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Interesting article from Sifted on Europe’s evolving digital banking landscape, featuring our Founder and CEO, Kealan Lennon. Sifted sat down with Kealan to discuss whether neobanks have outgrown Europe, describing CleverCards as “Ireland’s fastest-growing company.” As the fintech landscape evolves, it’s great to see CleverCards recognised among the leading players shaping the future of digital payments. Article link: https://lnkd.in/epyBn_ai

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Irish fintech Nomupay raises $40M Series C from SoftBank subsidiary to expand Asian cross-border payments. The Dublin-based startup secured funding from SB Payment Service at a $290M valuation, just five months after its $37M Series B round. This brings total funding to approximately $120M as the company accelerates its mission to simplify cross-border payments across Asia's fragmented payment landscape. Nomupay's platform allows merchants to access Asian markets without establishing local entities or navigating complex regional regulations. The company will immediately add Japanese payment methods to its platform and expand into Singapore, Indonesia, and Vietnam. With over 2,000 merchants already onboard and 500 new clients added recently, Nomupay expects to exceed $45M in gross revenue by end of 2025 while targeting profitability within 12 months. Peter Burridge Published by Kate Park for TechCrunch

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Irish fintech Nomupay has raised $40 million and partnered with Japanese payment firm SB Payment Service Corp (SBPS), part of SoftBank Corp. The deal values Nomupay at $290 million. The partnership will also allow SBPS to expand internationally and offer more payment options, faster integration, and scalable solutions—thanks to Nomupay’s single API and unified back-office system. Peter Burridge | Rob Pailin 🔗 Read full article link in comment #Nomupay  #fintech #funding #eustartups #news

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Irish fintech making moves: ID-Pal has acquired NorthRow (an ID-Pal company) ID-Pal has quietly become one of Ireland’s strongest tech exports, powering KYC and AML checks across 250 jurisdictions. Now they’re adding full KYB by bringing UK-based NorthRow into the fold. The combined platform gives companies a single view of risk across people and businesses, which is badly needed as the UK and US tighten compliance rules and AI-driven document fraud spikes. Founder Colum Lyons says the goal is simple: help firms stay ahead of fast-moving threats without juggling multiple tools. NorthRow’s customers like Caxton and Equifax now join an existing roster that includes the Irish Department of Justice, U.S. Bank, Mercer, Zurich Insurance and Salesforce Partners. NorthRow continues operating as is, with deeper integration coming next. Big moment for ID-Pal and a strong win for Irish fintech abroad. If you work in compliance or onboarding, this one’s worth a look.

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Revolut says Irish mortgage launch still in development despite previously setting a 2026 introduction date: Fintech faced Oireachtas Finance Committee over worries its security is not robust enough https://lnkd.in/dih7WsZ8

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US-based stablecoins payments firm Confirmo has received authorisation from the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) to operate its Irish entity, Confirmo Limited, as a licensed payment institution under the Payment Services Regulations 2018 (PSR). Announcing the licence, Confirmo states its regional subsidiary will now be able to "execute payment transactions as an authorised Payment Institution, enabling it to process regulated stablecoin payments across Europe". The latest announcement from Confirmo showcases the growing appetite for crypto-ready solutions in Ireland. For the last few years, the CBI has been making significant strides in the sector, including approving Coinbase for a virtual asset provider licence and StoneX Group Inc.'s MiCA licence. Francis Bignell reports ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e-8fakqY #RegulatoryActions #Stablecoins

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Imagine building a tipping app in Cork and waking up to the news that you’ve just acquired a €2.2 billion Canadian payments network. That is exactly what Paynt did yesterday when it snapped up E-xact Transactions . Overnight they went from Irish upstart to genuine North American player. Paynt's well thought expansion means: 🟢 Global scale without chalking up licences. Buying E-xact’s 50 million transactions-a-year engine means Paynt plugs its “URocked” tip-to-pay magic directly into Canadian rails. 🟢 A new hub, fresh talent pools and a clear message: Irish payments IP can out-compete legacy giants in their own backyard. 🟢 Hospitality gets its digital upgrade. Early adopters saw a 74 percent tip boost. Now every barista and bartender across Canada can join the cashless revolution. #Fintech #Payments #IrishTech #GlobalExpansion #MergersAndAcquisitions #CashlessTipping #Startups #HospitalityTech #DublinFintech

