Lending
France’s Karmen Raises €50M Credit Line From Fasanara to Finance Digital SMEs
Paris-based business financing platform Karmen has raised an additional €50 million in debt financing from London-based alternative asset management company Fasanara Capital. Karmen first raised €22 million comprising €3 million in equity and €19 million in debt financing in a
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Klarna Launches Price Comparison Tool in the UK, Sweden and Denmark
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) solution provider Klarna has launched a new in-app price comparison tool to provide an alternative to Google or Amazon as a starting point for consumers’ online shopping journeys. Consumers will be able to view product
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Komplett digitale und schnelle Kreditvergabe führt zu Win-Win
Die Digitalisierung schreitet in allen Branchen schnell voran – auch im Finanzsektor. Online-Banking und Banking Apps gehören nun zum festen Bestandteil der meisten Schweizer Kreditinstitute. Und nicht nur die jüngeren Generationen nutzen die digitalen Angebote, sondern immer häufiger auch ältere
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Zuger Lending Startup i2 Group bekommt 3.8 Mio. Franken Finanzierung
Das Zuger Fintech i2 invest hat im Rahmen einer überzeichneten Finanzierungsrunde die Finanzierung um insgesamt 3.8 Mio. Fr. erhöht. Zu den Investoren gehören Schweizer Business Angel und ein englischer Hedge Fund-Manager. Zudem beteiligten sich zwei Family Offices an der Runde.
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BNPL Startup HeidiPay Gets Funding From Mediobanca’s Credit Arm Compass
Swiss BNPL startup HeidiPay has closed a new funding round led by Italian banking group Mediobanca’s consumer credit arm Compass. The amount, which comprised equity and debt financing, was not disclosed. The funding builds on the companies’ existing partnership in
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Marketplace Lending Volume in Switzerland Rose 20% in 2021
After timid growth in 2020, marketplace lending in Switzerland witnessed a strong upturn last year, with total volume rising 20% between 2020 and 2021. That uptick was driven mostly by improved crowdlending loan volumes, notably in real estate and small
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Mollie Offers Up to €250,000 in Financing for Businesses in the Netherlands and Belgium
Dutch B2B payments company Mollie has introduced Mollie Capital, a credit service for the platform’s existing customers to obtain cash advances of up to €250,000. Customers will be able to apply for funding through the platform’s dashboard and funds can
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Can You Get a Debt Consolidation Loan With Bad Credit?
When you’re caught in a vicious cycle of debt, it may feel as if you’ve gotten trapped. You could be wondering if there’s anything you can do to break free from your financial burden. The good news is that even
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Institutional Crypto Lender CLST Raises Seed Funding From Spartan Group, TX Ventures
CLST, an institutional-only lending and borrowing venue for stablecoins and crypto assets, announced that it has successfully closed an oversubscribed seed round for an undisclosed sum. The funding round was led by Spartan Group and also included the Tier 1
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Crowdfunding Volume Regains Strength in Switzerland
In 2021, crowdfunding volumes in Switzerland regained some strength after activity stalled in 2020 due to various effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The year saw a volume of CHF 791.8 million transacted via crowdfunding platforms, a significant market growth of
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