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News: Revolut’s UAE licence, Pipe’s partnership with Uber, and Accion Ventures’ inclusion fund
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About this episode:
Host Benjamin Ensor, Director of Research & Strategy, is joined by a fantastic panel of guests as we dive into some of the biggest stories from the worlds of fintech, banking, and wider financial services this week.
This week's guests:
- Luke Voiles - CEO of Pipe
- Amee Parbhoo - Managing Partner at Accion Ventures
- Uneesa Zaman - Founder of Ayda Invest
Stories covered on the podcast:
On this week’s episode, we look at Accion Ventures raising over $60 million to fund fintechs focussed on financial inclusion; Revolut eyeing UAE expansion after securing a licence from the central bank; Pipe partnering with Uber Eats to support small restaurants across the US; digital bank Snappi launching in Greece; Lloyds buying UK wallet fintech Curve; and maybe one of the rudest “and finallys” we’ve ever had.
Timestamps:
Intro - (00:01)
Accion Ventures closes $61.6 million fund to invest in early stage fintech - (04:07:)
Revolut plans UAE debut after securing Central Bank Licence - (17:37)
Uber partners with fintech firm Pipe to offer loans to small businesses - (29:21)
Digital bank Snappi launches in Greece - (45:14)
Lloyds closes in on £120 million takeover of fintech Curve - (51:38)
Tribunal rules it’s ok to call your boss a dickhead - (53:24)
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About Fintech Insider:
Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services.
Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shapin