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Nova Credit Raises $50M in Series B Funding to Improve Immigrant Access To Credit In The U.S.

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Nova Credit, the premier cross-border consumer credit reporting startup, today announced that it raised $50 million in equity financing. Kleiner Perkins led the investment and was joined with major participation from Canapi Ventures and existing investors Index Ventures, General Catalyst and Nyca Partners. Sound Ventures, a venture capital fund founded by Ashton Kutcher and Guy Oseary, also participated in this round, with support from baseball legend Alex Rodriguez and U2 guitarist the Edge. The new round of financing will be used to significantly expand Nova’s global reach and mission to support newcomers from around the world.

Today, immigrants drive 55% of U.S. population growth, a figure that is projected to grow to 80% by 2050. Nova Credit is building the future of global finances by enabling these newcomers to share international credit history from 11 countries including AustraliaCanadaIndiaMexico and the United Kingdom with banks, lenders and telecommunications companies.

Through its Credit Passport® technology, Nova Credit translates foreign credit data into a U.S.-equivalent score and report in a format familiar to American underwriters. Nova Credit’s real-time delivery of this data enables financial institutions to instantly serve newcomers to the United States faster and more fairly. Newcomers who apply for credit products powered by Nova Credit technology are able to get approved for products such as credit cards and loans, instantly.

“The world has become increasingly globalized, with people moving around the world at an accelerating rate, yet credit history has been trapped within national borders. Nova Credit is changing that by enabling millions of newcomers who have hard-earned credit abroad to access financial services more equally in the U.S.,” said Misha Esipov, Nova Credit’s CEO. “Migration is an incredibly vulnerable period of transition and through the Credit Passport® we’ve made that experience more safe and welcoming. Nova Credit believes in a world beyond borders to enable newcomers to arrive and thrive.”

Ilya Fushman, Partner at Kleiner Perkins, saidCredit is fundamental to economic success, but today’s systems and infrastructure have not kept up with an increasingly mobile world. Nova Credit is democratizing access to credit globally and we’re delighted to lead the Series B.”

Gene Ludwig, Managing Partner of Canapi Ventures, said: “We’re thrilled to participate in Nova Credit’s Series B round. In a competitive financial services industry with shifting demographics, developing a strategy to attract the growing newcomer segment has become a strategic necessity for banks to defend and grow market share. Nova Credit stands out as the only enduring solution to financial access for the millions of newcomers who come to the U.S. each year. They’ve assembled an exceptional, mission-driven team that has what it takes to bring systemic change to life.”

 

Nova Credit raises $50 million Series B

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CBH Compagnie Bancaire Helvétique appoints Enid Yip as CEO of CBH Asia

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GENEVA, Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Swiss private banking group CBH Compagnie Bancaire Helvétique announces the appointment of Enid Yip as the new CEO of its subsidiary CBH Asia. Mrs Yip will also lead the Asia Regional Committee. Based in Hong Kong, CBH Asia is a key part of the Group’s strategic commitment to expand its presence in the region.

Concurrently, Patrick Wong, who has overseen the Asia business since 2017, has been appointed Deputy Chief Executive Officer. Mr Wong will continue to manage Operations, Regulatory and Compliance, and IT, while Mrs Yip will focus on enhancing the firm’s client offering and driving business development in line with the Group’s long-term strategy for Asia. With its entrepreneurial approach and exclusive and bespoke investment offering, CBH Asia offers compelling advantages to clients and relationship managers in the region.

A seasoned executive, Mrs Yip brings over 25 years of experience in successfully growing wealth management institutions in Asia. Most recently she was with LGT. Prior to that, she was a Member of the Board at Bank J. Safra Sarasin, having previously served as their Chief Executive Officer, Asia, overseeing the bank’s expansion in the region. Earlier in her career, Mrs Yip held various senior positions in the private banking industry.

Simon Benhamou, CBH Bank Chief Executive Officer said: “We are delighted to welcome someone of Enid’s calibre to lead CBH Asia. Her extensive experience and strong leadership will be instrumental in furthering our growth in key Asian markets. Our people are our greatest asset and with Enid’s strong commitment to our core values of entrepreneurship and teamwork, we are confident that she will further strengthen CBH Asia’s success. We extend our best wishes to Enid on her appointment.”

