026 | How Fintech Startups Use Digital PR to Reach Global Markets | Share
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In March 2024, London-based fintech startup Zilch secured a $100 million funding round after a 12-month digital PR campaign that generated coverage in over 140 international publications. The company’s PR strat... |
| 30.01.2026 | Arkero: $6 Million Pre-Seed Closed And Early Deals Signed With MLS, NWSL, And EFL Clubs | Arkero, a new AI-driven operations platform for professional sports organizations, has raised a $6 million pre-seed round and announced early partnerships with teams across Major League Soccer, the National Women’s Soccer League, and Englan... |
| 21.11.2025 | Spanish VCs weigh in – What 2025 means for Spain’s growing startup ecosystem | In 2025, Spain’s startup ecosystem has seen several major VCs closing new funds, highlighting the country’s growing potential.
Although Madrid and Barcelona continue to dominate as the primary hubs, cities like Valencia, Málaga, Bilbao are ... |
| 14.10.2025 | Instant Financial Wins Best Payments App for Tearsheet's 2025 Power of Payments Award | Award Recognizes Instant for Modernizing Pay and Expanding On-Demand Wage Access for Hourly Workers
ATLANTA, Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Instant Financial, the fintech company modernizing payments and earned wage access (EWA) for ho... |
| 06.10.2025 |
Cramer’s Lightning Round: No to Remitly | Monday - Friday, 6:00 - 7:00 PM ET
It’s that time again! “Mad Money” host Jim Cramer rings the lightning round bell, which means he’s giving his answers to callers’ stock questions at rapid speed.
Remitly: “I don’t think you want to be ther... |
| 24.09.2025 | Stablecoins are filling in legacy finance gaps for businesses, corporates | The role of digital assets in the future of finance—significant or not—is not a settled debate yet, but more agnostics are finding practical reasons to become stablecoin converts.
The biggest news in the industry last week came from MoneyGr... |
| 23.09.2025 | BNVT Capital: $150 Million Debut Fund Launched | BNVT Capital has recently unveiled its inaugural investment fund, which is set at an impressive $150 million. The primary goal of this fund is to focus on companies that leverage artificial intelligence and technology to tackle some of the ... |
| 17.09.2025 | Former Gates Foundation investors launch €126 million VC fund BNVT Capital to solve “the biggest problems” | London’s BNVT Capital today announced the launch of its debut €126 million fund to invest in AI-first and technology-driven companies “solving humanity’s most pressing challenges“.
Rory Mounsey-Heysham, managing partner at BNVT Capital said... |
| 17.09.2025 | BNVT Capital launches $150M debut fund to tackle humanity’s biggest challenges | BNVT Capital today announced the launch of its debut $150M fund to invest in AI-first and technology-driven companies solving humanity’s most pressing challenges.
BNVT’s approach is built on a groundbreaking study, “Benevolent Disruption: T... |
| 05.08.2025 | Global Fintech Remitly to Leverage Stablecoins for Cross-Border Payments | Listen to this article
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Remitly, a Seattle-based digital remittance service, has announced its adoption of stablecoins to enhance its international money transfer capabilities.
This strategic initiative will aim to... |
| 25.06.2025 | Remitly Launches International Business Payments, Streamlining Global Transactions | Listen to this article
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In a step toward enhancing global financial operations, Remitly, a digital remittance provider, has launched its International Business Payments service, announced on June 18, 2025.
This new... |
| 17.06.2025 | Aspora: Bridging Financial Gaps for the Indian Diaspora | In a world where borders blur and people move, financial services often lag behind. Enter Aspora, a fintech startup that aims to change the game for non-resident Indians (NRIs). With a fresh infusion of $53 million in Series B funding, Aspo... |
| 16.06.2025 | NRI-focused fintech Aspora closes $53M round to broaden reach | Aspora, a London-headquartered fintech startup focused on the banking needs of the Indian diaspora, has raised $53 million in a Series B funding round co-led by Sequoia Capital and Greylock. The fresh capital will support the company’s push... |
| 30.05.2025 | Navigating the New Trade Landscape: How AI is Reshaping Global Supply Chains | In the turbulent waters of global trade, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a lifeboat. The recent surge in tariffs under the Trump administration has sent shockwaves through supply chains, forcing companies to rethink their strate... |
| 27.05.2025 | 33-year-old American bought an apartment in Dubai for $350,000: Living here is ‘so easy’ | With a base salary of $240,000 and an expected total income of $400,000 in 2025, Fares Ksebati could be living quite well in his hometown outside of Detroit.
