Bank payment company GoCardless will open a new office in Leeds later this year, establishing a ‘Northern Hub’ to expand its UK presence and tap […]
Month: September 2025
Global Trade Disputes Top Concern for Family Offices, Citi Wealth Report Finds
Global trade disputes are the primary concern for family offices worldwide, according to 60 per cent of respondents in the 2025 Global Family Office Report […]
Addi Closes $50m Debt Facility Upsize After Reaching Profitability and $150m ARR
Colombian commerce and financial platform Addi closed a $50million upsize of its existing credit facility with Victory Park Capital, with the incremental commitment provided by […]
Mastercard Adds 11 Startups to its Start Path Emerging Fintech Program
Mastercard added 11 new companies to its Start Path startup engagement program for emerging fintechs. The new cohort of companies was selected during a competitive […]
BA’s Apple Partnership Signals Shift to ‘Lifestyle Ecosystems’ for Loyalty Schemes, Says Design Expert
The partnership between British Airways (BA) and Apple, which allows passengers to spend their Avios points on Apple products, signals a significant evolution for airline […]
Revolut Pledges £3bn UK Investment and 1,000 New Jobs with London HQ Opening
Global fintech Revolut pledged a £3billion investment in the UK over the next five years, which includes the creation of 1,000 new jobs. The pledge […]
PayPal Commits $100m to Accelerate Digital Growth Across Middle East and Africa
PayPal committed to investing $100 million throughout the Middle East and Africa to support innovation, entrepreneurs, and inclusive economic growth in the region. The strategic […]
China’s VC Funding Value Drops 36 Per Cent Despite Rise in Deal Volume, GlobalData Finds
China’s venture capital market presented a mixed picture in the first eight months of 2025, with a modest three per cent year-on-year rise in deal […]
CEE Startup & Tech Weekly: Seeds Finally Popping, Nvidia Bets on ElevenLabs
The Recursive’s weekly roundup aims to cover key tech developments across Central and Eastern Europe, […] The post CEE Startup & Tech Weekly: Seeds Finally […]
Lloyds and Curve: Betting on the Future of Digital Wallets
This article explores the strategic motivations behind Lloyds Banking Group’s rumored acquisition of Curve, arguing that the real prize is not a simple payments technology, […]