FinTech & Business
Financial technology, startups, venture capital and business strategy.
Deep Fission Seeks IPO
Deep Fission, a nuclear startup, is seeking an initial public offering that could raise $157 million. The company's IPO plans have raised questions among investors. Deep Fission's story may be difficult for investors to buy into.
Robinhood's Second IPO
Robinhood has filed confidentially for its second venture fund, targeting growth and early-stage startups. This move indicates the company's expansion into new investment areas. The fund's focus on growth and early-stage startups may attract a wide range of investors.
Pronto Secures Funding
Indian startup Pronto has received backing from Lachy Groom after a 20-minute pitch. The investment comes as Pronto scales to 26,000 daily bookings. The market is expected to reach $18 billion in size.
Robinhood Venture Fund Attracts 150,000+ Investors
Robinhood's new venture fund has drawn over 150,000 retail investors. The fund offers exposure to private tech companies like OpenAI and Stripe. This move marks a significant development in retail investment in private tech companies.
Nuro Gets Driverless Permit
Nuro, a Silicon Valley AV startup, has received a permit for driverless testing. The company has not yet begun testing, but the permit is a significant step ahead of Uber's robotaxi service launch. Nuro's progress is being closely watched in the autonomous vehicle industry.
Barclays Acquires Best Egg
Barclays US Consumer Bank has acquired Best Egg, a direct-to-consumer lending platform, for $800 million. This acquisition expands Barclays' presence in the US consumer lending market. The deal is expected to enhance Barclays' digital capabilities and offerings.
Fintech Leaders Meet at Spotlight
Spotlight by Technext is an exclusive event that brings together 150 fintech leaders for honest conversations. The event takes place on May 14 and features no panels and no scripts. It aims to provide a platform for raw and honest discussions among fintech leaders.
Zambia's Top Payment Platform
This article reviews the best online payment platforms in Zambia, highlighting key features to consider and ranking Zoyk as the top choice. Zoyk's payment solution offers a range of benefits, including ease of use and security. The guide provides a comprehensive overview of payment processing in Zambia.
European Startups to Watch
European startups are gaining attention, with Lovable and Mistral AI being notable examples. However, there are many more startups that insiders are tracking. These startups are making significant contributions to the tech industry.
Columbia Discounts May 2026
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B2BROKER Upgrades B2TRADER with AI
B2BROKER Group has announced a major AI upgrade to its B2TRADER platform. The upgrade aims to enhance the platform's capabilities and provide a more efficient trading experience. This move marks a significant step in the company's efforts to integrate AI into its fintech solutions.
Stripe Launches AI-Native Billing Infrastructure for SaaS Platforms
The payments giant unveils a new product line enabling usage-based billing with AI-generated invoices and fraud detection built in.