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.@TechCrunch Irish fintech NomuPay lands $40M at a $290M valuation from SoftBank: As global trade evolves, there’s an increasing demand for diverse cross-border payment options. That’s why an Irish-based fintech startup called NomuPay has raised $40 million in a Series C round from SB Payment Service (SBPS), a subsidiary of Japanese telco giant SoftBank Corp, at a valuation of $290 million. NomuPay makes it easier for merchants […] http://dlvr.it/TL7hQh #tech #startups #VC

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🌍 Simplifying International Payments for Irish Businesses As Irish businesses expand globally, managing cross-border payments is becoming more complex, from fluctuating FX rates to delays and hidden costs. The latest feature in #TheHardwareJournal explores how Fexco International Payments is helping businesses turn that complexity into a competitive advantage. 💡 Key benefits include: 🔹 Faster, more efficient international transactions 🔹 Access to 165+ currencies across nearly 200 countries 🔹 Reduced reliance on costly correspondent banking systems 🔹 Automation that frees up finance teams for more strategic work In a world where global trade is growing - and payment challenges persist - having the right partner can make all the difference. 👉 Read the full feature in #TheHardwareJournal: https://lnkd.in/dUpwidnV 💬 How is your business managing international payments in 2026? #TheHardwareJournal #Fexco #InternationalPayments #IrishBusiness #Finance #GlobalTrade #Innovation

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Cross-border payments are getting a strategic upgrade and 𝘕𝘰𝘮𝘶𝘱𝘢𝘺 is right at the centre of it. The Irish-headquartered fintech has just raised $𝟰𝟬𝗠 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗖 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 from SB Payment Service (SoftBank), giving it a $𝟮𝟵𝟬𝗠 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 and the backing to expand further into Asia, MENA, and beyond. Here’s why this matters:   • Nomupay enables merchants to simplify complex global payments through a single platform   • Offers alternative payment methods (APMs), multi-currency virtual accounts, and treasury tools   • Operates across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East — now adding coverage in Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, and Vietnam   • Expects $𝟰𝟱𝗠 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲 by end of 2025, with profitability in sight This isn’t just about faster payments — it’s about making market entry seamless in some of the world’s most fragmented payment environments. For companies scaling internationally, avoiding the overhead of regulatory licensing and FX exposure is a major advantage. Nomupay’s acquisition of Total Processing in late 2023, coupled with the onboarding of 500+ new merchants, shows they’re not just building — they’re consolidating and scaling. At ReachX, we’re seeing continued investor appetite for infrastructure-led fintechs solving behind-the-scenes problems in complex geographies. As the payment layer becomes more localised, platforms that offer transparency, speed, and control are increasingly mission-critical. Is Asia becoming the next frontier for Europe’s cross-border fintechs? Full article here: https://lnkd.in/gKfTjZ4n #Fintech #CrossBorderPayments #DigitalBanking #GlobalExpansion #StartupFunding #Nomupay #PaymentInfrastructure #TreasuryTech #SoftBank #ReachX #EmbeddedFinance

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Ireland’s payments industry is moving fast. 🚀 New regulation. New competitors. Banks building apps to take on fintechs. Good time to be in this space. 💥 While everyone debates what payments looks like in 5 years, merchants are dealing with card machines dropping connection on a busy Friday night. 😤 They don’t need the next big thing. They need something that works. Every time. Fast settlement. No drama. ✅ We’re out here signing those merchants today. 📲 The future is interesting. The present is where the money is. 💰

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Irish fintech startup Paygentic has raised $2M pre-seed, led by MiddleGame Ventures, with backing from Anamcara , Aperture Ventures, Angel Invest, and several top European angels. Built by serial founders Susan O’Neill and Samuel A., Paygentic is tackling a problem every operator knows: messy billing and payments stacks that slow teams down. Their agent-first approach combines both into one clean, deployable platform. Already live with early adopter ChaseLabs, Paygentic is building for the new wave of AI-native and agentic companies, where billing isn’t a bottleneck, it’s leverage. Next: team expansion, deeper product development, and infrastructure that keeps pace with the next economy. Tech Funding News has the full story. Link in comments

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Zippay, the Irish banks’ instant payments product, will start launching to customers on Tuesday, touting itself as an easier alternative to existing apps like Revolut https://lnkd.in/d7VaPfdq

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