PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

You may have missed our coverage of a few of the retail innovators that are summed up below, arranged in no particular order, or perhaps you’ll want to revisit them anew. It was hard to pick up any article about retail and not end up reading an obituary for a mall in 2014. The Strength of SMBs In Innovation. Shoes As A Currency.

Retail 151

Retail Innovation Online Meeting 151

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 21, 2019

As Seedrs CEO Jeff Kelisky told Karen Webster in a recent discussion, while most people in 2009 took one look at the sputtering and shuddering economy, there was a whole class of innovators and entrepreneurs who didn’t see a nuclear wasteland where the economy used to be. They saw a greenfield waiting to be planted. The list goes on.

Innovation 131

Innovation Payments Apple Mobile 131

CB Insights

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Although startups based in California, New York, and Massachusetts have traditionally accounted for the majority of VC tech investment in the US, VCs are spurring other hotbeds of innovation across the country. We excluded debt deals and only considered venture capital, corporate venture capital, super angel, and growth equity firms.

United States 78

United States Capital DC Rhode Island 78

PYMNTS

MAY 27, 2020

Zoox was founded in 2014 and has been working to develop electric-powered robot taxis. Meeting all three of these goals would require vast capital, and Zoox lacks the automotive partners that facilitate other startups like Cruise (GM) or Argo AI (Volkswagen and Ford).

Las Vegas 245

Las Vegas San Francisco Technology Meeting 245

Fintech Labs Insights

APRIL 12, 2024

The last one, published in Jan 2014, featured 50 innovations (see below). I will update with milestones from 2014 to today and publish next month. Note: These are the rankings from 10 years ago. I’m taking suggestions here (so far: crypto, BNPL, earned-wage access, chatbots, deposit networks).

Innovation 15

Innovation Fintech Online Mobile 15

Bank Innovation

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Santander InnoVentures, the venture capital arm of Santander Bank, has invested $6 million in Mexican fintech ePesos. The fund was launched in 2014 and has […]. InnoVentures was the leader in the round, though VilCap Investments, Finlab, and Pomona Impact also invested.

America 218

America Capital Fintech Mobile 218

PYMNTS

AUGUST 12, 2020

Mastercard Accelerate works with FinTechs “through all stages of growth and transformation — market entry, expansion, product development, diversification and innovation,” the firm said. Mastercard is thrilled to partner with some of the world’s most innovative startups to transform the future of commerce.”.

Fintech 163

Fintech Innovation cryptocurrency blockchain 163

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Co-signed by the American Bankers Association, Bank Policy Institute, Independent Community Bankers of America and The Clearing House, the letter argues that banks and non-bank technology firms are both already embracing innovation in customer service offerings. FDIC), the states and the courts.

Regulation 349

Regulation National System Industry 349

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The survey predicted innovations in SMB working capital financing to grow more than 20 percent by 2025. Through the partnership, Funding Societies seeks to lower the barrier of access to working capital for small businesses. Since Funding Societies is also looking at growth, the partnership seemed logical.

Capital 141

Capital Regional Survey Innovation 141

CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

One solution: in-house healthcare innovation labs. We put together a list of healthcare innovation labs from new entries to the field, as well as some of the oldest — and most familiar — names in health. Sometimes corporate innovation goes wrong , and we’ve written about corporate innovation theater before.

Innovation 73

Innovation Cleveland New York New York City 73

PYMNTS

APRIL 5, 2020

Founded in 2014 by Kevin Bunker, Zentalis Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focusing on cancer treatment. The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the stock market, causing 20 firms to postpone IPOs, according to Renaissance Capital. It will also seek acquisitions and investments.

San Diego 146

San Diego California Capital Marketing 146

Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 18, 2014

capital appreciation and dividends. The lion''s share of their growth, profitability, and capital have come since their re-branding to Open Bank in 2010. If their platitudes about scale and all that goes with it are correct, then the largest FIs should logically demonstrate better shareholder returns. BofI Holding, Inc.

