Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

A few years ago, very few people would have guessed that tens of billions of dollars would be invested in fintech vendors and solutions annually – except it happened. 2021 fintech investments, merger activities, and overall focus were off the charts. Best Fintech Acquisition by a Bank. Fintech Acquiring Bank.

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Fintech Labs Insights

JUNE 7, 2021

Launched in a midtown (NYC) basement venue in 2007, Finovate* now organizes 4+ shows annually where fintech startups (as well as a few bigger companies) show their technology in no-Powerpoint 7-min live(ish) demos. Funding : Unknown (currently seeking capital). The 187 Fintech Unicorns of the 21st Century (May 2021 update).

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CB Insights

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

As businesses and consumers become more comfortable using credit cards online, the proportion of US commerce that takes place online has steadily increased over the last 20 years. Virtual card issuance. Business lending and corporate cards. Fraud prevention tools. Supporting merchant partner growth. Growing the internet economy.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 13, 2018

In July, it was reported that HMNY arranged a short-term $6 million loan from Hudson Bay Capital Management , $5 million of which will go toward paying its partners. Bank will sell its card processing service, Elan. Elan processes cards for 1,800 banks in the U.S., and more than 13 million ATMs and debit cards.

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CB Insights

DECEMBER 4, 2019

In parallel, Amazon has made several fintech investments, mostly focused on international markets (India and Mexico, among others) where partners can help serve Amazon’s core strategic goal. This report is a collection of everything we know about Amazon’s foray into banking, financial services, and fintech.

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Fintech Labs Insights

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

At FintechLIVE we maintain a list of 21st-century fintech unicorns* updated monthly (full list here ). It is the 7th fintech unicorn based in India, and the 4th most valuable. The first, Divvy, is a corporate credit card and expense management firm in the same category with Brex, Expensify, and others. trillion up from $1.25

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 16, 2019

The introduction of the iPhone in 2007 – and the birth of the apps ecosystem a year later in 2008 –inspired an entirely new class of innovators, stating the 2010s with a brand-new toolkit. Apple has introduced a credit card and companion card app with personalized offers and an easy customer interface to drive more Services revenue.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 1, 2020

The introduction of the iPhone in 2007 – and the birth of the apps ecosystem a year later in 2008 –inspired an entirely new class of innovators, starting the 2010s with a brand-new toolkit. Apple has introduced a credit card and companion card app with personalized offers and an easy customer interface to drive more Services revenue.

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Fintech Labs Insights

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

But as you can see from the chart below, the digital SMB lenders started in earnest during and right after the 2007/2008 financial crash. Only 4 surviving lenders were launched prior to 2007. Whereas, 3 of the 6 largest were founded in 2007, 2008, and 2009. Prior to 2007 >>> 4. 2007 to 2011 >>> 10.

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Fintech Labs Insights

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

At FintechLIVE we maintain a list of 21st-century fintech unicorns* updated monthly (full list here ). It is the 7th fintech unicorn based in India, and the 4th most valuable. The first, Divvy, is a corporate credit card and expense management firm in the same category with Brex, Expensify, and others. trillion up from $1.25

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CB Insights

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Combined, these 31 European startups have raised more than $21B in total funding, and operate across industries including fintech, e-commerce, healthcare, and more. Earlier this year, it launched a fintech subsidiary, Auto1 Fintech, with Deutsche Bank and Allianz. Select Investors: DST Global, DN Capital, SoftBank Group.

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Fintech Labs Insights

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

One of the paradoxes of the early digital banking era (1995 to 2007) was why Capital One was a laggard? Fast-forward six years and Capital One owns the innovation mantle, at least in the United States. Kudos to Capital One for leading the way. Exhibit 1: “Second Look” notification from Capital One.

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Fintech Labs Insights

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

But as you can see from the chart below, the digital SMB lenders started in earnest during and right after the 2007/2008 financial crash. Only 4 surviving lenders were launched prior to 2007. Whereas, 3 of the 6 largest were founded in 2007, 2008, and 2009. Prior to 2007 >>> 4. 2007 to 2011 >>> 10.

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Fintech Labs Insights

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

But as you can see from the chart below, the digital SMB lenders started in earnest during and right after the 2007/2008 financial crash. Only 4 surviving lenders were launched prior to 2007. Whereas, 3 of the 6 largest were founded in 2007, 2008, and 2009. Prior to 2007 >>> 4. 2007 to 2011 >>> 10.

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Fintech Labs Insights

AUGUST 6, 2015

A $15 million Series D round led by FTV Capital has boosted the total capital of prepaid solutions provider, CashStar , to $50 million. New investor Mosaik Partners and current investors, Passport Capital, Intel Capital, and North Hill Ventures also participated.

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Fintech Labs Insights

APRIL 16, 2020

In my 25 years in the fintech space, I’ve had the misfortune to experience three massive ecosystem shocks. To help gauge where fintech is now and how and when it will get back on its feet, let’s compare and contrast the three downturns and their recoveries. Financial crisis (2007-2008). Financial crisis. Coronavirus crisis.

