Ageras acquires e-commerce tool Storebuddy after Kontist and Shine deals. Why non-fintech acquisitions may be the missing piece for embedded finance success.
Accountable launches embedded banking with Swan featuring automatic tax reserve accounts for German freelancers. Why integrated banking beats open banking connections for accounting tools.
Xero partners with Bluevine adding to multi-strategy banking approach combining open banking, embedded banking, and neobank partnerships. Why testing all models reveals the winning formula.
German BaaS provider Solaris raises EUR 140M rescue funding led by SBI Holdings with harsh terms leaving previous investors massively diluted at 80:20 split.
French fintech infrastructure providers Formance raises $21M and Swan extends Series B to $84M total. Why France is emerging as European embedded finance infrastructure leader.
Hopper eyes $10B IPO after fintech pivot while TravelPerk acquires Yokoy for $200M. How embedded finance and expense management are transforming the travel industry.
Swiss Hypothekarbank Lenzburg acquires 9.9% stake in German Sutor Bank for cross-border BaaS expansion. Why this bank partnership could reshape European embedded banking infrastructure.
Visa targets creator economy with Visa Direct payouts partnering with platforms worldwide. Why global creators are the ideal embedded finance opportunity despite geographic challenges.
Japanese investor SBI Holdings takes 70-80% majority stake in German BaaS provider Solaris with €100-150M rescue funding. How the unicorn's valuation crash wipes out other investors.
Cyber security company Gen Digital acquires fintech MoneyLion for $1B marking first move into financial services. Could this combine fraud protection with embedded banking?
Brazilian neobank Nubank faces e-commerce giant Mercado Libre in Latin America as embedded finance challenges traditional fintech. Who wins the digital banking battle?
