Fintech startup raises $90 million for stock trading app

Fintech startup Shares has successfully raised US $90 million in funding for its stock trading app, further solidifying its position in the market. Currently only available to residents in the UK, Shares is set to expand its services across Europe following the receipt of authorization from the regulator in France. Leveraging from the EU passporting…

Betr to launch new verticals with Series A2 financing of US $35 million

Betr, a start-up in the gaming and betting industry, has successfully raised $35 million in a Series A2 round of financing. This latest funding comes as the company prepares to launch two additional verticals. With the new investment, Betr now holds a pre-money valuation of $300 million. The funding round was co-led by Roger Ehrenberg…

Movement Labs win the SiGMA Pitch competition in São Paulo

Movement Labs was crowned the winner of the SiGMA Pitch competition at the inaugural SiGMA x Brazilian iGaming Summit Americas Summit. Held on the 15th of June, the event in São Paulo, Brazil, was overseen by a panel of esteemed industry professionals. 10 start-ups took to the stage to showcase their innovative concepts, before Movement…

“Besides selling products or services, companies are selling a feeling” – Clinton Sparks headlines SiGMA Americas

At the SiGMA Americas and BiS Summit in Sao Paulo, Brazil, renowned entertainment mogul Clinton Sparks delivered a keynote address on the importance of connecting companies to culture in the right way. Connecting companies to culture Clinton Sparks, a successful entrepreneur with a wealth of knowledge on the entertainment industry, shared his expertise on building…

Impressive results for Ikigai Ventures announced at SiGMA Americas in Brazil

UK-based venture capital firm Ikigai Ventures announced its year-end results at the SiGMA Americas Summit in Brazil this week.  The company specialises in funding innovative technologies and iGaming start up projects. During his keynote speech as Ikigai’s results were announced, Founder and CEO Eman Pulis said that the fund has a strong track record of…

7,000 flock to the inaugural SiGMA Americas/BiS iGaming Summit

The 14th to 18th of June will see the inaugural SiGMA Americas-Brazilian iGaming Summit (BIS) take place at the Transamerica Expo Center, promising to be an unmissable experience. Emerging as a global force in the gaming industry, Brazil is currently undergoing an incredible shakeup which will see the exponential growth of its already sizeable gaming…

Gearing up for glory: SiGMA Americas Summit unveils top 10 Startup Pitches in Brazil

SiGMA Group has established the SiGMA Pitch Competition as a platform for emerging startups to gain widespread recognition and achieve success. Returning to the SiGMA Americas Summit in São Paulo, Brazil this June, the competition grants over 100 startups exclusive space on the expo floor. This exceptional opportunity offers participating startups unparalleled networking prospects and…

Revolutionising the lottery industry

In this exclusive interview, SiGMA News sits down with LOTTEREVOLUTION to find out more about how this platform is combating gambling addiction while creating a fair and accessible gaming experience Tell us a little bit about yourself and LOTTEREVOLUTION. I am Mykola Maksymovych, a 41-year-old individual hailing from Kiev, Ukraine. I hold a degree from…

Ikigai Ventures to present first year results during Brazil conference

Ikigai Ventures are confirmed to attend SiGMA Americas’ upcoming expo and conference in Sao Paulo. The 3-day summit takes place between the 14 and 18 June at the Transamerica Expo Centre.  Group Partner Eman Pulis and Investment Partner Vinicius Moraes de Carvalho – who joined Ikigai Ventures in February 2022 – will also deliver a…

Ikigai Ventures nominated for Investor Partner of the year award

Ikigai Ventures has been shortlisted for the 2023 EGR B2B Awards Investment Partner of the year category. The gala awards, set to take place on the 8th June at The Roundhouse in London, seek to recognise top tier companies powering the iGaming industry. Headline categories also include accolades for Compliance and KYC suppliers, Payments companies,…