Nubank continues to expand its customer base
Terrific Thursday fellow FinTech Fanatic,
I’d like to start today’s newsletter with the latest financial results neobank Nubank released over the second quarter of 2023, because they are quite impressive.
The Brazilian unicorn added 4.6 million customers in Q2'23 alone and 18.4 million Year-over-Year, totaling 83.7 million customers globally by June 30, 2023.
This is a 28% growth YoY, emphasizing Nubank’s position as one of the world's fastest-growing digital financial platforms and the fifth-largest financial institution in Latin America.
Check out the full Earnings Presentation Q2-2023 by Nubank, with more stats & results, over here.
dLocal is considering the possibility of being acquired
If we stay in LatAm for a while, we hear several reports Uruguay-based dLocal is exploring a potential sale.
According to Bloomberg, the LatAm cross-border payments platform is working with a financial adviser and has talked to potential buyers as it is considering the possibility of being acquired.
At the moment of writing it’s still unknown who the potential takeover candidates could be. Feel free to contribute if you know some more;-)
Amidst the potential sale-reports dLocal also posted its second-quarter earnings results and announced that former MercadoLibre CFO Pedro Arnt steps in as co-CEO.
Regarding the financial results, dLocal reported a revenue of $161 million over the second quarter of 2023, with a adjusted EBITDA of US$52 million, up 36% YoY and 14% quarter-over-quarter.
These are quite impressive numbers for LatAm FinTech, and some interesting developments to follow, which I will.
Please find the other FinTech news listed below👇
BREAKING NEWS
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#FINTECHREPORT
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ARTICLE
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INTERVIEW
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INSIGHTS
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FINTECH NEWS
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Scottish fintech Know-it sets its sights on Australia expansion. This strategic move aims to deliver Know-it’s credit management solution to the Australian market, ensuring that Australian SMEs have access to the platform to effectively manage their credit control process.
TerraPay achieves EMI licence in Italy. Having obtained approval from the Bank of Italy, TerraPay is set to expand its operations within the country and subsequently, throughout the European Union. Read more
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SumUp makes Australian debut. It launched in Australia, its 36th market, as the global fintech continues its global expansion and rolls out its proprietary hardware and software solutions for Australian businesses.
Experian has been fined $650,000 by the Federal Trade Commission for spamming customers with product and marketing messages that they did not sign up for. The proposed order must be approved by a Federal Court before it can go into effect.
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DIGITAL BANKING NEWS
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Stripe, 10x probed in ‘banking’ crack down. The prudential regulator in Australia is considering whether Stripe and 10x Banking are illegally marketing “banking-as-a-service” offerings. Additionally, APRA is reviewing other firms for inappropriate use of the word "banking" in their marketing of services. Read on
BLOCKCHAIN
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PARTNERSHIPS
AmBank and Huawei sign MOU for sustainability financing and business solutions. Through the strategic partnership, AmBank will provide financing and merchant business solutions to all Huawei dealers. They will gain access to the business deposit Current Account bundle with Fixed Deposit promo and special interest rates, among other benefits.
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M&As
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Brazil's Matera buy Cinnecta to bring AI to instant payments. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The firm will now tap Cinnecta's AI capabilities to develop products and services tailored to financial institutions, credit card companies and consumers.
Finland’s Basware makes offer to acquire Irish fintech Glantus for £17.8m. A filing with the London Stock Exchange suggests the deal is worth around £17.8 million and implies an enterprise value of £29.5 million for Glantus. The Glantus board has unanimously recommended the offer.
#DONEDEAL
BitGo bucks crypto downturn to raise funding at $1.75 billion valuation. The crypto company raised $100 million from new investors, emphasizing its focus on following rules and regulations. Read more
Mexican financial services startup Klar has secured a $100 million credit linefrom investment firm Victory Park Capital. This move aims to expand Klar's lending portfolio in a country where few residents have access to credit facilities.
Antler accelerates MENAP presence and launches new $60M early stage fund. The firm aims to bolster the local entrepreneurial ecosystem by supporting outstanding early-stage founders. This includes co-founder matching, personalized coaching, access to global networks, MENAP ecosystem knowledge, initial investment, and follow-on funding assistance.
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