ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Prometeo, Zeal, Detected and Finbridge Global

  • Prometeo’s $13M Series A Funding:
    • Uruguay-based start-up Prometeo secures $13 million in a Series A funding round led by Antler Elevate.
    • New investors include PayPal Ventures and Samsung Next, with participation from existing backers Cometa and Magma Partners.
    • Prometeo offers embedded banking software for global businesses to connect with Latin American financial institutions.
    • Plans to use funds to expand multi-banking data and payments offerings in the region.
  • Zeal’s $4M Funding Round:
    • Egyptian fintech start-up Zeal raises $4 million in a funding round led by Raed Ventures and Cur8 Capital.
    • Provides point-of-sale solutions to boost customer engagement and loyalty for payment acquirers and merchants.
    • SmartPOS Plugin identifies, segments, and retargets in-store customers, expanding across the EMEA region.
  • Detected Secures Additional $2.5M:
    • UK and US-based Detected, offering onboarding technology for payment companies, raises $2.5 million.
    • Funding includes support from Thomson Reuters Ventures and Love Ventures, bringing total seed funding to over $10 million.
    • Funds to be used for product development and the launch of new features, emphasizing progress and growth.
  • Finbridge Global’s £500,000 Investment:
    • UK-based Finbridge Global secures £500,000 investment from Industrial Thought, comprising cash and strategic support.
    • The platform helps financial institutions search for and compare potential fintech partners based on specific requirements.
    • Funding to cement positioning, build strategic partnerships, and encourage adoption in the UK, with plans for global expansion in 2024.
Laura M
Laura M
Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

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