SBI Holdings was established as a pioneer of Internet-based financial services, operating a financial conglomerate spanning securities, banking, insurance, and biotechnology.
WhereIsMyTransport secures a Series A extension led by Naspers Foundry, Cathay AfricInvest Innovation Fund, and SBI Investment to expand its mobility data offering.
"Our initial round gave us the leverage we needed to enter new markets, and to broaden our reach. Securing additional funding now, as cities experience unparalleled changes to their mobility landscapes, is testament to the many opportunities that we create by producing accurate and reliable public transport data, and to our market-leading position,"
The funding round was led by HSBC and ING to fuel international growth.
"The retail finance market is in a period of exponential growth, expected to hit $2.5 trillion next year. This provides banks with the opportunity to increase lending revenue, diversify their portfolio and neutralise the threat from new entrants."
The funding round was led by SBI Investment alongside Sony Innovation Fund by IGV and existing backers.
"The market’s appetite for open payments accelerated dramatically last year as more merchants and payment providers have tuned into the cost and efficiency gains that they offer,"
The Series B round was led by EQT Ventures with backing from several existing investors and angels.
"We’re building Cleo to become the financial advisor that a billion people need. One that talks to you like a real person, able to build trust and relationships like a bank never could,"
The Series C round was led by Augmentum Fintech, SBI Group and mojo.capital to support continued company growth.
"At Habito, we’re on a mission to make mortgages easier for anyone who wants to own a home in the UK. For too long, the odds have been stacked against customers who still have to put up with poor service, uncompetitive products and punishing loyalty penalties. The tide is turning on traditional home financing and we’re here to usher in a new future of home financing that combines the very best of human expertise with the efficacy of technology and reduces cost, stress, time and friction for all."