North Dakota 93

North Dakota Arizona Minnesota Los Angeles 93

Javelin Strategy & Research

MAY 2, 2014

Stocks, IPOs, and large real estate investments are all mainstream in 2014, as startups empower a new wave of everyday consumers with investment tools. It’s no longer about having the most features; it’s about delighting consumers into enjoying a task that they used to dread. The intersection of Wall Street and Main Street is digital.

Trends 56

Trends System Mobile Maine 56

PYMNTS

MARCH 17, 2017

But on the second day of Innovation Project 2017, eyes were beyond Beantown and cast toward the world at large. I’ve been around this industry now deploying capital for, let’s say, 18 years, and I’ve never seen a product or invested in a product that has higher customer approval rates than the traditional deferred deposit advance loans.

Innovation 103

Innovation Lending Boston Security 103

PYMNTS

JUNE 7, 2017

BAM Worldwide, a provider of cash management and working capital, e payment solutions to the transportation industry , announced Tuesday (June 6) that it has completed a $10-million investment led by Millstone Capital Partners. BAM provides technology, payments processing and working capital loans to the U.S. trucking industry.

Atlanta 101

Atlanta Capital Industry Online 101

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 23, 2018

In a press release , Visa said the investment will go to help Conductor expand its products and to accelerate innovation in payments. Conductor, which has been backed by Riverwood Capital since 2014, is a key technology processing platform for retailers, banks and other companies in Brazil, according to the press release.

Company 128

Company Payments America Regional 128

PYMNTS

JANUARY 30, 2017

Nyca Partners, the venture capital firm focused on the FinTech market, raised $125 million for a second fund. According to a report , Hans Morris, the former Visa president turned venture capitalist, created Nyca Partners in 2014, launching a $30 million fund.

Fintech 100

Fintech Capital Lending Innovation 100

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Jess Turner, Mastercard’s executive vice president for North America Products and Innovation, tells PYMNTS the venture is just one part of the firm’s push to help gig workers get benefits. Mastercard will initially make the Stride platform available through two partners, Jobble and Mobility Capital Finance (or “MoCaFi”).

America 291

America Innovation Customer Experience Industry 291

PYMNTS

MARCH 20, 2018

The “Scottish Pacific SME Growth Index,” released twice a year, found the portion of small businesses that said they would use banks for funding declined from 38 percent in 2014 to 24 percent in 2018. At the same time, interest in alternative lenders increased. Nearly half (47.6

Fintech 118

Fintech Lending Survey Innovation 118

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Carvana, which sells both used and new cars, has been one of the main innovators in the space, with its high-profile vending machines in several major markets. The company reported a stellar third quarter as used cars and contactless delivery are driving the market.

Company 131

Company Retail Boston Capital 131

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 27, 2020

firms alone raised more than $435 billion, far outpacing the $279 billion raised in 2014, the previous annual record. As 2020 sunsets, we’ve seen all manner of listings, including previously less-prevalent ones that, in a year like no other, outperformed traditional initial public offerings in terms of dollars raised.

New York 270

New York US Examples Training 270

PYMNTS

AUGUST 10, 2016

In fact, the venture and entrepreneurial ecosystem grew by 20 percent from 2014 to 2015 alone. In general, venture capitalists are boosting their investments in Latin America, with funding reaching $594 million in 2015, a stark increase from $387 million in 2012, the Latin America Venture Capital Association confirmed.

Innovation 100

Innovation Apple social media America 100

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Those include Wellington Management Company and Hillhouse Capital. Swiggy was started in 2014. Swiggy has been at the forefront of elevating the potential of Indian food delivery with its industry-changing innovations and focus on delivering the best consumer experience to millions of Indians,” he said.

Capital 136

Capital Management Innovation Company 136

Banking 4 Tomorrow

DECEMBER 24, 2014

2014 was the biggest year in FinTech by far with billions being invested globally, which is to be expected in a global growth sector. StrategyEye estimated that there was $2.8Bn raised in 2014 via venture capital investments in […]. But how much was invested globally in FinTech this year?

Customer Experience 106

Customer Experience Google Fintech Innovation 106

FICO

MAY 17, 2023

As a company we have spent a tremendous amount of capital and resources, in building and developing what is going to be a platform that will power this vision. Innovation is incredibly important. There is no growth without innovation. There is no growth without innovation. Innovation is the key to growth.

