M&A Deal of the Week: Refinitiv Acquires Scivantage
On March 2nd, 2020 Refinitv acquire Scivantage’s Wealthsqope and Maxit E2E Solutions. This strengthens Refinitv’s current product offerings and will…
Analysing Square’s Foray into Crypto Payments
Square, a fintech startup founded in 2009, is currently the market leader in POS devices. Since its inception, it has…
Due diligence in fintech – preparing for the future
The fintech industry is booming, with experts stating that the sector will grow at an annual growth rate of 24.8%…
Top 5 Emerging B2B Payment Trends
B2B (business-to-business) payments have been steadily growing in both the number of transactions and the value of transactions. The global…
What the customer wants – a fintech consulting perspective
Over the last decade, the fintech industry has matured into a dynamic and increasingly multi-pronged industry. With the burst of…
Building a Strong Base: Best Fintech Backend Platforms
The fintech sector was worth $126.66 billion in 2018 and is estimated to more than double to $309.98 billion by…
M&A Deal of the Week: Fiserv Acquires MerchantPro Express
On March 3rd, Fiserv announced that it was acquiring MerchantPro Express for an undisclosed amount. Penser evaluates the deal below:
The rise of fintech unicorns – Part 2: Understanding how to value a fintech...
So, now that we’ve gained an overview of traditional valuation methods, and how specific finance companies’ valuations may vary depending…
The rise of fintech unicorns – Part 1: Valuing a finance business
Earlier this week, Revolut closed its Series D funding round where it successfully raised $500 million in a round led…
M&A Deal of the Week: Square acquires Dessa
On February 11th, Square announced that it had acquired Toronto-based AI startup Dessa for an undisclosed amount. Coming on the…