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3iQ Solana Staking ETF (TSX: SOLQ, SOLQ.U) Secures Investment from ARK Invest

3iQ Corp. (“3iQ”), a global pioneer in digital asset investment solutions, is pleased to announce that the 3iQ Solana Staking ETF (TSX: SOLQ, SOLQ.U) has attracted investment from ARK Invest (ARK), the prominent ETF and investment management firm led by Cathie Wood. ARK has invested over $10 million cumulatively into SOLQ via the ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW) and the ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF). This investment marks a significant milestone, making ARKW and ARKF the first U.S.-listed ETFs to gain exposure to Solana—a public blockchain designed for decentralized applications—and its staking rewards.

British Business Bank to Invest £7 Million Alongside Five Emerging Angel Syndicates, Facilitated by Haatch

The British Business Bank has committed £7 million to a new platform enabling it to invest alongside five of the UK’s promising and emerging angel syndicates. The platform will be managed by Haatch, an existing partner of the Bank.

Navro Series-B Raises $41m to Accelerate Global Expansion

Navro today announces a raise of $41m in Series-B funding to accelerate global expansion plans

UK Fintech Sprive Raises £5.5m in Funding to Help Millions Repay Their Mortgage Faster, Saving a Fortune in Interest

Sprive, the UK’s only independent mortgage overpayment app, has successfully closed a £5.5 million funding […]

Private Equity-backed Pension Advice Provider, My Pension Expert, to Target Further Acquisitions Following £25m Loan From OakNorth

OakNorth, the leading digital bank for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs, has provided a £25m loan to private equity-backed pension advice provider, My Pension Expert.

Artis Partners Closes First Quarter With Three Deals and Fund Exit Advisory Launch

Artis Partners, specialists in sell-side M&A and growth financing for technology companies, advised on three deals and expanded its breadth of services in its first quarter since formation. Across the period, the investment bank advised on StormFisher Hydrogen’s US$50 million commitment from Hy24’s Clean Hydrogen Infrastructure Fund, Worldpay's acquisition of AI-native fraud prevention fintech Ravelin, and IG Group's £160 million purchase of commission-free investing platform Freetrade.

Thunes Raises USD 150 Million in Series D, Led by Apis Partners and Vitruvian Partners

Thunes announced the successful raise of its $150 million Series D, the largest in its history, at a substantial valuation increase over its last round

Pliant Closes $40m Series B Funding to Expand to the U.S.

Pliant today announced it has raised a $40 million Series B equity round

Allica Urges Government to Supercharge Successful Growth Guarantee Lending Schemes and Review Prudential Framework

The UK’s SME lending market needs a full reboot, according to new research by the UK’s fastest growing fintech Allica Bank.

Next Generation Secures $5 Million in Seed Funding to Pioneer Blockchain-Powered B2B Payment Ecosystem

Next Generation, a Paris-based fintech innovator has anaunced the succeseful completion of its $5 million seed funding round, backed by a consortium of international investors including two Cyprus-based firms, an Austrian enterprise, and a prominent European entrepreneur.

Creative Growth Finance accredited as Delivery Partner Under the British Business Bank’s Growth Guarantee Scheme

The British Business Bank today announces the accreditation of Creative Growth Finance as a delivery partner under the Growth Guarantee Scheme.

Alternative Payments Raises $22 Million to Modernize B2B Payment Offerings

Alternative Payments, a leading fully-integrated B2B payments and checkout infrastructure provider, announced that they have closed on $22 million in total funding

Better.com Expands Lending Solutions with Biz2Credit to Support Small Business Owners with Home Equity Financing Options

Better Home & Finance Holding Company (NASDAQ: BETR) (“Better.com”), the leading AI-powered digital homeownership company, today announced a new partnership with Biz2Credit, the leading financing platform for small businesses.

Zopa Bank DOUBLES Full Year Profit to £34.2 Million

Zopa, the British digital bank pioneer with more than 1.4 million customers, today reports its second full year of profitability.

Fintech LendMN Raises $20 million USD to Drive Tech-led Financial Inclusion for MSMEs in Mongolia

Mongolia's first digital lending fintech, LendMN, a subsidiary of AND Global, has today announced a $20 million USD debt financing from Lendable, a leading debt finance provider to leading technology-enabled companies in emerging and frontier markets that focuses on promoting a more economically just and environmentally sustainable world. The transaction, for which Delphos, a premier advisor in private emerging markets, served as exclusive financial advisor, marks the first time a Mongolian fintech company has raised such a substantial amount in the sector. The goal is to drive tech-led financial inclusion for MSMEs in the country. The fintech’s service focuses on bringing financial accessibility and inclusivity to the underbanked. AND Global is a leading fintech company that has created multiple businesses to promote financial inclusion across Southeast Asia.

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