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Comviva Appoints Sanjiv Patankar to Lead Global FinTech Business

Sanjiv Patankar

Sep. 16, 2026, Delhi – Comviva has appointed Sanjiv Patankar as Product Unit Head of its FinTech business, where he will lead the company’s digital financial services portfolio spanning digital wallets and payments, payment orchestration, embedded finance and tokenisation. The appointment comes as financial services continue to evolve around digital payments, embedded experiences, digital identity, … Read more

Southeast Asia’s Top Payment Startups Raise Over $2.7 Billion as Investor Confidence in Fintech Remains Strong: Tracxn

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Singapore: Southeast Asia’s payments ecosystem continues to attract strong investor confidence, with the region’s 12 most-funded active payment startups collectively raising more than $2.7 billion in equity funding, according to a new report by market intelligence platform Tracxn. The report highlights the rapid evolution of Southeast Asia’s fintech landscape, where payment companies are building solutions … Read more

Egyptian Fintech Startup Blnk Raises US$37.1 Million to Expand Digital Consumer Financing Platform

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Egypt-based fintech startup Blnk has secured a total of US$37.1 million in fresh funding, comprising US$12.5 million in Series A equity financing and US$24.6 million in debt funding, as the company looks to scale its point-of-sale lending platform and expand financial access for underserved consumers. The funding round highlights growing investor confidence in Egypt’s digital … Read more

IIFL Fintech Fund Closes Series II with ₹200 Crore to Boost India’s Fintech Growth

India’s leading early-stage fintech-focused fund, IIFL Fintech Fund, has announced the successful closure of its Series II funding round, raising ₹200 crore from prominent family offices, UHNI, and HNI investors. The fund aims to invest in the next generation of fintech startups, including those exploring cutting-edge opportunities in the generative artificial intelligence space. Track Record … Read more

GrayQuest Raises ₹80 Crore in Series B Funding to Revolutionize India’s Education Payments Ecosystem

Rishabh Mehta

Mumbai, India – GrayQuest, a leading fintech company dedicated to developing digital financial solutions for India’s education sector, has raised ₹80 crore ($9.3 million) in its Series B equity funding round. The funding will enable GrayQuest to enhance its technology platform and expand its reach to educational institutions nationwide, solidifying its position as a pioneer … Read more