Customer Experience 97

Customer Experience Innovation Trends Strategy 97

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

In a press release, Visa said the investment will go to help Conductor expand its products and to accelerate innovation in payments. Conductor, which has been backed by Riverwood Capital since 2014, is a key technology processing platform for retailers, banks and other companies in Brazil, according to the press release.

Regulation 173

Regulation Payments Meeting Strategy 173

Bobsguide

APRIL 12, 2022

Since its foundation, the company’s treasury management software system has evolved into one of the world’s most sophisticated treasury management products, reflecting the global financial industry’s technological innovation and increasingly complex nature. Melior Equity Partners was founded in 2019 by Jonathan Cosgrave and Peter Garvey.

Software 147

Software System Management Groups 147

Fintech Labs Insights

AUGUST 14, 2014

FinovateFall 2014 is just six weeks away and the buzz is building. Based on that surge, we''re now projecting a Finovate record audience of over 1,300 innovators, entrepreneurs, executives and investors! FinovateFall 2014 is sponsored by: The Bancorp , CapitalSource , Financial Technology Partners , Greater St.

St. Louis 25

St. Louis San Francisco New York Capital 25

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. Get all the latest data on innovation, startups, & disruption.

Capital 34

Capital Software Google Company 34

Bank Innovation

MAY 1, 2016

Robinhood: On Target Launched in December 2014, Robinhood is a zero-fee stock trading app that quickly gained popularity among financially ambitious millennials. Robinhood was paid the enormous compliment of having “cracked the millennial code” by none other than Jay Sidhu, CEO of Customers Bank and founder of BankMobile.

Millennials 240

Millennials social media Operations Cards 240

PYMNTS

MARCH 1, 2016

The tallies are in: Innovate Finance has calculated the state of investment in FinTech for 2015, and we have the numbers. Innovate Finance released The 2015 FinTech Investment Landscape this month, a report that offers a snapshot at how investors are placing their money among financial innovators. Corporate Venture Capital.

Fintech 100

Fintech Lending Capital Innovation 100

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Those are among the findings of the sixth annual Financially Underserved Market Size report that was released jointly last week by the Center for Financial Services Innovation and Core Innovation Capital. percent over 2014. The total financial activity logged by the group as a whole came to $1.6

Study 100

Study United States Payments Innovation 100

PYMNTS

AUGUST 8, 2018

JPMorgan is setting up a financial inclusion lab in India through a partnership with the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad’s (IIMA) Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship (CIIE). According to FinTech Futures , the $9.5

United States 100

United States Fintech Community Innovation 100

CB Insights

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

The corporate venture capital ecosystem is expanding far beyond the likes of Google Ventures and Intel Capital. According to our 2017 CB Insights Corporate Venture Capital Report , the number of new corporate venture capital firms making first-time investments reached record levels in 2017. Intel Capital.

Samsung 68

Samsung Google Capital Innovation 68

Fintech Labs Insights

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

FinDEVr San Francisco 2014 -- our first event focused on fintech developers -- is less than three weeks away and we are getting very excited! The show is going to be an incredible showcase of the tools, platforms and APIs that are being used to build the next generation of fintech innovation. We''ll see you there!

San Francisco 22

San Francisco California Innovation Capital 22

Fintech Labs Insights

AUGUST 11, 2014

FinDEVr San Francisco 2014 -- the first event focused on fintech developers -- is less than two months away, and we''re excited to announce our presenters! These leading companies came from a competitive application process designed to find the best ideas and innovations for fintech developers. We''ll see you there!

San Francisco 22

San Francisco Fintech California Innovation 22

Bank Innovation

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Loot, a startup begun in 2014 by founder Ollie Purdue — who was finishing up school at the time of the company’s founding — has raised £2.2 Another digital banking startup has raised funding this week, this time to expand a current account offering aimed at students and millennials. million, or about $2.9 million, in […].

Digital Banking 191

Digital Banking Millennials Capital Mobile 191