PYMNTS

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Careem Now will be separate from Careem’s ride-hailing operation and have its own app and call center. Careem has operated in 120 cities and 15 Middle East countries since its 2012 launch. Careem has been after food delivery since February, when it acquired an online restaurant listing platform.

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Accenture

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

An obvious reason is the inroads they’re making into the market, both domestically and globally: recent Accenture research finds that digital-only banks operating in the UK could amass a total of 35 million customers globally within the next 12 months, up from 13 million today. Why the intense interest in the neo-challengers?

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PYMNTS

JUNE 10, 2019

billion Canadian dollars, exiting the German market while staying in the Netherlands (with an eye on revamping operations there). billion buy of Lord & Taylor in 2006, the public debut of Hudson’s Bay as a public company in 2012, and the acquisition of Saks Fifth Avenue in 2013. billion Canadian dollars.

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CB Insights

AUGUST 1, 2017

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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PYMNTS

MARCH 7, 2016

As the recent exit of German online food delivery behemoth Delivery Hero’s exit from China last week proves, you can have a strong business model, deep pockets and a well-defined mission, and still go home empty handed. What about capital flowing into the region, from investors? In China, at least, a hero ain’t nothing but a sandwich.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

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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PYMNTS

MAY 29, 2018

Whenever it happens, it’s safe to say that a $150 billion valuation would make Ant’s IPO one of the biggest ever, putting it ahead of Facebook ’s $104 billion IPO in 2012 and behind Alibaba’s $168 billion IPO in 2014. Venture capital was provided by Sequoia Capital , a firm which normally invests in early-stage startups.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 2, 2019

The road has been long and winding for Australia’s march toward real-time payments, tracing its genesis back to 2012. Different countries operate on different messaging systems, a challenge that can be addressed by standards such as ISO 20022. Businesses are looking for better ways to manage their cash flow and working capital.”

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CB Insights

JULY 18, 2018

Investors from around the globe are flocking to Latin America — within the first half of 2018, deep-pocketed investors like Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital, and DST Global have backed startups in the region. in funding since 2012. Since 2012, investments into the region have nearly tripled. at the time. Amount ($M).

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Since its founding in 2012, the firm has specifically distinguished itself in a crowded field of tech-based underwriters, with its focus on the consumer group it calls the “underbanked middle class.”. Avant is really two businesses operating under one roof — connected in crucial ways, but separate in function.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 7, 2018

Thriving or just surviving in the omnichannel age means offering comprehensive in-store and online features that both engage customers and connect them with brands. Giving online shoppers a more personalized experience. We quickly realized that when it comes to an online store, it’s not just about having a catalog,” he explained. “We

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CB Insights

DECEMBER 10, 2020

The pandemic has also accelerated recent trends in banking, especially among the millennial demographic, which tends to favor digital banking and online brands over traditional banks. Sales and trading operations within banks can be lucrative. Capital Float is an India-based startup providing business loans through a lending platform.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 21, 2017

That’s where Reid Hoffman hatched the idea for LinkedIn in 2003 after inviting hundreds of his friends to create online profiles to get his idea for a professional online networking site off the ground. million from Benchmark Capital and changed its name to eBay. E-Bay acquired online ticket exchange, StubHub, in 2007.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 5, 2017

The rental firm operates across websites and mobile apps and offers users short- and longer-term car leasing. Yello O2O, a business services company that operates as part of the country’s Yello Mobile, received $20.8 million from Q Capital Partners, which will be slated for health care and other verticals served by the company.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 30, 2020

In addition to operating some 1,500 U.S. Petco said the upgrades include a focus on curbside pickup, same-day delivery, online appointment booking for veterinary care and more. Rival online pet supply firm Chewy staged a successful IPO last year. Petco also cut its net losses to $24.8 Roblox ($4 Billion) .

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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. Company Description: This UK-based company operates data centers in Europe and Asia. Auto1 Group now has operations in more than 30 countries. Global Switch.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 12, 2017

Years in the making, the regulation was born from the JOBS Act, which was signed into law in 2012, with Title IV of the act — also known as Regulation A+ — enabling average joes to invest in companies seeking capital. It’s complex to set up a portal and get it certified and create a seamless operating model.”.

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Fintech Labs Insights

DECEMBER 15, 2016

In a round led by Flint Capital, digital identity verification technology specialist Socure has raised $13 million in funding. Featuring participation from ff Venture Capital, Santander InnoVentures, and Two Sigma Ventures, this week’s investment takes Socure’s total financing to more than $17 million.

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Capital New York Compliance Millennials 12

PYMNTS

APRIL 17, 2017

Such was the opinion of Slate in September of 2012 — and while today it may seem a bit overzealous, as Karen Webster pointed out at the time, it was clear that Square’s ambition was to move well beyond dongle and card acceptance for teeny tiny merchants. Once they get hooked on it, they won’t want to stop.”. He said launching in the U.K.

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Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 12, 2015

If a bank deems a vendor critical to its operation, it must analyze the vendor's financial statements to be confident in its viability. Firms started in the dorm room that have no employees, just an eager volunteer, no revenue, and no capital need not apply. It received $70 million in capital a year ago. And I suspect elsewhere.