Mrs Yip said: “I am delighted to be joining a Group that fosters an environment where we can achieve great results by pursuing excellence with creativity. I am determined to expand CBH’s footprint in the region, building on our established expertise and maintaining our long-term vision of adding value for both clients and stakeholders.”

About CBH | Compagnie Bancaire Helvétique

CBH Compagnie Bancaire Helvétique is a family-owned Swiss banking group founded in 1975. Headquartered in Geneva, the Group currently counts close to 309 professionals in 10 locations around the world. As of December 31st, 2023 client assets totaled CHF 14.3 billion and the Group’s Tier 1 ratio was 43%, placing it among the best capitalized banks in Switzerland compared to its peers.

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CBH Group provides wealth management services to private and institutional clients, as well as several complementary business lines, including family office solutions, asset services & structuring, exclusive private markets expertise, and bespoke daily banking and card solutions.

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BIZCLIK MEDIA LAUNCHES NOVEMBER EDITIONS OF FINTECH MAGAZINE & INSURTECH DIGITAL

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LONDON, Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — BizClik, the UK’s fastest-growing publishing company, has released the latest editions of FinTech Magazine and InsurTech Digital These publications are highly regarded by voices within the Financial Sector for their in-depth reports and interviews with prominent figures in the industry.

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This month’s edition features an exclusive lead interview with Lloyds Banking Group CIO, Amit Thawani as it undertakes a huge transformation to meet its 27 million customers evolving needs.

“At Lloyds Banking Group it’s all about people. Our people can make a real difference to the UK population who are not prepared for their tomorrow “

The edition also contains extensive interviews with key thought leaders from Coupa, TerraPay and more. Plus the Top 10: Largest Firms involved in Financial Services,

You can visit FinTech Magazine for daily news and analysis of the ever-changing financial industry.

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This month’s edition features an exclusive lead interview with Qover CEO Quentin Colmant on how AI will ‘reshape how we create value’

“Each decision has felt monumental, with no guaranteed outcomes, but this unpredictability has been incredibly rewarding”

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The edition also contains extensive interviews with key thought leaders from Lloyds Banking Group, Kin Insurance and more. Plus the Top 10: Insurance Products of 2024

You can visit InsurTech Digital for daily news and analysis of the ever-changing financial industry.

About BizClik

BizClik is one of the fastest-growing digital media companies in the UK, host to a growing portfolio of industry-leading global brands and communities.

BizClik’s expanding portfolio includes Technology, AI, FinTech, InsurTech, Supply Chain, Procurement, Energy, Mining, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Mobile, Data Centre, Cyber, and Sustainability.

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Dechert Advises Poxel on US$50 Million Non-Dilutive Financing Agreement with OrbiMed

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PARIS, Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Dechert has advised Poxel (Euronext: POXEL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, on its non-dilutive financing agreement with OrbiMed for US$50 million. This transaction monetizes a portion of Poxel’s future royalties and sales-based payments from TWYMEEG® sales by Sumitomo Pharma in Japan.

The financing is set to bolster Poxel’s strategic initiatives in rare diseases, reduce its debt and support general corporate purposes. The deal underscores the significant value of TWYMEEG® in Japan and strengthens Poxel’s financial position.

Poxel is listed on Euronext Paris, developing innovative treatments for chronic serious diseases with metabolic pathophysiology, including non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and rare metabolic disorders. OrbiMed is a leading healthcare investment firm dedicated to accelerating innovation in the biopharmaceutical industry.

The Dechert team that advised Poxel includes corporate and securities partners Patrick Lyons and David Rosenthal; global finance partner Privat Vigand; intellectual property partner Olivia Bernardeau-Paupe; global finance partner Sarah Milam; tax partner Sabina Comis; and associates Etienne Bimbeau, Pierre-Emmanuel Floc’h, Chloe Lebret, Julie Lecomte, Vianney Toulouse and Yasmin Yavari.

About Dechert

Dechert is a global law firm that advises asset managers, financial institutions and corporations on issues critical to managing their business and their capital – from high-stakes litigation to complex transactions and regulatory matters. We answer questions that seem unsolvable, develop deal structures that are new to the market and protect clients’ rights in extreme situations. Our nearly 1,000 lawyers across 20 offices globally focus on the financial services, private equity, private credit, real estate, life sciences and technology sectors. 

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