Deutsche Börse to acquire Denmark’s SimCorp in €3.9bn deal
SimCorp will sit within a newly created investment management solutions segment, Deutsche Börse says.
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SimCorp will sit within a newly created investment management solutions segment, Deutsche Börse says.
With the new solution, both firms aim to “simplify the disjointed payments landscape” in the Nordics and UK.
P27 says “new requirements and regulations” have challenged its operating model.
The Danish start-up will now be able to onboard clients from across the European Economic Area (EEA).
The fresh funding comes a year after the company raised €20 million in its Series A round.
Most of Lunar’s existing investors took part in the funding round, the neobank says.
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Gaia Investments is a trading platform with a focus on sustainable and ethical investing.
TravelPerk’s platform will simplify and automate the travel expense experience for Pleo’s users.
Williams was formerly CTO at Monzo where they helped scale the engineering and data team by 500%.
The bank will integrate Baffle’s Data Protection Services platform.
Moneyflow says the facility will help accelerate the rollout of its embedded finance services.
The funding will support Ageras’ future strategic acquisitions and the expansion of its software suite.
Ageras co-founder and CEO Rico Andersen says the acquisition is a “critical step” in the company’s growth.
The license will enable Mazepay to handle transactions on behalf of companies.
Founded in 2016, Instabank claims more than 60,000 customers in Norway, Finland and Germany.
Conpend is a specialist provider of document checking software for trade finance processes.
Lunar CEO says the new funding will enable the firm to continue carrying out its Nordic expansion plan.
ViaBill’s funding round was led by London-based Fasanara Capital.
Denmark-based Ageras is “poised to become one of Europe’s next unicorns”, investors say.
Actor “excited to take part in Lunar’s mission to give people more power from their money”.
“SunTec is providing a platform that supports our product roadmap,” says Danske Bank.
Lunar says it is building the “go-to app” for banking, payments and investments in the Nordic region.
With the steady decline of cash in the Nordics, it is increasingly vital for businesses to provide digital payment options.
The new funds will facilitate the company’s “massive roll-out across Europe” in 2022.
The Series B was co-led by new investor Tiger Global and existing investor Avid Ventures.
London company completes busy first 12 months as it builds a capital markets solutions business.
Lunar founder and CEO Ken Villum Klausen says payments will be “at the forefront of our next growth phase”.
The acquisition of the European open banking provider marks the latest move by Mastercard in the space.
COO says Mambu is “the right choice to help us on our growth trajectory”.
Kromann takes over from incumbent Klaus Holse, who held the role for nine years.
The challenger says the funds will be used to continue its growth and launch new products.
The firm says the investment brings its valuation to around $1.7 billion.
The parties say they have joined forces to “strengthen product development and innovation”.
Arun Mani joins Pleo after a successful spell at software company Freshworks.
Joseph Edwin steps away from Nordic giant after many years leading major change.
“Think of us as a ridesharing service, but instead of rides, you sell your work,” says CEO.
The deal, which is pending regulatory approval, is expected to close by mid-May.
Roll-out of Prosper has already started in Denmark.
The neobank aims to target the SME sector in Europe.