Governance
Top tech news today: February 17, 2025
Fintech funding, telecom expansions, cybersecurity moves, and regulatory shifts shaping global digital innovation.
Headline
Fintech funding, telecom expansions, cybersecurity moves, and regulatory shifts shaping global digital innovation.
Context
ClearBank has partnered with Capital on Tap to offer higher interest rates on savings for small businesses, providing better financial growth opportunities. Source UAE-based buy now, pay later provider Tabby has raised $160 million in funding, positioning itself for an upcoming initial public offering. Source
Evidence
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Analysis
Cybersecurity firm Gen Digital has secured $950 million through a senior notes offering, reinforcing its financial stability for future growth. Source Real estate lending platform Kiavi has closed a $300 million securitization deal, demonstrating strong investor demand for its tech-driven lending model. Source Irish lendtech company Wayflyer has named Victor Tuson Palau as its first chief technology officer to drive innovation and growth. Source Paysafe has finalized a deal to sell its direct marketing payment processing division to Kort Payments as part of its strategic restructuring. Source
Key Points
- 1. Small firms benefit from higher savings rates
- 2. Tabby secures $160M ahead of IPO
- 3. Gen Digital raises $950M in senior notes
- 4. Kiavi secures $300M in oversubscribed deal
- 5. Wayflyer appoints first-ever CTO
Actions
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