Bank Innovation

JANUARY 5, 2018

The California-based Wealthfront, which relies on software and algorithms to fuel investments for its clients rather than the traditional human middlemen, will use the capital to keep the […].

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PYMNTS

MARCH 1, 2019

Cybersecurity returned to the top of the B2B startup investment list as three companies in the enterprise security realm landed nearly half of the $246 million in B2B venture capital this week. Commerce Ventures, Flint Capital, Two Sigma Ventures, Synchrony and Sorenson Capital also participated, according to reports.

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PYMNTS

JULY 9, 2019

In the age of quick-service restaurant (QSR) dining technology innovation, restaurants are frantically looking into ways to provide consumers with mobile ordering bells and whistles like third-party payment integrations, rewards programs and surprise-and-delight offers. At the same time, dining platforms are expanding their offerings.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 16, 2020

three California technology companies, all wanted a piece of the federal government’s $350 billion loan program, which was designed to keep businesses in the black during the COVID-19 pandemic. . It didn’t help that the SBA’s online loan platform couldn’t handle the lending software the companies used. PayPal Holdings Inc.,

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PYMNTS

JULY 28, 2019

Following the state’s new law allowing autonomous vehicles, Palo Alto, California-based Gatik was approved by the Arkansas Highway Commissioner to launch a commercial service with Walmart, Walmart said in a press release. . with California autonomous car startup company Udelv. said in a news release. . said in a news release. . “We

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PYMNTS

JULY 28, 2019

Following the state’s new law allowing autonomous vehicles, Palo Alto, California-based Gatik was approved by the Arkansas Highway Commissioner to launch a commercial service with Walmart, Walmart said in a press release. . with California autonomous car startup company Udelv. said in a news release. . said in a news release. . “We

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 4, 2019

An Egyptian firm landed the MENA region’s largest-ever seed round, a California company proved U.S.-based million investment round in commercial card startup DiviPay, reports said this week, via the bank’s venture capital unit ANZi. based Steadview Capital, adding to the previous Series A round announced in April.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Efforts are afoot to repair the data trust deficit , while online financing promises to gain a new foothold. 1.5B: Recent capital raised by hotel operator OYO. 2020: The year California Consumer Privacy Act takes effect. As mobile-order ahead takes the field, tap-to-pay gains steam.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 19, 2019

The big news in B2B FinTech investment this week came from Airbnb , which is bolstering its presence in the business travel market with new funding, while corporate card startup Brex also secured a prominent debt capital investment. Lyric plans to use the investment to expand its operations as it continues to focus on regulatory compliance.

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PYMNTS

JULY 20, 2018

Business intelligence is a common theme in this week’s B2B venture capital (VC) roundup, with many startups deploying artificial intelligence (AI) and sophisticated data analytics technologies for their business customers. Investors placed more than $136.5 The rundown of the latest funding rounds is below.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 21, 2019

According to CNBC , the retailer is “buckling under the weight of an onerous debt load and struggling to compete with better capitalized competition.” Even if one particular retail chain or another is having trouble keeping its edge amid such changes, apparel as a whole is driving a good amount of merchant innovation. Larger Trends.

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CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

One solution: in-house healthcare innovation labs. We put together a list of healthcare innovation labs from new entries to the field, as well as some of the oldest — and most familiar — names in health. Sometimes corporate innovation goes wrong , and we’ve written about corporate innovation theater before.

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CFPB Monitor

OCTOBER 11, 2018

At the Online Lending Policy Institute’s (OLPI) annual summit in Washington, D.C. Gardineer raised concerns about the application of bespoke capital, liquidity, and risk management requirements for SPNB charter applicants. Questions directed at Ms. A third summit speaker was Maria Vullo, DFS Superintendent.

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Bank Innovation

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Other investors include California-based investment firms Accel and TCV, both of whom […]. EXCLUSIVE- Emerging markets-focused money transfer app WorldRemit has raised another round of funding, bringing the total amount to $220 million.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 21, 2016

POS platform company Appetize recently announced that it had closed a $20 million investment round led by Shamrock Capital Advisors and Oak View Group, among others. Appetize, a Playa Vista, California-based POS company, delivers modern ordering and payments technology for enterprise businesses.

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PYMNTS

MAY 27, 2020

The pandemic has accelerated the digital roadmap for everyone in financial services, giving rise to more innovation in the past few months than had been seen over the course of several years. HMBradley offers FDIC-insured accounts through Hatch Bank based in California, and rates of about 3 percent on its savings accounts.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 16, 2018

This week’s B2B FinTech venture capital roundup is all about data, and, as investors showed, there’s more than one way to offer data services for the enterprise. Pilot.com built its platform on top of QuickBooks Online and combines software with human account managers for each customer. California’s Imply announced $13.3

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

The cloud, artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics are all prevalent themes in this week’s venture capital breakdown, with startups working to overhaul entire processes for their enterprise customers, from logistics to workforce management. New backers Edge Capital Group and World Innovation Lab tacked onto the round, too.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

In California, the gig worker protection bill AB-5 was recently passed, making it more difficult for gig companies like Uber and Instacart to classify its employees as 1099 independent contractors. Automated AR tool adoption begins with sellers realizing that most buyers prefer online interactions. A majority (56.9

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Independent Banker

JULY 31, 2022

While the $55 million-asset community bank has one brick-and-mortar branch in Fort Lauderdale, Locality Bank will serve customers primarily through its online and mobile applications. Katie Kuehner-Heber t is a writer in California. That’s no small feat for any de novo, especially during a pandemic. Keith Costello, Locality Bank. “We

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 1, 2021

It will reflect the work-from-home (WFH) changes that we made not only to slow down the spread of a deadly virus, but also those innovations that employers and employees liked the best. Here’s a look at the future of connected work and five key areas that will be different in 2021. The Digital Shift. QSRs’ Big Pivot.

