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Lama AI Raises $12M for SMB Loan AI Platform

Lama AI secures $12M Series A led by EJF Ventures to enhance its AI platform, accelerating credit risk assessments and loan approvals for small and medium-sized businesses.

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Menlo Ventures Closes $3B Fund for AI Innovation

Menlo Ventures secures a record $3 billion across two funds, fueling early and growth-stage AI companies. A major vote of confidence in AI’s future.

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Turtlemint Fintech IPO Subscribes 1.20x, QIBs Lead Demand

Turtlemint Fintech’s Rs 883 crore IPO closed 1.20x subscribed on its final day. QIBs drove demand, while retail investors showed steady interest. NIIs lagged.

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Meta Invests $900M in Cred, Fintech Valued at $4.5B

Meta Platforms invests $900M in Indian fintech Cred, valuing it at $4.5B. Kunal Shah moves to WhatsApp, signaling a major shift in India’s booming digital finance sector.

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Kunal Shah: Cred Founder is WhatsApp’s New Global Head

Meta invests ₹8,550 Cr in Cred, appointing founder Kunal Shah as WhatsApp’s new Global Head. A major win for Indian fintech.

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Fomo Raises $75M Series B for Accessible On-Chain Trading

Fomo secures $75M Series B led by Index Ventures to simplify on-chain trading, making DeFi accessible and social for all investors.

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Kunal Shah Leads WhatsApp Globally, Meta Invests $900M in CRED

Fintech leader Kunal Shah, CRED founder, is now Global Head of WhatsApp. Meta invests $900M in CRED, valuing it at $4.5B. Strategic fintech push for WhatsApp in India.

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MoMo Eyes $3B Valuation: Profitable Fintech Attracts Investors

Vietnamese fintech unicorn MoMo targets a $3 billion valuation in a secondary share sale, signaling a strong investor focus on profitability in the digital payments sector.

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Indian Startup Founders See Equity Shrink Drastically by Series B

Indian Startup Founders See Equity Shrink Drastically by Series B

Indian startup founders are facing significant equity dilution, often dropping below 30% ownership by Series B, as they chase crucial growth capital.

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Meta Appoints CRED Founder Kunal Shah as WhatsApp CEO

Meta appoints CRED founder Kunal Shah as new WhatsApp CEO, signaling a strategic shift towards fintech and new revenue streams beyond ads.

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India’s Fintech Matures: Trust Drives MSME Adoption

India’s fintech sector evolves from tech-push to trust-driven adoption, focusing on tangible outcomes for 6.5 crore MSMEs. Learn about the shift.

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Meta Taps CRED Founder Kunal Shah for WhatsApp, Eyes Fintech Growth

Meta appoints CRED founder Kunal Shah as WhatsApp chief, signaling a major fintech push in India after a $900M investment in his startup.

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Finovate IMPACT: NYC Fintech Funding Forum Launched

Finovate launches IMPACT, a new NYC forum on Sept 11, connecting fintech startups (pre-Series A) with diverse investors for crucial fundraising and growth.

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Meta’s $900M India Bet: CRED Investment & WhatsApp Shake-Up

Meta invests $900M in Indian fintech CRED, appointing founder Kunal Shah as global head of WhatsApp. A strategic move to dominate India’s digital commerce and payments.

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Meta Invests $900M in CRED, Kunal Shah Heads WhatsApp

Meta invests $900M in Indian fintech CRED, valuing it at $4.5B. Founder Kunal Shah appointed Global Head of WhatsApp, marking a significant leadership shift.

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Kunal Shah Leads WhatsApp Globally Post-Meta’s CRED Investment

CRED founder Kunal Shah appointed WhatsApp’s global head after Meta’s $900M investment in CRED. A major win for Indian fintech.

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Kunal Shah to Lead WhatsApp Globally at Meta; CRED Secures $900M

CRED founder Kunal Shah joins Meta to lead WhatsApp globally. Meta invests $900M in CRED, signaling major fintech ambitions and strategic partnerships.

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Meta Eyes $4B CRED Investment: India Payments Race Intensifies

Meta reportedly explores a $4 billion investment in India’s CRED, aiming to boost its presence in the competitive digital payments market against PhonePe & Google Pay.

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Meta Invests $900M in CRED, Kunal Shah to Lead WhatsApp Globally

Meta invests $900M in Indian fintech CRED, appointing founder Kunal Shah as global head of WhatsApp. Signals major push into India’s digital payments market.

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Meta Invests $900M in Cred, Kunal Shah to Lead WhatsApp

Meta acquires 20% of Indian fintech Cred for $900M, appointing founder Kunal Shah to lead WhatsApp. Strategic move into India’s digital market & AI.

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Turtlemint Fintech IPO Hits 52% on Day 2: What It Means

Turtlemint Fintech IPO Subscribes 52% on Day 2

Turtlemint Fintech’s Rs 883 crore IPO sees 52% subscription on day 2. QIBs lead demand, signaling investor interest in insurtech’s digital transformation.

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AI Showdown: Japan’s Fugu AI Crushes Claude 5, Reshapes Global Tech

AI Showdown: Japan’s Fugu AI Crushes Claude 5, Reshapes Global Tech

Sakana’s new Japanese AI system, Fugu, reportedly surpasses Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 in coding and reasoning benchmarks, signaling a major AI industry shift.

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Aspire Rebrands: Global Fintech Operating System for Businesses

Singaporean fintech Aspire rebrands to a global financial operating system, expanding services beyond corporate cards to serve 50,000+ businesses in 30+ markets.

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India OPC Rules Boost Startup Growth: MCA Eases Compliance

New MCA rules in India empower One Person Companies (OPCs) for significant growth, easing compliance burdens and unlocking startup potential.

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Sovra Raises $2M for USDC Wallet in MENA

Fintech Sovra secures over $2M pre-seed funding to launch a USDC wallet in MENA, offering a global banking alternative with instant transfers and interest earnings.

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MoMo Vietnam: Profitability Fuels Major Stake Sale Talks

Vietnam’s fintech leader MoMo, now profitable, attracts global investors like Blackstone and MUFG for a significant stake sale, signaling strong market confidence.

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100×100 Launches $100M Climate Fund for Asian Startups

Singapore’s 100×100 launches a $100M fund to build 50 climate startups in Southeast Asia & India, boosting green tech investment and innovation.

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SaaScada Expands to Singapore for APAC Banking Tech

Fintech SaaScada launches Singapore hub, led by CEO Nelson Wootton, to modernize core banking across Asia Pacific, targeting digital-first institutions.

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Indonesia’s Tech Boom: AI, EVs, Fintech & New IDX Leadership

Indonesia’s tech landscape is rapidly evolving with new IDX leadership, significant fintech exits, Microsoft’s AI expansion, and Grab’s EV initiatives.

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Fintech Media Alliances Fuel Ecosystem Growth

MENA Fintech Association and FINTECH.TV alliance highlights media’s role in fostering fintech dialogue and innovation for ecosystem growth.

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