Tagged: berlin

October 13, 2025 @ 10:13 am By Michael Wong  |  

Berlin-based automation and AI orchestration startup n8n has raised $180 million in a Series C funding round, bringing its total funding to $240 million and valuing the company at $2.5 billion, according to a company announcement. The round was led by Accel with participation from… Read More

October 1, 2025 @ 9:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

N26 has announced the launch of its PEA (Share Savings Account), with no brokerage fees, to allow French people to “save and invest for the future while benefiting from tax treatment.” With its PEA offering, N26 allows French people “to invest in the largest European… Read More

September 14, 2025 @ 10:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Valentin Stalf, co-founder and Co-CEO of N26, revealed he will step down from his executive role to join the N26 SE Supervisory Board in 2025, marking a key milestone after nearly 12 years at the helm. Stalf’s transition signals a new phase for both him… Read More

September 10, 2025 @ 9:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Deutsche Kreditbank AG (DKB) is announcing what it considers to be a major step in its digital strategy. Through a partnership with investment platform Upvest, DKB is set to transform its securities offering; this will create a “fully digital platform for more than 5.9 million… Read More

August 29, 2025 @ 1:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move to stabilize its governance and address internal tensions, German fintech N26 has appointed Andreas Dombret, a former central banker, as its new chairman. The decision, announced recently, is part of a broader strategy to resolve ongoing conflicts between the company’s investors and… Read More

July 28, 2025 @ 2:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Berlin-based Fintech Credibur has secured $2.2 million (€1.85 million) in pre-seed funding to launch its credit infrastructure platform. The round is led by European FinTech VC Redstone, “followed by Silicon Valley’s MS&AD Ventures and Canadian VC Inovia.” The funding round includes business angels from the… Read More

July 19, 2025 @ 11:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

N26 is expanding its travel offering with the launch of a Travel eSIM – fully digital data plans designed to keep travelers connected in more than 100 different countries. Travel eSIM allows customers to activate their Travel eSIM “within the N26 App without the need… Read More

July 2, 2025 @ 2:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

N26 is planning changes to its leadership team. Effective 1 December 2025, Jochen Klöpper will be “appointed Managing Director and assume responsibility for risk management and compliance functions at N26.” He replaces Carina Kozole who will leave the company “effective 31 July 2025 to take… Read More

June 24, 2025 @ 8:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

N26, Europe’s digital bank, along with the ifo Institute and the Technical University of Munich released a joint research report that uses granular data for the first time to examine how the cost-of-living crisis has affected the financial standing of consumers in Germany. For this… Read More

June 9, 2025 @ 8:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

European digital  bank N26 is making strides in both the financial and telecommunications sectors with its strategic business moves. The Berlin-based neobank is reportedly exploring a new funding round that could reshape its investor landscape while simultaneously breaking new ground by becoming the first digital… Read More

May 7, 2025 @ 7:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

lemon.markets has entered into a partnership with Optio Incentives, the leading equity compensation platform in Europe. By integrating lemon.markets’ digital brokerage and custody infrastructure, Optio Incentives “enhances the end-to-end experience for employees in Germany who receive shares as part of their compensation.” The joint solution… Read More

February 22, 2025 @ 6:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

N26 announced that new Metal customers will benefit from an ECB-linked interest rate, currently 2.75% per annum, on their Instant Savings. N26 Instant Savings reportedly comes with “no additional costs, no deposit limits, and full flexibility to withdraw funds at any time.” With an N26… Read More

February 4, 2025 @ 10:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Solaris SE, Europe’s embedded finance platform, announced the securing of its Series G funding round. This, after facing significant operational challenges during the past year. The investment round with a total volume of €140 million was led by SBI Group and Boerse Stuttgart Group, with… Read More

February 3, 2025 @ 8:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

European digital bank N26 has recently announced the completion of its conversion from a German Stock Corporation (Aktiengesellschaft, AG) to a European Company (Societas Europaea, SE). N26 noted in the update that this step reflects the company’s commitment to evolving its corporate governance and “aligning… Read More

November 30, 2024 @ 1:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

European Fintech firm Solaris in reportedly seeking additional funding to maintain its operations. The German banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform is said to looking for an emergency capital injection of £100 million. Solaris reportedly aims to put its business up for sale should it fail to acquire… Read More

October 25, 2024 @ 8:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Mintos, a multi-asset investment platform headquartered in Latvia, has joined forces with Upvest, the European provider of investment infrastructure, to enhance its ETF portfolio offering across Europe. The partnership with Upvest will strengthen Mintos’ mission to solidify their position as a solution for “long-term” investing… Read More

September 23, 2024 @ 8:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Solaris, Europe’s embedded finance platform has taken the difficult decision to discontinue major parts of its Electronic Money Institution business (formerly known as Contis). Solaris is reshaping into a stronger, “more resilient and agile organization that leads the market with innovative financial solutions.” As part… Read More

July 29, 2024 @ 6:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

bunch, a Fintech seeking to private markets, has announced the closing of a $15.5 million Series A funding round. The funding was led by FinTech Collective, along with existing investors including, Cherry Ventures and Motive Ventures. Other investors in the round were Broadhaven Ventures and… Read More

May 24, 2024 @ 9:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Upvest, the investment infrastructure provider in Europe, and Raisin, Europe’s marketplace for savings and investment products, are pleased to announce the successful migration of single-digit billion in Assets under Management (AuM). This significant achievement demonstrates “the strength of the partnership between the two fintech leaders… Read More

March 25, 2024 @ 8:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank N26 recently announced the appointment of Mayur Kamat as its new Chief Product Officer. Mayur is said to have “a proven track record leading product teams and building new solutions at some of the world’s biggest technology companies.” He reportedly brings with him… Read More