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Capital Float On The Path To Video-Based KYC Implementation

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This authorization came just in the nick of time, too, as such technology would soon be an effective tool to safely verify users from their homes while the pandemic made it riskier for consumers to venture out in public. Capital Float had provided 500,000 clients with $1.2 Capital Float had provided 500,000 clients with $1.2

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Chime Commands $1.5B Valuation After Capital Raise

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According to a report in CNBC , the San Francisco startup said the Series D round of venture funding was led by DST Global , as well as new investors Coatue, General Atlantic, ICONIQ Capital and Dragoneer Investment Group. Chime launched in 2013, offering debit cards, savings accounts and checking accounts to consumers without any fees.

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Kobe Bryant, Virtual Cards, Self-Service Technology Top This Week’s News

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We have deep dives into virtual card adoption and self-service technology, as well as a report on Kobe Bryant’s legacy. Bryant formed the Bryant Stibel venture capital firm in 2013 with Jeff Stibel, founder of Web.com. Kobe Bryant’s VC Firm Holds More Than $2B in Assets . Kobe Bryant, who died on Sunday (Jan.

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Chinese Investors’ $1.4B For Indian Startups Prompts Questions

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In 2013, China invested in only three Indian startups, said data provider Tracxn. . It’s a very well-capitalized economy.” . Chinese funds are playing a positive role by helping Indian startups to raise more capital,” said Amit Bhandari, a fellow at think tank Gateway House. He warned, however, that “China is the rival.?…?[It’s]

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Citi Venture Investing Head: ‘Financial Services is Becoming More Like Tech’

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This is up from 35% in 2017, and way up from 18% in 2013, according to Financial Technology Partners’ 2018 Annual Fintech Almanac. Strategic participation in fintech climbed in 2018, with 41% of all fintech financings containing either a corporate VC or strategic investor.

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RVshare Nets $100M In Funding, Seeks To Rev Up RV Rentals

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The company said the new funding will “provide capital, as well as access to KKR’s operational resources and global network.” Jon and team have proven they can deliver explosive growth with impressive capital efficiency.”. RVshare’s goal is to rapidly build up the RV rental industry, noted a press release.

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Banking's Total Return Top 5: 2013 Edition

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capital appreciation and dividends. Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc. Nasdaq: MRLN) Continuing the theme of niche banks, Marlin is a direct lender providing financing to business so they can acquire new equipment and technology while preserving capital. Not so over the three years I have been keeping track.