The median household income in Wayne County, Michigan — where Detroit is located —... |
| 15.05.2025 | Trust in the Digital Economy: A Global Perspective | In a world where digital transactions dominate, trust is the currency that fuels economic growth. The inaugural Digital Economy Trust Index, launched by Checkout.com, sheds light on how consumer confidence in digital systems varies across n... |
| 14.05.2025 | New global Digital Economy Trust Index exposes correlation between GDP growth and consumer trust in online payments | Checkout.com launches inaugural Digital Economy Trust Index, which ranks countries based on consumer perception of security, transparency and user experience
China tops the digital economy trust rankings, followed closely by the Middle East... |
| 14.05.2025 | New Zealand leads on trust in AI and digital ID, according to new global index from Checkout.com | Checkout.com launches inaugural Digital Economy Trust Index, which ranks countries based on consumer perception of security, transparency and user experience
While 8th overall, New Zealand outperforms many peers in trust in AI and digital I... |
| 14.05.2025 | Australia among top 10 for digital economy trust, according to new global index from Checkout.com | Checkout.com launches inaugural Digital Economy Trust Index, which ranks countries based on consumer perception of security, transparency and user experience
Australian consumers score well on trust in digital systems, reflecting the countr... |
| 05.05.2025 | How one of Europe's most-valued fintechs wants to capture India's remittance market | - |
| 22.04.2025 | Cognigy Plants the Flag in Dallas as the Leader in Agentic AI Revolution | Cognigy, the global leader in AI-powered customer service, announced the grand opening of its new headquarters in Dallas. This expansion builds on Cognigy’s existing presence in the US and further expands on the hyper growth Cognigy has see... |
| 10.04.2025 | Fintech's Tug of War: Growth Amidst Uncertainty | The fintech landscape is a battlefield. On one side, innovation and growth. On the other, looming risks and uncertainty. Recent events have highlighted this tug of war, particularly in the wake of the Trump administration's announcement of ... |
| 10.04.2025 | CellPoint Digital and Checkout.com Announce Strategic Partnership to Maximise Payment Performance for Travel Merchants | Collaboration to Deliver AI-Powered Payment Optimisation, Global Acquiring, and Frictionless Transactions for Travel Brands
DALLAS, April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CellPoint Digital, the global leader in Payment Orchestration for airlines an... |
| 09.04.2025 | Affirm surges 20% as fintech rallies on tariff pause, but risk remains | The fintech sector rallied Wednesday following the Trump administration’s announcement of a 90-day pause on planned tariffs.
Affirm was up 20%, Toast and Block rose 13% and PayPal increased 10%.
The 90-day pause doesn’t eliminate the threat... |
| 28.03.2025 | Every Successful Business Solves a Pain Point — Does Yours? Solving pain points isn't just a path to business success; it's the foundation. Here's how to get started. | Every successful business I've launched has had one important thing in common: They've solved a pain point.
Back in college, when I was building a website for an on-campus association, I needed a membership system that allowed people to cre... |
| 18.03.2025 | Datapeople unlocks world-class recruiting analytics for all, making Insights accessible to more hiring teams | Product banner
Data-driven hiring is no longer a luxury out of reach for all but the largest and most well-resourced hiring teams. Datapeople Insights powers smarter hiring with intuitive analytics that streamline decisions.
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| 28.02.2025 | Digital Payments Platform Checkout.com Expands North America Operations with San Francisco Office | Listen to this article
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Global digital payments company, Checkout.com, announced its expansion plans in North America, with the opening of a new office in San Francisco to expand its local operations.
