Augmentum enters the DeFi space with ParaFi
As we kick off 2021 we are delighted to announce our investment in and partnership with ParaFi Capital, who are backing pioneers in the decentralised finance (DeFi) and blockchain spaces.
2020: A Year in Review
As we come to the end of an unprecedented year, we wanted to take the opportunity to reflect on what has been an exceptionally busy twelve months for our team and portfolio companies.
Meet Volt.io, Augmentum’s Latest Investment
We are delighted to announce an investment into open banking payments platform VOLT.
Onfido announces new leadership for the next phase of growth
Earlier today, Onfido announced a change in leadership for their next phase of growth.
Monese and Mastercard enter strategic partnership to better serve the underbanked across Europe
The two firms have teamed up to provide better financial services to those relying on the gig economy, the self-employed and those living abroad.
Seedrs and Crowdcube Announce Merger Plans
Earlier today, equity crowdfunding platform Seedrs announced plans to merge with Crowdcube, creating one of the world’s largest private equity marketplaces.
Tide win £25m in BCR funding in partnership with ClearBank
SME business bank Tide has been awarded £25m from the RBS Alternative Remedies Package Pool E Fund, in partnership with ClearBank.
5 Portfolio Companies Named in The Fintech 50: ‘Top European Fintech Companies to Watch’
Onfido, Farewill, Habito, Monese and Previse feature in this year’s The FinTech 50: “The top European fintechs to watch in 2020”, and Onfido takes the top spot.
Business Insider: 7 Hottest Lawtech Startups to Watch in 2020
Augmentum portfolio company Farewill featured in Business Insider’s “7 Hottest Lawtech Startups to Watch in 2020” article.
Habito announce their £35m Series C and B Corp certification
The newly disclosed round — comprising an earlier Series C equity raise and a more recent Series C extension in the form of a convertible loan note, was led by new investors Augmentum Fintech, SBI Group and mojo.capital
Augmentum Fintech hails Covid chance as Zopa launches bank
“Augumentum Fintech (AUGM) has hailed the ‘fundamentally changed behaviours’ engendered by Covid-19 as pivotal for the young financial technology companies it backs” wrote Jeremy Gordon for Citywire’s Investment Trust Insider.
Receipt Bank acquires data processing platform Xavier
Receipt Bank acquires data processing platform Xavier
AltFi: Here are the fintech sectors which are thriving (and those which are just surviving)
AltFi: Here are the fintech sectors which are thriving (and those which are just surviving)
Onfido wins two CogX 2020 Awards
Onfido wins two CogX 2020 Awards
iwoca joins list of CBILS accredited lenders
iwoca joins list of CBILS accredited lenders
Tide accredited to deliver Bounce Back Loans
Tide accredited to deliver Bounce Back Loans
iwoca 22nd in Sunday Times International Track 200
iwoca ranked 22nd in the "Sunday Times International Track 200: British private companies with the fastest growing international sales" Read more and see the full rankings here
Onfido announces 130% year-over-year growth and rapid US expansion
Onfido, today announced a year-over-year growth of 130%. The significant revenue growth, coupled with its first US acquisition, key leadership appointments and sustained industry recognition, signal continued scale and growth for the company as it focuses on widening...
London Startups to Watch in 2020: Augmentum and 6 portfolio companies feature
Augmentum are in good company in the "111 London startups to watch in 2020" ranking from SeedTable, alongside portfolio companies Onfido, Receipt Bank, Tide, Habito, iwoca and Seedrs. Read more and see the full list here
Augmentum invests £7.5m into digital bookkeeping platform Receipt Bank
We are delighted to announce our first investment of 2020, £7.5m into digital bookkeeping platform Receipt Bank. Read the full announcement here and hear Tim Levene explain why the team are backing the company below...