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CB Insights

AUGUST 16, 2017

Last quarter, the US unicorn “birth rate” ticked up significantly as 9 new VC-backed companies reached $1B+ valuations (compared to only 3 companies in Q1’17), the highest quarterly total since the close of Q3’15, according to our Q2’17 Venture Capital Funding Report with PwC. Valuation: $1.4B. Valuation: $1.3B.

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CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

The regions wealthiest families and individuals are competing for deals alongside venture capital firms, Chinese tech investors, and others. Sinar Mas Group has also invested in Ardent Capital. Ardent Capital, a Thai venture capital firm that seeks to develop startups addressing market gaps.

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Capital Groups Regional Management 71

PYMNTS

JANUARY 11, 2017

After launching in 2012, the company now is in more than 600 cities — including Japan — with more than 4,000 techs servicing hundreds of thousands of people per year, who have each had smartphone issues. It started out as an online, on-demand iPhone repair company. Go online and press the button and have your need to fill.

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San Francisco New York City Company New York 100

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

“The communities and local economies that they serve rely on this capital to succeed and thrive.” “Right now, business owners have a different set of expectations when it comes to accessing capital and interacting with traditional lenders,” he explained. and other markets. .

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 26, 2017

The city is able to attract investors due to its low logistical and operational costs and excellent infrastructure, international outlook and liberal government policies. As of 2012, Dubai was the 22nd most expensive city in the world and the most expensive city in the Middle East. 2016, the inflation rate was 0.12

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CB Insights

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Modern-day retail is at an inflection point as retailers face struggling physical storefronts, massive debt, and inefficient operations, among other issues. Digital laggards – Many big-box retailers either failed or were too late to establish an online presence. In 2017 to date, we have seen 21 bankruptcies. Date: June 2017.

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CB Insights

JANUARY 5, 2018

Jet.com founder Marc Lore ascended to CEO of Walmart’s US e-commerce operations, and since joining has taken the company on an e-commerce/apparel acquisition spree. It has also discussed vastly expanding its available SKUs online and improving delivery options. Walmart’s $3.3B Outdoor Voices. Disclosed funding: $31.6M.

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Celent Banking

DECEMBER 15, 2015

Long before the Simples, GoBanks, Movens or Hello Banks of the world sought to capitalize on the shift in consumer behavior, there was mBank – serving customers where they want, when they want and through an innovative direct approach that, in its day, was one of the first of its kind. Through 2014, mBank has grown to more than 4.7

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

While he had some knowledge base, he realized that there wan’t a great place online for people to find solid and unbiased answers to personal finance questions. “We According to Chen, 2012 was a pivotal moment at NerdWallet. Seems rosy, right? Still, there have been some hiccups along the way. Investment has been good.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 17, 2017

With more consumers moving to mobile transactions over visits to branches, some banks are considering closing brick-and-mortar locations to reduce operational costs. The price of real estate is prompting even the largest players in the banking world to scale back their branch operations. Staying on Top of Customer Expectations.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 1, 2018

million Series C financing round led by Foundation Capital and joined by Morgenthaler Ventures, Norwest Venture Partners and Canaan Partners. By 2012, LendingClub announced it had underwritten $1 billion in loans on its platform and was cash flow positive. In 2010, LendingClub added to its war chest with a $24.5 lending marketplace.

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Lending Fraud Management San Francisco 135

PYMNTS

JUNE 14, 2019

Big Debate Of The Week: Did Amazon’s Estimated Online Market Share Just Drop? While Amazon is fairly tight-lipped about specific numbers, eMarketer has cut its estimate of Amazon’s current online commerce market share in the U.S. percent of online commerce this year — a sharp drop from its prior estimate of 47 percent.

Retail 100

Retail Cards Marketing Tools 100

CB Insights

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Date: March 21, 2012. Zynga, creator of Facebook games Farmville, Mafia Wars, and about a dozen different types of online slot machine games, paid $210M in 2012 for OMGPOP, creators of DrawSomething!, Date: 2012. By 2012, Microsoft would take a $6.2B Zynga and OMGPOP. Price: $210M. Caterpillar and ERA.

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Google Software Innovation Company 76

CB Insights

AUGUST 14, 2017

This new unicorn cohort operates across industries, from fitness tech to cybersecurity to enterprise data management. Select Round Investors: Breyer Capital, Sutter Hill Ventures, Wildcat Venture Partners. Select Round Investors: Index Ventures, New Enterprise Associations, Ribbit Capital, Thrive Capital.

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PYMNTS

MAY 23, 2016

2012 with the intention of creating a mobile-only, merchant-owned payments scheme that ran over ACH rails. Rumored calls for capital were rebuffed. The push to offer a white-label reader, he continued, “is really a switch from online integrated payments to omnichannel integrated payments.”.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

In today’s top payments news around the world, Red Dot Capital Partners has landed $200 million to invest in tech firms, Walmart announced it would sell its retail operations in Argentina to Grupo de Narváez. Israeli’s Red Dot Capital Raises $200M For Southeast Asia-Focused Tech Startups.

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Retail Capital Payments Fintech 210

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 21, 2019

As Nan Siler, head of payment and financial operations at Kabbage, noted, it’s been a pretty wild ride, thus far. Two years later, in 2012, MCX rolled up with much the same ambition, but a different team of rivals: every major merchant in the U.S. The list goes on. The network would run on a card issued by Barclays U.S.,

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