This move und... |
| 09.12.2024 | Ethyca Raises $10M to Scale its Enterprise Data Privacy Engineering Platform | Data privacy and governance have become critical for modern enterprises as they increasingly rely on complex data systems and AI. Organizations face mounting pressure to ensure compliance with privacy regulations while maintaining the abili... |
| 08.12.2024 | Ethyca: Data Privacy Engineering Company Closes $10 Million In Funding | Ethyca, a leader in data privacy engineering, announced a $10 million funding round led by Aspenwood Ventures and AVP. They are joining Ethyca’s existing investors, Des Traynor (Cofounder, Intercom), Guillermo Rauch (CEO, Vercel), Scott Bel... |
| 05.12.2024 | Ethyca Raises $10M in Funding | Ethyca, a NYC-based company which specializes in data privacy engineering, raised $10M in funding.
The round was led by Aspenwood Ventures and AVP with participation from Des Traynor (Cofounder, Intercom), Guillermo Rauch (CEO, Vercel), Sco... |
| 18.11.2024 | Remittances & International Money Transfer: Tech Innovations in Global Payments | Share
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In today’s interconnected world, millions of people rely on remittances money sent by individuals working abroad to their families back home. These funds serve as a lifeline for many families, covering essentia... |
| 06.11.2024 | Knowledge workers are leaning on generative AI as their workloads mount | Americans are struggling at work, according to a new report from Wrike.
It found that workers are saying their workloads have grown by 31% in the last year. Leaders put the figure even higher, saying workloads have increased by 46% for thei... |
| 01.11.2024 | Global Payments Fintech Remitly Expands Seafarers Product Experience to the EU, UK, Other Regions | Listen to this article
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Remilty have expanded their seafarers product experience to the European Union, United Kingdom, Australia, and Singapore.
With this launch, Remitly said that they aim to bring even more seaf... |
| 25.10.2024 | The Digital Currency Revolution: Transforming Finance and Global Remittances | The world of finance is undergoing a seismic shift. Digital currency fintech is at the forefront, reshaping how we think about money. It’s like a storm sweeping through traditional banking, uprooting old trees and planting new seeds of inno... |
| 23.10.2024 | Digital Remittances: Revolutionising Global Money Transfers | Share
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Digital remittances are changing how money is sent across borders. With advancements in technology, these services have become faster, cheaper, and more convenient for everyone. This article explores the evolut... |
| 18.06.2024 | The Future of Digital Remittance in Asia | - |
| 18.06.2024 | Asia Pacific bucks global trends as a bright spot for remittance activity: Visa study | SINGAPORE, June 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Remittance flows in Asia Pacific have softened in the past year amid persistent inflationary pressures and tightening labour markets in the high-income host economies of overseas foreign and migrant ... |
| 06.06.2024 | Navigating Remittances: The Best Channel for Sending Money to South Sudan | Share
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In today’s interconnected global economy, remittances are crucial for connecting families and supporting livelihoods across borders. However, sending money to countries like South Sudan involves numerous challe... |
| 04.06.2024 | South Africa tops list of FRIENDLIEST nations in the world | South Africa scored highly on agreeableness – seen as the most effective way to gauge social harmony. Image: Supplied
Whether you’re visiting a new country for the first time on your travels, or emigrating, the friendliness of its locals ca... |
| 30.05.2024 | Remittance industry continues to grow in Q1 2024 as digital becomes battleground – FXC Intelligence analysis | Remittance industry continues to grow in Q1 2024 as digital becomes battleground – FXC Intelligence analysis
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New analysis reveals growth in the remittance industry throughout Q1 2024, accordin... |
| 13.05.2024 | Global Payments Fintech Remitly Appoints Ronit Peled to Key Role | Remitly is pleased to introduce our new Chief People Officer, Ronit Peled.
Remitly is an international payments company that “leverages digital channels, including mobile phones, to send money internationally.”
