Home·Jun. 13, 2025Funded: Maze nabs $25M Series A to stop cloud breaches before they startHi there and welcome to Funded, where we spotlight the early-stage bets on the future of tech. Today, we look... Read Full Story
venture capital·Sep. 11, 2023The Fintech Coffee Break – Daniel Ballen, PortageThis week, Isabelle sat down with Daniel Ballen, of Portage to discuss the funding environment for fintechs and strategies for success. Read Full Story
venture capital·Aug. 30, 2023VCs focus on the long game through the funding droughtDeployment of capital may be down this year but VCs have shifted gear, bringing extra focus to founders and their ability to adapt. Read Full Story
Fundraising·Jun. 8, 2023Fintechs Kapital, Stori tap $115M with eyes on SMEs and underbanked in MexicoFintechs in Mexico draw funding to cater to underbanked SMEs and individuals. Kapital tapped $65 million, while Stori secured $50 million. Read Full Story
Fundraising·Apr. 24, 2023LatAm venture capital funding dropped 70% in Q1Venture capital funding to LatAm startups droped 70% to $1.3 billion in the quarter, down from $4.1 billion in the year-ago period. Read Full Story
Fintech·Apr. 17, 2023Fintech firms double down on equityDespite the drop in funding and waves of layoffs, employee equity remains a priority across the US and Europe. Read Full Story
Fintech·Mar. 30, 2023Chile’s Toku Raises $7.1 M in seed round to grow in MexicoToku raised $7 million to expand digital collection services in Latin America. The fintech will boost its current Mexico strategy. Read Full Story
Fintech·Mar. 16, 2023Stripe raises $6.5 billion at a $50 billion valuationAmdist valuation troubles and a looming tax bill, Stripe raises $6.5 billion in Series I funding round, beating skepticism. Read Full Story
LatAm·Mar. 13, 2023Blipay raises $6.7 million to expand salary anticipation platformThese funds should allow Blipay to expand its credit line in the payroll anticipation sector — where it seeks to become a relevant player. Read Full Story
Fundraising·Mar. 9, 2023Blockchain industry teeming with positive investment signsLook beyond the initial aftereffects of recent market shocks and there are plenty of positive developments happening in blockchain-related industries, the leader of a global investment firm believes. Read Full Story