PYMNTS

JULY 31, 2018

financial technology efforts. In addition, there is increased lawmaker attention to promote innovation among non-bank providers of new payments and payment-related technology, and more consumer concern about online and data security. financial system around a set of core principles. Treasury Department.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 25, 2019

Chinese social eCommerce platform Wanwu Xinxuan has raised $20 million in a Series B round of financing led by Fresh Capital, with participation from Redpoint China Ventures, according to Deal Street Asia. Launched in August 2018, Wanwu Xinxuan is an online retail platform selling children’s apparel, shoes and accessories.

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PYMNTS

MAY 29, 2018

Rocket Internet , the Germany eCommerce company, is aiming to invest in financial technology and artificial intelligence startups with the $3 billion in cash it has, reports Reuters. Rocket CEO Samwer did note that Jumia, which is still losing money, may need to raise capital during the next two years.

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PYMNTS

MAY 28, 2019

With abundant choices in many aspects of their lives, consumers expect a range of options when it comes to online shopping, ranging from picking out clothes to making travel plans. The company previously raised $111 million in venture funding from Accel, Bessemer Venture Partners, Square Peg Capital, Qumra Capital and others.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 7, 2019

Government Accountability Office (GAO) said that financial regulators should look more closely at the role of non-bank tech companies in the small business (SMB) lending and consumer lending markets. The news outlet quoted SEBI Chairman Ajay Tyagi late last month that blockchain may pose challenges for exchanges and financial firms. “We

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 26, 2017

Vyze, a cloud-based financial technology company for retailers and manufacturers, announced Wednesday (Jan. 25) that it continues to grow its financing platform that provides consumers with access to capital. In a press release , Vyze said that, as of Jan.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2019

When it comes to lending — to say nothing of the wider world of payments — innovation and disruption have been on the rise in recent years thanks to digital and mobile technology, along with online marketplace models. That doesn’t mean it’s been easy. But in a new PYMNTS interview on Tuesday (Dec.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 6, 2018

A variety of factors go into why large banks are less likely to approve small business loan applications than credit unions, including tighter risk and capital control requirements, as well as greater application volume. It’s about understanding and humanizing the unique challenges the small businesses face when seeking capital.”

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Training Fintech Lending Customer Experience 161

PYMNTS

JULY 10, 2018

million — already ahead of 2017’s full-year take of $167.7 million and four times the amount raised in the first six months of 2017. Financial technology seems to be leading the startup charge, representing 40 percent of the largest 10 deals of the year so far, collectively worth $100 million. So why the boom?

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CB Insights

JULY 1, 2018

In honor of Canada Day this weekend, we used CB Insights’ database to compile 150 notable tech companies, most active venture capital and corporate investors, and top exits of Canada’s private company tech scene into a periodic table. The list includes VCs such as BDC Venture Capital and Real Ventures, among others.

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CB Insights

JULY 26, 2017

Deal activity to baby and kids tech startups reached record levels in 2016 at 176 total, and 2017 deals are on track to surpass that figure by year-end. Using CB Insights data, we analyzed funding trends from 2013 through 2017 year-to-date (7/20/17) in the baby and kids tech category. Both deals were in Q1. Quarterly financing history.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 1, 2018

As technology continues to provide more creative means for financial transactions, so, too, must financial technology companies be careful to abide by the rules that ensure stability and fairness in these emerging markets.” LendingClub has agreed to pay a $2 million civil penalty to settle the matter. “As

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Lending Fraud Management San Francisco 135

CB Insights

MAY 15, 2019

Acting as a minority investor, Citi Ventures looks for entrepreneurs who are working on next-generation technologies in core business areas like financial services, data analytics, and payments. Capital One — Capital One Labs. Key people: James Patterson, Managing VP & Head of Capital One Labs at Capital One.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 26, 2017

The World Bank ranked the United Arab Emirates as the 26nd best country to do business in 2017, out of 190. Dubai is considered to be a hotbed for financial technology and innovation, not just in the Middle East but globally. FinTech Hive Generates Buzz.

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CB Insights

JULY 16, 2017

Allianz-backed Simplesurance , which offers point-of-sale insurance policies via online retailers’ websites, partnered with Munich Re Digital Partners in October 2016 to jointly develop new insurance products. USAA has in some cases launched partnerships and pilots with its investments including Coinbase and MX Technologies.

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CB Insights

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Customer journey: Using chat to get people from online to brick-and-mortar. In 2017, JPMorgan Chase announced that its “COiN” bot was reviewing about 12,000 financial contracts every year — saving about 360,000 hours worth of labor from lawyers and loan officers. Retail & e-commerce: Convenient shopping & scheduling.

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CB Insights

AUGUST 6, 2017

FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY. Fintech 250: The Tech Startups Redefining The Financial Services Industry. 145+ Tech Startups Focused On Transforming Capital Markets In One Market Map. FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY. Fintech 250: The Tech Startups Redefining The Financial Services Industry. Back to top.

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Fintech Labs Insights

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Forged strategic partnership with United Capital. Personal Capital ( FD15 ). Announced new investment of $50 million, with another $25 million coming in 2017. Launched Financial Fitness program for employers to offer employees. Teamed up with WooCommerce to help online merchants manage sales taxes.

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San Francisco Taxes Lending Colorado 18

CB Insights

MARCH 27, 2018

Online retailer Overstock.com, which traditionally sells home goods, clothing, and beauty products, announced December 14 that it would look to sell or reorganize its retail business in order to focus on blockchain. In the past couple weeks, the volatile stock has spiked once more, closing at more than $70 on 3/23. Overstock.com.

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