The Fintech Watchlist

Companies making waves in our industry with unique and disruptive solutions.

Berlin-based ultra-fast delivery service Gorillas has raised $290 million and become Europe’s fastest unicorn to date. The round was led by Coatue Management, DST Global, and Tencent. — gorillas.io The cryptocurrency exchange went public with a closing market capitalization of $85 billion. This was a massive milestone for the crypto world and could mark a turning point for the once-obscure digital currencies. — coinbase.com

After partnering with AliPay last year, Vodacom moves toward delivering a super app integrating with the current VodaPay app. Providing multiple services like finance, paying bills, money transfers, and connect to online merchants and suppliers. — vodacom.co.za The London-based fintech raised $70 million in a Series D round. Providing secure, reliable access to open banking and easily integrate next-generation payments and financial data into any app. — truelayer.com

The Chinese startup develops a Blockchain-based financial digital network for ecological businesses. With Green Digital Financial Infrastructure’s help, Treelion enables a decentralized network for the compliant release and the management of green digital products. Furthermore, it establishes a cross-industry Blockchain to recognize the green value and support green economy capital flows. — treelion.com

The low-carbon economy is an opportunity for some and certainly a threat for others. CarbonChain allows supply chain analysis for financial institutions, logistics companies, and commodity traders/producers.

— carbonchain.com They are supercharging open banking by allowing their customers to initiate direct payments from their bank account to yours in real-time. With a rapidly expanding partner portfolio and executive appointments, Volt is one to watch. — volt.io

Enabling merchants and customers unparalleled rewards and low cost to access. Customers can plant a tree, have a beer on the house, or receive a cash discount. — trilo.io

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