Technology | Stockholm | May 2018
iZettle announces IPO
iZettle, the Swedish financial technology company backed by Zouk Capital, has announced its intention to proceed with an initial public offering and to list its shares on Nasdaq Stockholm.
To read the full announcement please visit the iZettle website.
About iZettle
iZettle is on a mission to help small businesses succeed in a world of giants....
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Technology | Egypt | September 2021
Egyptian startup Swvl raises $8 million Series A
The company that connects Egypt’s 25 million daily commuters to buses seeks to optimize micro-transit within and beyond Egypt
SWVL, the premium app-based mass transit system disrupting commuting in the MENA region, announced a USD8 million Series A led by regional venture fund BECO Capital, alongside Africa-based investor DiGAME Investment Company and...
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Technology | Stockholm | March 2018
Readly appoints new CEO
The Board of Readly International, the digital magazine newsstand, has announced the appointment of Jörgen Gullbrandson as Chief Executive Officer.
Jörgen Gullbrandson has over 20 years of experience from various management roles. Previously he worked at BBDO, Glocalnet, Beiersdorf AG, and in 2009 he joined Universum as CFO and was later appointed...
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Technology | Basingstoke, UK | March 2018
InstaVolt teams up with Bannatyne Heath Clubs
Members at Bannatyne Health Clubs will soon be able to charge their electric cars in less time than it takes to do a spin class.
Duncan Bannatyne’s health club empire is working with InstaVolt to install rapid DC chargers at its sites...
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Technology | Stockholm | January 2018
Swedish pension funds invest in iZettle
Swedish pension funds AP1 and AMF have acquired shares in iZettle, investing a total of €20 million. The shares were acquired from early stage investors selling portions of their holdings.
The news follows the announcement of iZettle’s...
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Technology | San Francisco | January 2018
Off Grid Electric Secures $55 Million
Off Grid Electric Secures $55 Million Series D Funding, Expands Footprint in Africa with EDF
Off Grid Electric – a leading rooftop solar provider in Africa, where it’s known by its consumer brand Zola – today announced major growth...
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Technology | Stockholm | December 2017
iZettle secures €40 million
iZettle secures €40 million to accelerate growth
iZettle, the leading small business commerce platform in Europe and Latin America, today announces it has raised €40 million in funding to accelerate its growth strategy and product...
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Technology | Basingstoke, UK | November 2017
InstaVolt is ‘one to watch’
Electric vehicle charging firm InstaVolt has been named as ‘one to watch’ by experts in the clean energy industry.
InstaVolt, which installs, operates and maintains rapid electric vehicle chargers across the United Kingdom, features in...
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Technology | | November 2017
DiGAME takes strategic stake in 10X Investments
10X Investments, a South African tech-enabled asset manager, today announced that DiGAME Investment Company, a key investor in leading online education game-changer GetSmarter, had made a strategic investment in 10X alongside existing...
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Technology | London, UK | November 2017
Solarcentury joins forces with Capital Stage AG
Solarcentury is joining forces with major continental investor Capital Stage AG in a move that will accelerate Solarcentury’s continued expansion overseas.
Under the terms of the jointly owned framework vehicle announced today, the...
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