Acorns, a micro-investing app, has announced the strategic acquisition of Vault, a Portland-based tech company that lets customers invest part of their paycheck into a retirement fund. The Acorns acquisition was driven in part by their desire to open a Portland, Oregon office. The firm expects
Flymble LIVE is a web app that allows people to book a flight for as low as one-tenth of the upfront cost, and pay it off in monthly installments ranging from three to ten months. If users pass the credit check performed by Flymble’s credit
HomeyLabs introduced a new version of its Homey – Chores and Allowance mobile app with new wallet functionality and the ability to save money in virtual saving jars that can be connected to users’ savings or checking accounts opened at their bank of choice. Homey
Chime closed $18 million in Series B financing led by Cathay Innovation. Northwestern Mutual Capital, Omidyar Network, Crosslink Capital, Aspect Ventures, Forerunner Ventures and Homebrew Ventures also participated in the offering. Chime created a new kind of bank account that aims to help customers avoid
According to a recent SEC filing, Albert has raised $4.3 million in financing from an undisclosed investor. Albert connects to users’ financial accounts, provides advice, and finds actionable ways to improve their financial health. The recommendations provided by Albert include repaying credit card debt with low-interest