Remitly’s digital products ar... |
| 23.04.2024 | Outward remittances hit new high at $29 billion in April 2023-February 2024 | - |
| 29.03.2024 | How startup founders can navigate the IPO terrain | Sandeep Patil, Partner, QED Investors
In recent times, India’s stock market has surged to prominence, marking a notable ascension among the world's largest exchanges. This comes at a juncture when the private market begins to awaken from it... |
| 19.03.2024 | FXC Intelligence announces data and intelligence partnership with Remitly | FXC Intelligence announces data and intelligence partnership with Remitly
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FXC Intelligence, the leading provider of cross-border payments data and intelligence, has renewed its strategic partn... |
| 07.03.2024 | New analysis shows the state of remittances in 2023 | New analysis shows the state of remittances in 2023
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The remittance industry finished FY 2023 on a strong note despite macroeconomic headwinds, with Western Union continuing to lead remittance ... |
| 23.01.2024 | ‘Best community spirit in Africa’: Cape Town takes the title | Cape Town has been named the place with the ‘best community spirit in Africa’. Image: canva
Cape Town has the best community spirit in South Africa
Cape Town has proven time and time again that it’s one of the best places in the world, with... |
| 19.05.2023 | GeekWire Awards 2023 revealed: Community honors top innovation in Pacific Northwest tech | Jake Stallman, VP of build quality and design at Carbon Robotics, snags a selfie with R2-D2 while accepting the Hardware/Gadget/Robotics of the Year Award at the 2023 GeekWire Awards. (GeekWire Photo / Kevin Lisota)
A Star Wars theme comple... |
| 21.04.2023 | Preserving the planet: Vote for top sustainability tech at the GeekWire Awards | San Juan Islands in Washington state. (GeekWire Photo / Lisa Stiffler)
The Earth is taking a beating. But there is a growing legion of companies hustling to develop technologies to preserve the planet and its inhabitants. They’re attracting... |
| 20.04.2023 | Who will be the Next Tech Titan? Cast your vote in the GeekWire Awards | The finalists for the Next Tech Titan at the 2023 GeekWire Awards.
One of the five finalists for Next Tech Titan at the 2023 GeekWire Awards will join an elite class of companies.
Past winners of this category have gone on to raise big fund... |
| 18.04.2023 | Protein design to precision health: Vote for Health Innovation of the Year at the GeekWire Awards | Finalists for the 2023 GeekWire Health Innovation of the Year.
This year’s nominees for the Health Innovation of the Year at the GeekWire Awards showcase a wide range of innovations from companies focused on diagnostics, therapeutics, digit... |
| 11.04.2023 | Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalists at the GeekWire Awards share their entrepreneurship tips | Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalists in the 2023 GeekWire Awards, clockwise from top left: Devin Ajimine, Ashika Mulagada, Pouya Rad and Marisa Chentakul of LifeAt; JT Garwood of bttn; Elena Zhizhimontova and Andrew DiLosa of Spiral; Sh... |
| 10.04.2023 | Tech Moves: Halo leader departing; Remitly adds board directors; drone vet lands at Rantizo | Phyllis Campbell (left) and Ryno Blignaut.
— Seattle-based fintech company Remitly added two new board members: Ryno Blignaut and Phyllis Campbell.
Blignaut is an investor with Silicon Valley venture firm Khosla Ventures and previously serv... |
| 04.04.2023 | Meet the 5 finalists for CEO of the Year at the 2023 GeekWire Awards | CEO of the Year finalists in the 2022 GeekWire Awards, clockwise from upper left: François Locoh-Donou, of F5 Networks; Maria Colacurcio of Syndio; Luis Ceze of OctoML; Chris Diorio of Impinj; and Xiao Wang of Boundless.
The five finalists ... |
| 30.03.2023 | GeekWire Awards: Meet the 5 finalists for Startup CEO of the Year | Startup CEO of the Year finalists, clockwise from top left: Christie Lagally of Rebellyous Foods; Prem Kumar of Humanly; Grin Lord of mpathic; Ivan Liachko of Phase Genomics; Emily Pesce of Joon Care.
The finalists in this year’s GeekWire A... |
| 28.03.2023 | Vote for Startup of the Year: Arrived Homes, Lexion, Phaidra, Shipium, WhyLabs | Real estate ownership. Legal contracts. Industrial AI. E-commerce fulfillment software. Machine learning monitoring.
The finalists for Startup of the Year at this year’s GeekWire Awards come from a variety of industries, but all share a com... |
| 22.03.2023 | GeekWire Awards finalists revealed: Cast your vote and pick the top Pacific Northwest innovators | The GeekWire Awards is returning on May 18. (GeekWire File Photo)
It’s time to vote for the best of Pacific Northwest tech.
