mergers and acquisitions

M&As, Alternative Funding Keep FinTechs Afloat Amid Ongoing Economic Shake-Up
M&As, Alternative Funding Keep FinTechs Afloat Amid Ongoing Economic Shake-Up
August 21, 2023  |  Fintech Investments

The FinTech industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, but it is has not been immune to economic headwinds. In fact, rising interest rates,...

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FinTech IPO Index Offers Directory of ‘Who’s Who’ for Bank Partnerships, M&A
FinTech IPO Index Offers Directory of ‘Who’s Who’ for Bank Partnerships, M&A
August 15, 2023  |  Fintech Investments

At first glance, it might seem incongruous to mention the PYMNTS FinTech IPO Index and banks and M&A in the same sentence. The index itself is...

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Ampler and Kõu Merge to Expand Micromobility in Estonia
Ampler and Kõu Merge to Expand Micromobility in Estonia
February 14, 2023  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Estonian micromobility companies Ampler and Kõu Mobility have decided to merge. The companies inked an investment and share-swap agreement that makes Kõu the new majority...

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Report: FIS Shares Up 2% on Talk of Potential Takeover 
Report: FIS Shares Up 2% on Talk of Potential Takeover 
January 19, 2023  |  Acquisitions

FIS has reportedly heard from an interested potential buyer.  Seeking Alpha reported Thursday (Jan. 19), citing an unnamed source, that an unknown potential buyer is...

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Latin American Mergers and Acquisitions Expected to Grow in 2023 
Latin American Mergers and Acquisitions Expected to Grow in 2023 
December 27, 2022  |  Acquisitions

Investors are looking at Latin America for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and other opportunities.  This is likely to increase the amount of M&A in the...

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VillageMD Eyes Merger Deal With Summit Health, Report Says
VillageMD Eyes Merger Deal With Summit Health, Report Says
October 30, 2022  |  Healthcare

Walgreens-controlled healthcare provider VillageMD is reportedly considering a possible merger with Summit Health. According to a Sunday (Oct. 30) Bloomberg News report, unnamed sources said...

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M&A Exits Dim for FinTechs as IPOs Drop 38%
M&A Exits Dim for FinTechs as IPOs Drop 38%
August 31, 2022  |  Fintech Investments

In business, and especially for smaller firms, there are any number of exit strategies depending on the macro environment they must confront. When markets are...

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BNPL FinTech valU Acquires Paynas to Expand Offering in MENA
BNPL FinTech valU Acquires Paynas to Expand Offering in MENA
August 22, 2022  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) FinTech valU has acquired employee management and benefits company Paynas, saying this will contribute to valU’s mission of bringing seamless...

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Yahoo Owner Apollo Global Eyes Bid for Twitter
Yahoo Owner Apollo Global Eyes Bid for Twitter
April 18, 2022  |  Acquisitions

Apollo Global Management is thinking about taking part in a bid for Twitter, a Wall Street Journal report said Monday (April 18). This comes after...

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