Monzo in Advanced Talks to Sell to Brazilian Fintech Nubank
Monzo, the UK challenger bank, is said to be negotiating a sale to Brazil’s Nubank, which could result in a significant acquisition for the digital‑banking startup.
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French Tech Ecosystem Demonstrates Momentum with €189 Million Raised Across 14 Funding Rounds
During the week of 19–25 September, French tech saw 14 funding rounds raise nearly €189 million, with notable raises by HighLife, Biolevate and Wealthcome, highlighting strong investor interest in health, enterprise software and AI infrastructure.
Polish Fintech PayPo Eyes Warsaw Stock Exchange Debut With Potential 2 Billion PLN Valuation
PayPo is considering an IPO on the Warsaw Stock Exchange and may be valued at over 2 billion PLN.
Spanish Insurtech Startup Aniwa Secures €500,000 in Mixed Funding Round
Spanish insurtech startup Aniwa raised €500,000 in a mixed public‑private round to further develop its policy‑centralising platform, expand its team and deepen partnerships within the insurance sector.
Amsterdam Fintech Duqu Secures €1.5 Million to Expand AI-Powered Invoice Financing Platform
Amsterdam‑based fintech Duqu raised €1.5 million in a pre‑seed round from Curiosity VC and No Such Ventures to expand its AI‑driven invoice‑financing platform that offers instant working‑capital advances to Dutch businesses.
French Wealth-Management Platform Wealthcome Secures €15 Million in Series B Funding
French wealth‑management SaaS provider Wealthcome raised €15 million in a Series B round led by Breega and backed by BlackFin Capital Partners, aiming to expand its presence among large financial institutions after already serving roughly 800 organisations and 6,000 advisors.
Spanish Risk-Tech Startup Mirai RiskTech Secures €5 Million Series A to Expand Across Europe and UK
Spanish risk‑technology startup Mirai RiskTech secured €5 million from investor Inveready to fund its expansion across Europe and the UK, strengthening its integrated asset‑liability management solutions.
Berlin AI Startup mika Secures €6 Million Seed Round to Automate Finance for German SMEs
Berlin‑based AI startup mika secured €6 million in a seed round led by Smedvig Ventures to expand its AI‑native financial operating system that automates bookkeeping, VAT returns and tax filings for German SMEs.
Norwegian Fintech Benford Raises €5 Million to Disrupt European Audit Market with Tech-Native Platform
Norwegian fintech startup Benford secured €5 million in pre‑seed funding, led by firstminute capital, to launch its AuditOS engine and create a fully integrated, technology‑driven audit firm. The capital will fund office expansion across Europe and hiring to accelerate growth in the mid‑market audit space.
Vivid Appoints New Managing Director to Drive French Market Expansion
Vivid, a European financial platform for professionals, announced the appointment of Julien Tarrisse as Managing Director France to accelerate its development in the French market and offer an all‑in‑one solution for freelancers, entrepreneurs and SMEs.