Today we are excited to announce more than 50 finalists in the 2023 GeekWire Awards and kick off voting in a dozen c... |
| 26.01.2023 | The Most Popular Dream Jobs And How To Find Yours | Now is the time to find your dream job.getty |
| 23.01.2023 | Seattle Fintech industry event leads the charge for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | 1/25/23 Seattle Fintech Meetup: DEI, speakers: Kim Vu, Gulliver Swenson, Laura Close
New technology allows for precision in DEI and people strategy, regional leaders discuss their approach
Fintech leaders in the HR function are eager for th... |
| 21.10.2022 | Global Fintech Remitly Expands Services to New Zealand, Japan | Remitly Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: RELY), a digital financial services provider for immigrants and their families in over 170 countries around the world, announced key business milestones in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
Remitly has expanded i... |
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| 08.06.2022 | Hyatt’s CFO on the biggest trends in corporate travel for 2022 | This is the web version of CFO Daily, a newsletter on the trends and individuals shaping corporate finance. Sign up to get it delivered free to your inbox.
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| 23.05.2022 | #TechCEO: How Remitly CEO Matt Oppenheimer Started With His Remittance Startup | Joseph Henry, Tech Times 23 May 2022, 09:05 pm
Remittance startups have been a huge help for migrants who want to send money to their relatives. These companies make money transfer easier and more convenient for people's lives.
For this par... |
| 13.05.2022 | 2022 GeekWire Awards revealed: Community celebrates big winners in Pacific NW tech | From top left, clockwise: Varun Puri of Yoodli; Sen. Sharon Brown; Saema Somalya of Remitly; Viraj Mody and Linda Lian of Common Room; Vija Williams of Place; Doug Baldwin. (GeekWire Photos / Kevin Lisota)
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| 18.11.2021 | Here are the Washington state companies that made Deloitte’s annual list of fastest-growing firms | Some of the Washington state companies that made Deloitte’s annual Fast 500 list. (Deloitte Chart)
Seattle’s reputation as a technology and innovation hub was further cemented by the release of Deloitte’s 2021 “North American Technology Fas... |
| 11.11.2021 | Уехать и остаться: чек-лист по релокации на кейсах от 132 специалистов | За поросенка Петра спасибо художнику Саше Райхштейну
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| 23.09.2021 | Remittance processor Remitly valued at over $8 billion after strong market debut | By Reuters Staff
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(Reuters) -Shares of Remitly Inc opened more than 23% above their initial public offering (IPO) price in their Nasdaq debut on Thursday, giving the remittance processor a market capitalization of roughly $8.5 bil... |
| 23.09.2021 | ‘Fall in love with a problem’: Remitly CEO reflects on startup journey as remittance company goes public | Remitly employees inside one of the company’s offices. (Remitly Photo)
It’s been a heck of a startup journey for Remitly.
The latest chapter begins Thursday when the mobile remittance company starts trading on the NASDAQ, marking a key mile... |
| 23.09.2021 | Remittance processor Remitly valued at over $8 billion after strong market debut | The listing comes amid a fertile market for newly issued shares, particularly those of tech companies, which led to recent strong debuts for restaurant software provider Toast Inc and enterprise software firm Freshworks Inc.
The stock opene... |
| 23.09.2021 | Remittance processor Remitly valued at over $8 billion after strong market debut | (Reuters) -Shares of Remitly Inc opened more than 23% above their initial public offering (IPO) price in their Nasdaq debut on Thursday, giving the remittance processor a market capitalization of roughly $8.5 billion.
The listing comes amid... |
| 23.09.2021 | Remittance processor Remitly valued at over $8 bln after strong market debut | Sept 23 (Reuters) - Shares of Remitly Inc opened more than 23% above their initial public offering (IPO) price in their Nasdaq debut on Thursday, giving the remittance processor a market capitalization of roughly $8.5 billion.
The listing c... |
| 23.09.2021 | It turns out fintech is worth as much as SaaS | Fintech startups are having one hell of a week.