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CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Headquarters: Cupertino, California. Select Investors: CAA Ventures, Greycroft Partners, GVR Fund, Samsung NEXT, Sony Innovation Fund. Select Investors: DN Capital, The Raine Group, 500 Startups. Headquarters: San Francisco, California. Select Investors: Accel Partners, Horizon Ventures, Lowercase Capital.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 19, 2016

Venture capital: It’s not just for breakfast anymore. The New York Times reported Monday that General Mills has created a venture capital unit that aims to help take the old guard into the vanguard, with an eye on investing in health-conscious items and also broadening its online presence. In an interview with The Times , J.

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PYMNTS

JULY 23, 2019

And, in other developments in the plant-based space, meatless burger makers are raising capital. With the newest funding round, the California-based company has brought in more than $750 million.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

While much is made of online retail, most transactions still take place in-store. We have retailers looking at how to capitalize on that growth segment and connect those two channels.”. The SaaS platform enables retailers to very quickly and easily get into the business of digital and connecting online with in-store.”.

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NCR

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Some businesses might view investing in modernization and innovation as a risk. The theme of change is now particularly true in areas like the ATM channel, which is so established and familiar that some FIs might not even consider how much potential it has for innovation. Protection through innovation. Customer expectations.

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CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

This demonstrates a healthy pace of early-stage innovation in the sector, even as later stage deals begin to pick up. Y Combinator: The most active investor in mental health and wellness technology startups since 2013 is the Mountain View, California-based startup accelerator Y Combinator, with 6 deals. Click to enlarge. .

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 29, 2015

ICBA warns of risks of online marketplace lending models. Online marketplace lenders are a new form of nonbank specialty lending that uses technology platforms to allow Wall Street and individual investors to directly fund loans to consumers and small businesses. Typical Practices of Online Lenders. capital policy.

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PYMNTS

MAY 19, 2016

The first section of 2016 has not exactly been smooth sailing for the various innovators and entrepreneurs that decided to jump into the exciting world of becoming the Uber of something or other. premium burger something consumers can eat on demand — in Southern California anyway. Or are they? right to their doorsteps.”

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 17, 2017

Jamie Armistead, executive vice president of Digital Channels for Bank of the West , recently spoke with PYMNTS about how startups and tech are informing his company’s innovation strategy. Armistead also spoke to the lesson the bank is learning from smartphone apps to better serve its customers online and in brick-and-mortar locations.

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Millennials Digital Banking San Francisco Fintech 132

PYMNTS

APRIL 12, 2019

With the additions, Prime delivery is now online in 75 U.S. We are inspired by Canvas Technology’s innovations, and share a common vision for a future where people work alongside robotics to further improve safety and the workplace experience,” an Amazon spokesperson said. “We metros with more set to be added by Amazon by year’s end.

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PYMNTS

JULY 6, 2020

Last week, Constellation Brands purchased Empathy Wines , a direct-to-consumer (DTC) eCommerce business that sells wines from California vineyards. Direct-to-consumer brands may find them to be an attractive outlet to capitalize on the hyperlocal shopping experiences with which consumers in those communities feel most comfortable.

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CB Insights

JULY 9, 2018

At the same time, startups are riding the craft spirits, cannabis-infused beverages, and alcohol-free trends, offering innovative products to happy hour drinkers. Bar Tech — Companies in this category bring big data and online features to bars and restaurants. Hoving & Partners, VOC Capital Partners. FreshTracks Capital.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 12, 2019

In total, more than $68 million in venture capital was announced — but that’s not counting the $130 million round for one U.K. Below, find the latest in B2B venture capital funding. The California startup announced $28 million in Series B funding this week, according to VentureBeat reports, led by Tola Capital.

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PYMNTS

MAY 18, 2018

based online grocery firm Ocado , which will see the firm become Kroger’s exclusive partner in the U.S. while Kroger gets a stake in the company worth about 5 percent of existing share capital, valued at $247.5 By next year, they hope to resume operations in Southern California. Ocado will be able to offer delivery in the U.S.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2020

times tangible book for the attractive geographic footprint of BBVA weeks before the COVID vaccine starts to ship should spell accretion and strong future strategic positioning for PNC, especially in Texas where a brain drain from California led by Elon Musk will continue. You know that dog either has Capital One or Delta Amex.

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CB Insights

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Eos Venture Partners and IQ Capital Partners also participated in the round. private equity round led by Long Arc Capital and BPI France. Talege , a Reno, Nevada-based digital insurance platform, raised a $5M Series A led by Merus Capital. Mutumutu , a Prague-based online life insurance provider, raised $1.3M Multi-line.

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