Fintech innovation depends on more than good technology. Startups need capital, customers, and industry expertise to grow. Investors need to identify promising companies and emerging opportunities. Financial institutions need solutions that address evolving business challenges.
IMPACT Funders & Founders brings these groups together on May 5, 2027, in San Diego to build relationships, exchange insights, and explore what’s next in fintech. Co-located with FinovateSpring, May 3 through...
- India-based debt platform Yubi unveiled a new lending platform for retail borrowers called Pye.
- Pye works by connecting borrower applications to Yubi's network of lending partners, helping borrowers find the financing that best suits their needs and timeframe.
- Yubi made its Finovate debut at FinovateSpring 2026 in San Diego. The company has facilitated over ₹3.2 lakh crore ($37.4 billion) in credit and 3.5 crore (35 million) transactions.
Indian debt platform Yubi has...
For banks, credit unions, and fintechs, launching a new lending product has traditionally required significant investments in technology, engineering resources, and time. Connecting credit bureaus, fraud detection tools, decisioning engines, and customer-facing applications often involves complex integrations that can take months or even years to complete. As competition intensifies and customer expectations evolve, these lengthy development cycles can put financial institutions at a...
After SoFi's launch of its tokenized deposit last week, traditional banks may be wondering if they, too, should be pursuing tokenized deposits. If so, what do they need to think through before moving forward?
SoFi describes SoFi Earn (SOFIE) as the first consumer tokenized deposit issued by a nationally chartered US bank. The new account features a variable annual percentage yield (APY) of 4.40%, offers FDIC insurance on the deposits, and converts deposits one-for-one into SoFi's...
- Autonomous finance platform Hyphenate raised $45 million in Series A funding, bringing its total funding to $54 million.
- Hyphenate uses AI agents to automate financial operations, including cash reconciliation, invoicing, and subledger management, helping businesses reduce repetitive work and audit exceptions.
- The funding reflects growing investor interest in agentic AI that executes financial workflows, potentially shifting finance teams toward strategic oversight and creating new...