On the heels of Boston-based software-and-payments company Toast’s strong IPO pricing, Remitly priced shares in its own debut above its proposed range yesterday evening. The Seattle-based fint... |
| 22.09.2021 | Remitly prices IPO at $43/share; Seattle fintech giant valued at nearly $7B | Remitly will be valued at nearly $7 billion when it goes public on Thursday.
The Seattle company priced shares at $43 on Wednesday evening, above its expected range of $38-to-$42, valuing the fintech giant at $6.9 billion.
Remitly shares wi... |
| 22.09.2021 | The most successful accelerator cohort ever: How this Techstars Seattle class produced 3 unicorns | The Techstars Seattle 2011 cohort. (Photo courtesy of Marcelo Calbucci)
In 2011, the world was still recovering from the financial crisis a couple of years earlier. The startup economy wasn’t in full swing yet. SaaS, pre-seed, or even mobil... |
| 18.09.2021 | ‘They proved me wrong.’ Investor who passed on Seattle startup Remitly analyzes its upcoming IPO | (Remitly Photo)
Jason Stoffer was still early in his career at venture capital firm Maveron in 2012 when he declined an opportunity to invest in Remitly, then a fledgling Seattle startup with ambitions to challenge Western Union by bringing... |
| 14.09.2021 | Remittance processor Remitly targets nearly $7 bln valuation in U.S. IPO | - |
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| 14.09.2021 | Remitly aims to raise up to $332M at $6.5B valuation in IPO for Seattle fintech giant | (Remitly Images)
Remitly set terms for its IPO on Tuesday.
The fintech company expects to raise $284.6 million, or $332.6 million if underwriters purchase additional shares. It will be one of the largest IPOs for a Seattle-area tech company... |
| 14.09.2021 | Barclays : Remittance processor Remitly targets nearly $7 bln valuation in U.S. IPO | Sept 14 (Reuters) - Remitly Inc is aiming for a valuation of nearly $7 billion in its U.S. initial public offering (IPO), a regulatory filing showed on Tuesday, as the remittance processor looks to offer cheaper and more convenient options ... |
| 14.09.2021 | Remittance processor Remitly targets nearly $7 billion valuation in U.S. IPO | (Reuters) -Remitly Inc is aiming for a valuation of nearly $7 billion in its U.S. initial public offering (IPO), a regulatory filing showed on Tuesday, as the remittance processor looks to offer cheaper and more convenient options compared ... |
| 14.09.2021 | Cross-border remittance provider Remitly files to go public a year after hitting unicorn status; targets nearly $7 billion valuation | Remitly, a cross-border remittance provider to customers, is planning to go public at a valuation of nearly $7 billion in its U.S. initial public offering (IPO), according to Tuesday’s regulatory filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange... |
| 02.07.2021 | GeekWire 200 rankings update: E-commerce, virtual event, fintech startups heat up | The beginning of summer this year feels unlike any other. After more than a year of lockdowns, states are reopening, travel is picking up, and employees are returning to the office.
Also unique: record-breaking investment and M&A activi... |
| 29.06.2021 | First job lessons: Seattle tech startup CEOs on what they learned from car washing, delivery, and more | Seattle-area tech CEOs, from top left: Icertis CEO Samir Bodas; Syndio CEO Maria Colacurcio; Qumulo CEO Bill Richter; Remitly CEO Matt Oppenheimer; Outreach CEO Manny Medina; Convoy CEO Dan Lewis; Zenoti CEO Sudheer Koneru; and Skilljar CEO... |
| 10.06.2021 | Remitly files initial IPO paperwork as Seattle fintech company prepares to go public | Remitly CEO Matt Oppenheimer. (Remitly Photo)
Remitly is going public.
The mobile remittance company said Wednesday it confidentially submitted a draft registration statement with the SEC for its proposed IPO.
Reuters reported last month th... |
| 02.06.2021 | Prosus to acquire Stack Overflow for $1.8 Billion | Congratulations to Stack Overflow, founders Joel Spolsky and Jeff Atwood, CEO Prashanth Chandrasekar and team on the company's acquisition by Prosus for $1.8bn.
