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FinTech Firms Show Banks The ‘Art Of The Possible’ In SMB Lending

PYMNTS

So, access to capital isn’t just essential for these companies to survive — it’s critical for the economy to thrive. On the upside, researchers found small businesses’ demand for loans is at its highest level since 2012. Yet, the small business lending gap remains. For banks, the reason often comes down to profits.

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Social Capital Teardown

CB Insights

This teardown features annotations & commentary by four Social Capital partners. Thanks to the Social Capital team for updating/confirming their portfolio data on the CB Insights Editor. Social Capital is a VC fund with a focus on healthcare and education. CB Insights Note. Investment syndicates. BEST OF DISRUPTION REPORT.

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Tech Center: New York City Takes on Tech Full Force

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With a big focus on technology in Silicon Valley and Boston, New York City slowly made its way to becoming a powerhouse tech player. Albany, New York’s state capital, has a population of just over 150,000. trillion (2012). PYMNTS: What sectors of the technology landscape are thriving in NYC? Want to succeed?

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Banking's Top 5 Total Return to Shareholders: 2021 Edition

Jeff For Banks

Total return includes two components: capital appreciation and dividends. Silvergate Capital Corporation (NYSE: SI) #2. Silvergate Capital Corporation (NYSE: SI) Here we are again. Silvergate had $150 million in total revenue over the past twelve months, and has a market capitalization of $4.7 Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.

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Banking"s Top 5 Total Return to Shareholders: 2020 Edition

Jeff For Banks

Total return includes two components: capital appreciation and dividends. First Capital, Inc. Silvergate Capital Corporation (NYSE: SI) Here we are. leverage ratio combined with their internal profit generation tells me they will be extending the proverbial hat to investors for more capital to support their growth.

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Pixlee Lets Retailers Market Using Real Customers’ Photos

PYMNTS

Pixlee was founded in July of 2012 by Kyle Wong, Awad Sayeed, Miraj Mohsin and Jeff Chen, all entrepreneurs in their early 20s at the time. The company was initially founded out of Wong’s dorm room at Stanford University, and was then accepted to the StartX Business Incubator in 2012.

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How Frank And Oak Offers A Tailored-To-Fit eCommerce Experience

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Some retailers are looking to buck that trend by investing in technology and services that offer shoppers a more personalized online browsing experience — and give them the mobile features they crave during in-store interactions. So, we do a lot of different community events to try and get people following the brand and into our stores.”.

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