Seeds, a fintech innovator focused on transforming how financial advisors personalize client portfolios, has announced a $10 million Series A funding round. Led by Portage with continued backing from Social Leverage and Blank Ventures, this investment underscores the rising demand for scalable, human-first advisory platforms.
Intuit Inc., in partnership with behavioral insights firm Canvas8, has released The New E-Commerce Calendar, a comprehensive global report that redefines how brands engage shoppers. The findings reveal a fundamental shift: 78% of shopper-influencing moments aren’t driven by traditional retail or discount events but by cultural, personal, and community-driven moments.
Terzo, a groundbreaking enterprise AI platform, has officially graduated from Tech Alpharetta’s startup incubator. As the 24th graduate since the incubator’s launch in 2015, Terzo marks another success story in FinTech innovation and startup acceleration.
Red Hat, the global leader in open source solutions, has partnered with DenizBank, one of Turkey’s top private banks, to drive a comprehensive AI transformation using Red Hat OpenShift AI. This collaboration is aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, accelerating AI project timelines, and empowering data scientists with scalable, self-service development environments.
Premier Mortgage Resources, LLC (PMR) continues its strategic expansion in the Southeast by appointing Jill Blume as the new Branch Manager for its Greenville, South Carolina location. A respected figure in the mortgage industry, Jill brings decades of experience, a strong leadership background, and a commitment to helping families access homeownership.
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Fortress Investment Group has announced two major leadership appointments aimed at advancing its investment strategies in Europe. Giovanni Luna joins as Managing Director, Head of Origination, Europe, while Niccolò Biancheri has been promoted to Head of Corporate Credit, Europe. Both will be based in London and will play critical roles in driving the firm’s growth across asset classes.
The Citco group of companies (Citco), a global leader in asset servicing, has entered into a long-term strategic partnership with GIC, one of the world’s largest institutional investors. As part of the relationship, GIC becomes a minority shareholder in Citco. The founding Smeets family will continue to hold majority ownership.
NWF Advisory Group, a hybrid Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) managing approximately $8 billion in assets under administration (AUA), has officially rebranded as Artisan Capital Partners. This move signals a renewed commitment to offering clients a highly personalized, flexible, and comprehensive suite of financial services under a name that reflects craftsmanship and quality.
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) announced that Greg Keeley has joined the bank as Chief Operating Officer of its Americas Division. Based in New York, Keeley will lead technology, cyber, and operational functions, driving the bank’s transformation initiatives in the region.
