Altek AI Raises Pre-Seed Funding to Expand Autonomous Hotel Guest Communication Platform
Oslo-based startup Altek AI secures €423,000 (about $500,000) to scale its AI-powered platform that automates guest communication and supports hotel operations.
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Nets Partners with Triple to Improve Transaction Transparency and Reduce Chargebacks
The new partnership between Nets and Triple aims to enhance digital banking experiences by turning raw payment data into clear, recognisable merchant information, helping banks cut support costs and improve customer trust.
Orbital Secures €50M to Deepen AI Platform for Real Estate Law
London-based LegalTech company Orbital has raised €50 million in Series B funding to expand its AI platform and embed it more deeply across the real estate legal workflow.
Metroblox Unveils Ride USD Stablecoin for Everyday Transportation Payments
Metroblox has launched Ride USD, a new stablecoin designed to modernize how consumers and operators pay for transportation, targeting faster settlement and lower costs across mobility services.
Equifax Expands Credit Reports With Verified Employment and Income Data
Equifax has rolled out a new service Income Confirm that allows lenders to access verified employment and income information alongside traditional credit reports, marking a significant shift in how creditworthiness is assessed during credit card origination.
NEXA Lending Launches Chat & Social AI for Loan Originators
The new AI features are integrated directly into NEXA’s lending platform and include tools for drafting personalized messages, managing communication with borrowers, and automating routine tasks.
Footprint Firm Closes €76M Fund to Back 30 Climate and DeepTech Startups in Northern Europe
The Footprint Fund I has reached its target size, now ready to fully focus on investing the capital into sustainable projects and businesses.
GoCanopy Raises €2.1M to Build AI Operating System for Institutional Real Estate Investors
GoCanopy, a Paris-based AI platform for institutional real estate investors, has raised €2.1 million in seed funding, ending its bootstrapping phase as it looks to scale its AI-driven operating system and expand internationally.
Fiserv and Affirm Expand Partnership to Bring Pay-Over-Time to Debit Cards
Pay-over-time, a flexible payment model, historically closely tied to card-based credit, will now extend to debit products as well, as Fiserv and Affirm expand their long-standing partnership.
OneBill and linked2pay Partner to Streamline Billing and Payments for Merchants
OneBill and linked2pay have announced a strategic integration designed to simplify how businesses bill customers and process payments.
Key Retail Growth Forecasts for 2026 from Bain & Company
Bain & Company Predicts Slower Retail Sales Growth in the US, UK, France and Germany in 2026
Mine Raises $14M to Launch AI Money Agent for Gen Z As Young Adults Lean on AI for Financial Advice
The world is witnessing a clear shift in how younger consumers seek money guidance, preferring quick accessible AI tools to personal professional consultations, and Mine’s latest funding round underscores that change.
Crypto Funds See Major Outflows Highlighting Market Caution
Recent fund-flow data show significant shifts in investor behaviour across digital asset investment products and crypto exchange-traded products, reflecting renewed caution among institutional and retail participants.
KAST Launches Earn Vaults Combining Stablecoin Yield with Institutional-Grade Risk Management
KAST, a global financial platform built on stablecoin rails, has announced the launch of KAST Earn Vaults, a new stablecoin yield product that enables users to earn returns on their stablecoin balances while maintaining liquidity and day-to-day usability.
Nexi Group Joins Agentic Commerce Alliance Initiative
Joining European Agentic Commerce Alliance (ACA) is a chance for Nexi to directly participate in shaping the future of agent-driven commerce by establishing open, interoperable standards for autonomous AI agents in online shopping.
AI Helps Financial Services Become Cost-Efficient, NVIDIA Survey Finds
Artificial intelligence has become a core driver of revenue growth, efficiency, and competitive advantage in the financial industry.
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