Tagged: consumer

Crypto Exchange CEX.IO Teams Up With FIS to Support Consumer Debit Cards Launch

CEX.IO, a global cryptocurrency exchange based in the UK, announced earlier this week it has selected FIS (NYSE:FIS) to provide card management and processing services for a new line of crypto-based consumer debit cards across Europe. Established in 2013, CEX.IO states it providers reliable services backed… Read More

U.S.-Based Consumer Insurance Solution Waffle Secures $5 Million Through Seed Funding Round Led By Verve Ventures

Waffle, a U.S.-based consumer insurance solution, announced on Wednesday it raised $5 million through its seed funding round, which was led by Verve Ventures, with participation from BetterLabs Ventures and Techstars. The investment follows Waffle’s official launch in iOS and web, giving availability across all… Read More

Marlette Funding Unveils New Best Egg Lending Products

Marlette Funding, LLC, an online consumer lending platform, service provider, announced on Thursday it is expanding its Best Egg suite of lending products, including the addition of a new credit card program in 2021. According to Marlette Funding, the new Visa credit card will offer… Read More

Consumer Credit Card Fintech Cardless Launches Platform & Announces $10 million Venture Funding Round

Cardless, Inc., a U.S.-based consumer credit card financial technology firm that helps brands launch and run custom co-branded credit card programs, today announced the launch of its platform, which enables brands to reward loyal customers and fans.  Founded in 2019, Cardless claims it’ll be the… Read More

General Mills to Channel “Multi-Millions” via CircleUp to Invest in Emerging Brands

General Mills (NYSE:GIS), a multi-billion international consumer food company, has partnered with equity crowdfunding platform CircleUp to provide “multi-millions” towards startups raising capital on the site.  This is part of General Mills 301 INC venture / new business  development unit.  The company states this is the… Read More

CircleUp: 40 Companies and $40 Million Funded

On the anniversary of legalizing general solicitation for private placements, I had the opportunity to speak with Rory Eakin, COO and co-founder of  equity crowdfunding platform CircleUp.  Founded in 2012, since their  launch they have raised over $40 million for 40 different companies.  The CircleUp… Read More

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