Fintech Labs Insights

DECEMBER 7, 2020

At FintechLIVE , we maintain a list of 21st-century fintech unicorns* updated monthly (full list here ). Full Fintech Unicorn list (values as of 2 Dec 2020). In November, we added just 3 new unicorns compared to 6 last month. Unicorn count: Beginning = 118. + 3 born this month. – 1 whose valuation dropped below $1B (Qiwi). _.

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Fintech Labs Insights

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

At FintechLIVE , we maintain a list of 21st century fintech unicorns* and update it at least monthly. Previously unrecognized: HealthEquity : The HSA (Health Savings Account) giant went public in 2014 and is currently valued at $4B Tinkoff Bank (TCS: LI): Public company founded in 2006 serving the Russian market.

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Fintech Labs Insights

MAY 25, 2017

Xero’s decision to use Expensify’s software for in-house receipt and expense management is the latest product of the strategic partnership the two fintechs announced last year. CPA.com, the business wing of global leading accounting body, AICPA, has named Expensify its preferred partner for receipt and expense management.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 10, 2017

From user interface technology to security and risk management, the only constant in the financial space is that nothing stays the same for long. For example, we were the first in the Middle East region in 2006 to close the loop by sending back a text alert to the remitter that the beneficiary had collected the money.

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Fintech Labs Insights

AUGUST 26, 2020

27 of the total were fintech companies, a fairly typical 14% of the YC batch. Though back when YC was just starting, only a handful were fintech. In the first 9 years of YC (2005 thru 2013), only 24 YC companies were in the fintech space though two of those early participants are now decacorns ($10B+). Year Fintech.

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Fintech Labs Insights

JUNE 29, 2023

This can improve visibility on our website, but does not impact the company’s FAB score. ** The FAB score, Fintech Attention Barometer, is a proxy for the overall size of a private company since they typically do not release traditional metrics (# customers, deposits, AUM, etc). 2,830 reviews per FeaturedCustomers ) 4.

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Javelin Strategy & Research

MAY 22, 2015

In 2006, CNN tapped a group of tech gurus and futurists to cook up four visions for the company’s evolution. So it looks like some of the important or up-and-coming fintech players are anticipating what I hope will be a revolution in how consumers interact with their banks in the digital space.

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Fintech Labs Insights

AUGUST 12, 2014

Fintech (note 1) has been part of YC from the beginning. The first class (Summer 2005) included one fintech startup, TextPayMe, among the eight companies. But as YC grew from 2005 to 2009, the number of fintech companies stayed at roughly 1 per year. Pay with with Dwolla or Bitcoin, and manage all your orders in one place.

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William Mills

APRIL 5, 2016

. “William Mills Agency has an incredible knowledge of both the financial sector and content marketing which they have combined to consistently accelerate marketing and sales growth through their digital presence,” said Jordan Benjamin HubSpot channel account manager. About HubSpot.

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Fintech Labs Insights

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Note: We divided the payment providers into four categories: Charge card and expense management ( see list here ). Subscription management platforms (coming soon). We call it the FAB score, standing for Fintech Attention Barometer. Founded: 2006. Years since founding: 10 to 15 years >>> 3 startups.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 2, 2019

The island city-state, which is around 30 meters wide, hopes to turn itself into a “living laboratory” of implanted sensors and heretofore never-seen digital function in areas like resource management, public health and transportation. billion ($990 million) (alongside local partners) to kick off the development.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

At an industry event earlier this week, Amazon officially announced that it is partnering with FinTech firm Paymentus to offer users the option of paying online or by voice using Alexa. Walmart and Green Dot are longtime collaborators, having working together on the Walmart MoneyCard program since it launched in 2006.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 23, 2018

When Renaud Laplanche founded LendingClub 12 years ago in 2006, the lending landscape was a very different place. It’s a vision that has, as of today, closed of a round of Series C funding led by CreditEase FinTech Investment Fund.