A top 50 website globally, Stack Overflow is the go-to destination for develop... |
| 20.05.2021 | 2021 GeekWire Awards revealed: Big winners, surprise guests, and the best in Pacific NW tech | Some of the winners at the 2021 GeekWire Awards during their virtual acceptance speeches on Thursday. (GeekWire video screen grabs)
It’s been a tough year for people everywhere. But Thursday proved to be an inspiring day, as the 2021 GeekWi... |
| 18.05.2021 | Insight Partners backs cross-border payment leader Thunes with US$60 million growth round | SINGAPORE and NEW YORK, May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Thunes, the Singapore-based fintech company that connects payment players in more than 100 countries and shown a 100% increase in growth over the past year, continues to attract leading g... |
| 18.05.2021 | Insight Partners backs cross-border payment leader Thunes with US$60 million growth round | Thunes adds top-tier venture capital and private equity investor Insight Partners to its premier group of investors
SINGAPORE and NEW YORK, May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Thunes, the Singapore-based fintech company that connects payment playe... |
| 18.05.2021 | Insight Partners backs cross-border payment leader Thunes with US$60 million growth round | SINGAPORE and NEW YORK, May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Thunes, the Singapore-based fintech company that connects payment players in more than 100 countries and shown a 100% increase in growth over the past year, continues to attract leading g... |
| 13.05.2021 | MoneyGram re-enters the crypto scene with Coinme partnership | MoneyGram partnered with cryptocurrency exchange and ATM operator Coinme so its users can buy Bitcoin with cash or convert holdings into a cash withdrawal from MoneyGram locations throughout the US. The partnership is set to expand into add... |
| 11.05.2021 | Remitly Receives Equity Investment from Visa | Remitly, a Seattle, WA-based mobile-first provider of remittances and financial services for immigrants, received an equity investment from Visa.
The amount of the deal was not disclosed.
Further advancing their partnership, Remitly is also... |
| 07.05.2021 | Report: Seattle digital remittance startup Remitly hires banks for IPO at around $5B valuation | (Remitly Photo)
The news: Seattle startup Remitly has hired investment banks to prepare for an initial public offering, according to Reuters. The IPO would value Remitly at around $5 billion, Reuters reported — a sizable spike from its last... |
| 16.12.2020 | Seattle area boasts 10 fast-growing unicorns: Can you name the billion-dollar startups? | There are 10 unicorn startups in the Seattle area valued at $1 billion or more. (Shutterstock Photo)
The unicorn — that supposed elusive creature of the startup world — is becoming a bit more commonplace in these parts.
There are now 10 uni... |
| 25.11.2020 | World’s Top 10 Places To Move (You Won’t Believe Who Wants To Live In The U.S.) | Over the past few months, we’ve been hearing about people wanting to move out of the U.S.—and from January 2020 to October 2020, there was a 29% increase in global Google searches for the phrase “how to move abroad.” But where would America... |
| 11.10.2020 | Remitly Announces $85 Million Round; a new DN unicorn |
Remitly
, the mobile-first provider of remittances and financial services for immigrants, today announced a $85 million funding round to fuel the company’s growth as the global demand for digital remittances continues to surge during the... |
| 30.07.2020 | Remitly: $85 Million Funding And $1.5 Billion Valuation | Remitly — a mobile-first provider of remittances and financial services for immigrants — announced an $85 million funding round
Remitly — a mobile-first provider of remittances and financial services for immigrants — announced an $85 millio... |
| 30.07.2020 | Remitly Raises $85M in Funding; Valued At $1.5 Billion | Remitly, a Seattle, WA-based mobile-first provider of remittances and financial services for immigrants, raised $85m in funding.
The round was led by existing investor Prosus’s PayU at a $1.5 billion valuation with participation from return... |
| 29.07.2020 | Fintech Startup Remitly Raises $85M | 25 Shares Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
Fintech startup Remitly has raised $85 million in a new round of funding, bumping its valuation up to $1.5 billion.
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Remitly facilitates international money transfer... |
| 29.07.2020 | Remitly raises $85M at a $1.5B valuation, says money transfer business has surged | Remittances — when people send money internationally to family and friends, or as a payment — has long been one of the most important levers for getting funds to people in developing economies.
However, the persistent spread of the coronavi... |
