Weekly Female Founder Funding Updates

WorldRemit, $175 million, Series D, Catherine Wines, Co-Founder and Executive Director
London-based money transfer service that enables quick money transfers from migrant workers and immigrants living in developed countries back home. LeapFrog Investments, TCV and Accel led the round. (Website, Crunchbase)

Zyper, $6.5 million, Series A, Amber Atherton, CEO & Founder
San Francisco-based marketing platform that connects brands with their superfans to drive engagement, insights and sales. Talis Capital led the round, joined by Forerunner Ventures and Y Combinator. (Website, Crunchbase)