Emirates NBD has invested in Zodia Custody, the UK-based digital asset custodian. Earlier this year, NAB Ventures also became an investor for the first time.
Category: Fundraising
Capitolis raises more funds
Capitolis, the fintech focused on capital markets, has received new investments from four banks. The new funding round is led by Citi and includes State Street, both existing investors in Capitolis, as well as new investors Morgan Stanley, and UBS. Each bank will invest USD5m and will join other existing investors including Andreessen Horowitz (a16z),…
Apex takes stake in Capcade
Apex has partnered with Capcade, a fintech in the private markets sector, which aims to redefine client engagement in financial services. This alliance is coupled with Apex taking an equity investment in Capcade.
Euroclear takes stake in Marketnode
Euroclear has taken a stake in Marketnode, the Singapore-based digital market infrastructure operator. Founded by SGX Group and Temasek in 2021, Marketnode serves as Asia-Pacific’s DLT-powered financial market infrastructure. HSBC invested in Marketnode in May 2024. By joining forces with Marketnode and its existing shareholders, Euroclear aims to participate in the setup of a key…
Next Gate launches AI research project
Next Gate Tech, a Luxembourg-based provider of technology solutions for the investment funds operations industry, has initiated a research project named NGT Intelligence. The project focuses on the integration of AI across various components of Next Gate Tech’s technology. The Luxembourg government has awarded a grant of EUR2.48m, which is part of a larger EUR5.5m…
Altered takes stake in ZILO
Altered Capital has become a significant shareholder in ZILO, the UK-based technology company currently specialising in transfer agency and the investor experience. Altered has acquired a 6.5pct stake from several early seed investors. Altered joins other investors in ZILO, including Fidelity International Strategic Ventures, Portage, State Street and Citi.
FINBOURNE raises funds
FINBOURNE Technology, a fintech specialising in data management for the investment sector, has completed a secondary funding round. This follows a Series B funding round of GBP55m (USD72m) in June 2024 and brings the total to over GBP100m (USD131m). It allows for six investors to follow-on from their original investment and four additional investors to…
Warburg Pincus invests in Aztec
Aztec Group, a C.I.-based alternative fund and corporate services provider, has added Warburg Pincus as a strategic partner, which will see Warburg Pincus as both a minority shareholder and client of the group. This investment, subject to the relevant regulatory approvals, will support Aztec’s expansion as it moves beyond Europe to become a global player…
FNZ changes senior management team
FNZ, the end-to-end global wealth management platform, has appointed a new senior management team following the decision of Adrian Durham, FNZ’s founder, to transition from his role as group CEO to a non-executive role as founding director and senior advisor. He will continue to sit on the group board and will remain a significant shareholder…
Apex borrows USD1.1bn
Carlyle and Goldman Sachs have lent USD1.1bn to Apex Group. Genstar Capital owns the majority of Apex, with minority stakes held by TA Associates, Carlyle and Mubadala Investment Company.