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Brigit’s $460M Deal
PLUS: 🌍 Shift4 Goes Global
Welcome to Fintech Wire — your quick guide to what’s shaping finance and tech today.
What we’ll cover today:
💰 Upbound's $460M acquisition of Brigit.
🌍 Shift4’s bold UK entry with Card Industry Professionals.
📅 3 can’t-miss fintech events to watch in 2025.
Shift4, a major player in payments technology, has acquired Card Industry Professionals, a UK-based paytech firm simplifying card payments.
🚨 Breaking News:
Shift4 is stepping into the UK market with this acquisition, aiming to expand its global footprint in payment processing.
⚡ Wire Simplified:
Shift4, a US payments company, now owns UK-based Card Industry Professionals (CIP).
CIP helps businesses process payments smoothly with user-friendly tech.
The acquisition marks Shift4's entry into the UK payments market.
Shift4 aims to serve more small and medium-sized businesses in Europe.
This deal strengthens Shift4’s position in global payments innovation.
✔️ Straight to the Point:
Shift4's UK entry with CIP aims to revolutionize payments for businesses, making transactions easier and faster. Big win for SMEs!
🎤 Will Shift4's entry in the UK market disrupt the payment landscape? |
3 Fintech Buzzes You Can’t Miss… 🚀
1️⃣ Upbound x Brigit! — 💰 $460M Deal Shakes Up Fintech
2️⃣ SMBs Go Big! — 🌍 See the Fintech Breakthrough
3️⃣ Nuvei + Google Pay! — 💃 LATAM Checkout Revolution
US fintech Brigit, known for its financial health tools, has been acquired by Upbound Group in a deal worth up to $460M.
🚨 Breaking News:
Upbound Group is buying Brigit to strengthen its portfolio, focusing on improving financial solutions for everyday users.
⚡ Wire Simplified:
Brigit offers tools like cash advances and credit-building for consumers.
Upbound Group, a leader in financial services, plans to integrate Brigit’s tools into its offerings.
The deal values Brigit at up to $460M, a big step for both companies.
The acquisition will help Upbound reach younger, tech-savvy users.
Together, they aim to make financial health accessible to all.
✔️ Straight to the Point:
Upbound Group bets big on Brigit’s fintech tools to serve more people and improve financial access for everyday users.
🎤 Do you think Brigit's tools will help more people under Upbound? |
Just dropped: The State of Fintech 2025. The age of the Fintech Hyperscaler.
Fintech companies are growing faster than incumbents and will soon be the largest companies in their category.
Includes
- Every bank job title will have an AI Agent team replacing labor. The first adopters will be Fintech companies not incumbents.
- Embedded finance will come roaring back in 2025, as regulatory pressures ease.
- Big banks had a banner year helped by rising rates and a return of investment banking income
- Digital banks outside the US continue to become some of the biggest in their region, will more Neobanks get charters in the US in 2025? I think yes.
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That market crashes are unpredictable. Every major crash follows the same pattern: debt explosion → asset bubble → forced selling.
The data is there, but nobody wants to see it.
OneVoice 2025
OneVoice brings together executives of independent financial services firms for education, networking, and discussions on industry challenges. This annual event is a must-attend for senior leaders seeking innovative solutions and strategic insights.
Date: January 27-29, 2025 | Location: Grapevine, Texas, USA
Fintech Retreat 2025
Fintech Retreat is an intimate event designed to connect tech providers, financial institutions, and government leaders. Featuring off-the-record panels, interactive sessions, and curated networking, this retreat fosters meaningful connections and innovation in finance.
Date: February 3-4, 2025 | Location: San Francisco, California, USA
Fintech Meetup 2025
Fintech Meetup is a vibrant platform bringing together fintech leaders, investors, and innovators. Dive into sessions on partnerships, digital finance, and the future of financial services while connecting with the industry’s best.
Date: March 10-13, 2025 | Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
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