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Fintech Labs Insights

AUGUST 24, 2016

The new tool from CustomerXPs offers liquidity trend analysis and automated alerts to help banks manage liquidity risk. Founded in 2006, CustomerXPs debuted Paperless Branch Banking at FinovateAsia 2013. Founded in 2006, CustomerXPs debuted Paperless Branch Banking at FinovateAsia 2013.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 29, 2015

Although the scale of online marketplace lending is small compared to that of mainstream banks, this lending niche of so-called FinTech firms has been doubling in size annually since 2010, according to a Morgan Stanley study. Some specialize in residential mortgage, payday, purchase-finance, education or merchant cash-advance financing.

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Fintech Labs Insights

OCTOBER 6, 2015

Thinking Capital is the leader in the Canadian alternative lending space, leveraging technology to be at the forefront of the fintech industry. Since 2006, they have helped more than 10,000 small-to-medium sized Canadian businesses reach their full potential. How to decide whether to build, outsource or customize fintech solutions.

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Fintech Labs Insights

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Panowicz, who worked for fellow Finovate alum mBank as Senior Director and Managing Director from the fall of 2011 to the spring of 2015, will be responsible for Kreditech’s product and technology departments. This spring, Kreditech was recognized by the European Fintech Awards, taking top honors in the Financial Inclusion category.

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Fintech Labs Insights

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

Pointing to the “hyper-growth” in Asia and calling the region, “the world’s largest fintech frontier,” QUICK president and CEO Noboru Yoshioka said the partnership between his company and Xignite will yield a “unique opportunity to capture growth in this market.”

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Fintech Labs Insights

JANUARY 18, 2017

The company also launched a Decision Management Portal , an Integration Hub , and a new mobile SDK last year. ThreatMetrix, which was founded in 2006, hopes to continue its strong growth into this year. The company already has plans to open a new data center in Reykjanesbaer, Iceland.

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Fintech Labs Insights

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Service commerce solution PaySimple just closed its second round of funding since it was founded in 2006. Mark Hastings, Managing Director and head of Providence Strategic Growth, will join PaySimple’s Board of Directors. The $115 million round amounts to 7X more than the first round the company closed in 2011.

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CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Here’s Palm’s CEO: “We’ve learned and struggled for a few years here figuring out how to make a decent phone … PC guys are not going to just figure this out,” said then-Palm CEO Ed Colligan in 2006 , after news that Apple was developing a phone. ” said Motorola CEO Ed Zander, speaking at a conference in 2006.

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CB Insights

AUGUST 14, 2018

Here’s Palm’s CEO: “We’ve learned and struggled for a few years here figuring out how to make a decent phone … PC guys are not going to just figure this out,” said then-Palm CEO Ed Colligan in 2006 , after news that Apple was developing a phone. ” said Motorola CEO Ed Zander, speaking at a conference in 2006.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 30, 2019

One of the most recent examples of that movement comes from Walmart , the venerable retail chain locked in mortal combat with Amazon, and Green Dot, the 20-year-old payment services provider that has managed to not only survive in a cutthroat industry, but innovate and thrive. Retail FinTech Trends. Omnichannel Power.

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Fintech Labs Insights

DECEMBER 14, 2015

In an era when BYOD is not just a fad, but a need, CellTrust SecureLine helps businesses manage their enterprise’s mobility while keeping operations secure and compliant. Facts: Founded: 2006. HQ: Scottsdale, AZ. Offices in Canada, London, Australia, and Singapore. Funding: $10.1

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Fintech Labs Insights

JULY 16, 2015

Small business billpay specialist, Bill.com has launched a mobile iOS app to help small business owners manage and pay bills remotely. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Bill.com demonstrated its CashView solution at FinovateSpring 2012 in San Francisco.

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Fintech Labs Insights

APRIL 27, 2016

Has facilitated $16 billion in loans since launching in 2006. Just this week Patch of Land appointed Paul Deitch , former managing director of Oaktree Capital Management, to take Fritton’s place as Patch of Land CEO. .” For more information about the awards, check out What Powers the Power 20.