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Jeff For Banks

SEPTEMBER 13, 2015

Selection: Greg Garrabrants, BofI Holding, Inc, (NASDAQ: BOFI) Greg has been in charge of the Bank since 2007. Selection: Mitch Englert, EVP of Community Banking, Capital City Bank Group, Inc. Thirty-four percent of Capital City's deposits are non-interest bearing. Imagine that. What has he delivered to his team?

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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.

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Fintech Labs Insights

AUGUST 17, 2015

Four out of the top 100 companies are Finovate alums: Kabbage , provides working capital to small businesses online. Kabbage launched the Kabbage Card at FinovateSpring 2015. Prosper demoed at the first Finovate conference, held in 2007. Founded: 2009. Headquarters: Atlanta, GA. 3-year revenue growth: 67x. 2014 revenue: $40.2

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Fintech Labs Insights

JANUARY 30, 2017

Lending capital is distributed across different loan terms (up to five years) and lenders receive monthly payments from borrowers. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company was recognized as Personal Loan Provider of the Year for the fourth year in a row at the Consumer Moneyfacts Awards in January.

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Fintech Labs Insights

DECEMBER 31, 2014

For example, Navy Federal Credit Union featured several holiday messages on its hompage the day before Christmas Eve ( see screenshot ) and Huntington Bank used an eye-catching graphic to pitch its rewards card ( screenshot below ). Following is a quick overview of the promotions, including a 1- to 5-bulb rating.

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Fintech Labs Insights

MAY 21, 2015

In a round led by Baird Capital, VantagePoint Capital Partners, and Nashville, Tennessee-area investors, edo Interactive has raised $20 million in new funding. The Series E round takes the company’s total capital to more than $93 million. In addition to the funding, edo Interactive announced a new President and CEO.

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Fintech Labs Insights

JUNE 23, 2015

An investment of $175 million has boosted Credit Karma’s total capital to $368.5 This new functionality includes the ability to consolidate student loans “with just a few clicks,” comparison shop for customized insurance quotes, find the best credit card for their spending and savings profile, and more. Named to Inc.’s

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Fintech Labs Insights

DECEMBER 29, 2015

There isn’t an abundance of deep thought about long-term financial plans, other than how to pay down inflated December credit card bills. Provide last-minute gift assistance via prepaid MasterCard/Visa cards. Credit card promo with holiday copy (lower right on homepage). Banks in the Holiday Spirit. Fifth Third Bank.

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CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Download the free report to find out how fintech is shaping the future of wealth management and investing. This openness to banking alternatives presents opportunities for fintech startups looking to innovate in financial services from the outside. get the REPORT on next generation investors. From big banks to big tech.

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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

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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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

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

DECEMBER 20, 2021

At FintechLabs we maintain a list of 21st-century fintech unicorns* updated constantly ( current list here ). Full Fintech Unicorn List. In November, we added 9 new unicorns, and lost 3, for a month-end total of 266. Their total market value is now $2.23 trillion, down $30B from last month (essentially flat). Total market value = $2.20

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CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Perhaps the most glaring example of the tendency to dismiss innovative new players was when Apple’s iPhone hit the market in 2007. It’s a house of cards.” When asked about these smaller players at the time (and even now) some companies have remained woefully dismissive. The iPhone and iPod. ” 13. ” 14.

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CB Insights

AUGUST 14, 2018

Perhaps the most glaring example of the tendency to dismiss innovative new players was when Apple’s iPhone hit the market in 2007. It’s a house of cards.” When asked about these smaller players at the time (and even now) some companies have remained woefully dismissive. The iPhone and iPod. ” 13. ” 14.

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Fintech Labs Insights

JULY 7, 2021

At FintechLIVE we maintain a list of 21st-century fintech unicorns* updated monthly (full list here ). Trulioo , Canadian fintech security company. Scalable Capital , German investech. Full Fintech Unicorn List. In June, we added 12 new unicorns for a total of 199. Their total market value is now $1.91 102(t): $2.1B

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Fintech Labs Insights

JUNE 3, 2021

At FintechLIVE we maintain a list of 21st-century fintech unicorns* updated monthly (full list here ). German lender that went public in 2007. #72 US fintech insfrastructure. US fintech insfrastructure. Full Fintech Unicorn List. In May, we added 16 new unicorns for a total of 187. 60 Paymentus : $3.8B

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Fintech Labs Insights

AUGUST 10, 2021

At FintechLIVE we maintain a list of 21st-century fintech unicorns* updated monthly (full list here ). Danish card company Pleo. Full Fintech Unicorn List. In July, we added 10 new unicorns for a total of 208. Their total market value is now $2.0 trillion, up $120B fro m last month. Unicorn count: Beginning (July 1) = 198. +

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Fintech Labs Insights

APRIL 8, 2021

At FintechLIVE we maintain a list of 21st-century fintech unicorns* updated monthly (full list here ). US-based business charge cards. Full Fintech Unicorn List. In March, we added 17 new unicorns for a month-end total of 157. The total value is now $1.62 trillion, down $30B from last month. 16 born this month (see below). +

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