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Fintech Labs Insights

DECEMBER 29, 2015

This is not a tall order, yet only 9 of the 2o largest banks managed to do even one of those five during the week leading up to Christmas. Previous year-end holiday posts: 2014 , 2013 , 2012 , 2011 (big banks), 2011 (CUs/community banks), 2009 part 1 , 2009 part 2 , 2007 , 2006 , 2006 , 2004. Banks in the Holiday Spirit.

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Fintech Labs Insights

JANUARY 21, 2022

At FintechLab s we maintain a list of 21st-century fintech unicorns* updated constantly ( current list here ). Full Fintech Unicorn List. In December, we added 7 new unicorns for a month-end total of 273. Their total market value is now $2.1 trillion, down $110B from last month. Unicorn count: Beginning (Dec 1) = 266. trillion. .

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Fintech Labs Insights

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

At FintechLab s we maintain a list of 21st-century fintech unicorns* updated constantly ( current list here ). Fintech Unicorn count: Beginning (Jan 1, 2022) = 271 Plus: 9 born this month (see Table 2, below) 1 previous unicorn added this month (Citadel Securities) _ Total (Jan 31) = 281. Full Fintech Unicorn List.

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Fintech Labs Insights

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

At FintechLab s we maintain a list of 21st-century fintech unicorns* updated constantly ( current list here ). Full Fintech Unicorn List. In December, we added 7 new unicorns for a month-end total of 273. Their total market value is now $2.1 trillion, down $110B from last month. Unicorn count: Beginning (Dec 1) = 271. Value ($B).

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Fintech Labs Insights

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

At FintechLabs we maintain a list of 21st-century fintech unicorns* updated constantly ( current list here ). Full Fintech Unicorn List. In October, we added 22 new unicorns for a total of 260. Their total market value is now $2.23 trillion, just $20B more than last month (essentially flat). Unicorn count: Beginning (Oct 1) = 238. +

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Fintech Labs Insights

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

At FintechLabs we maintain a list of 21st-century fintech unicorns* updated constantly ( current list here ). Full Fintech Unicorn List. In October, we added 22 new unicorns for a total of 260. Their total market value is now $2.23 trillion, just $20B more than last month (essentially flat). Unicorn count: Beginning (Oct 1) = 238. +

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Fintech Labs Insights

OCTOBER 19, 2021

At FintechLIVE we maintain a list of 21st-century fintech unicorns* updated monthly (full list here ). Full Fintech Unicorn List. In August, we added 17 new unicorns for a total of 238. Their total market value is now $2.21 trillion, up $100B from last month. Unicorn count: Beginning (Sep 1) = 224. + Total (Sep 30) = 238.

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Tomorrow's Transactions

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Tarvi kindly contributed a case study on the scheme to my 2007 book “ Digital Identity Management ” (available from all good bookstores). . This had been updated from the original case study that Tarvi kindly contributed to both the Digital Identity Forum and Digital Identity Management. From Still practising | Consult Hyperion.

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Fintech Labs Insights

MARCH 30, 2017

Betterment was founded in 2008 to create an algorithmically-managed investment account with lower fees than a financial advisor. Prosper launched in 2006 and has since become one of the largest P2P marketplaces in the U.S. One of the first automated investment platforms in the U.S., Betterment uses an algorithmic approach to investing.

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Fintech Labs Insights

JANUARY 4, 2021

At FintechLIVE , we maintain a list of 21st-century fintech unicorns* updated monthly (full list here ). 2 classified as fintech this month (Shopify, PingPong). – making it the 6th Indian fintech unicorn, and second most valuable. PhonePE is tied for 32nd most valuable fintech of the century. Full Fintech Unicorn List.

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Fintech Labs Insights

JANUARY 4, 2021

At FintechLIVE , we maintain a list of 21st-century fintech unicorns* updated monthly (full list here ). 2 classified as fintech this month (Shopify, PingPong). – making it the 6th Indian fintech unicorn, and second most valuable. PhonePE is tied for 32nd most valuable fintech of the century. Full Fintech Unicorn List.

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