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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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

CB Insights

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

This growth has created major opportunities in the payments space, and companies like Stripe — the payments unicorn valued at a masive $35B — are hungry to capitalize on them. As a result of its product innovation efforts, Stripe has seen explosive growth in product adoption and valuation. A decade of online payments innovation.

Online 98

Online Company Retail Payments 98

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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

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AUGUST 2, 2019

In this latest edition of the PYMNTS Weekender, coverage includes the latest on the Apple credit card , the race to create an everyday app, a deep look at meal kit retail as Blue Apron turns seven and the latest big twist in subscription commerce. Hacker Arrested in Capital One Breach Affecting 100M+. Currently, there are 0.7

Apple 115

Apple blockchain Data Retail 115

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AUGUST 12, 2019

Among the ongoing trends in retail is the funding for online used car platforms, and the ongoing rise of eCommerce and digital payments in Latin America. percent year over year in 2019, and to sink below 17 million for the first time since 2014. What’s not guesswork is that innovation has been steadily increasing in this space.

Trends 115

Trends Online Report America 115

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DECEMBER 5, 2018

Going forward, ABEJA and Google will collaborate on AI and ML solutions across various sectors, including retail and manufacturing, driving the application of AI solutions, along with further growth in the Japanese AI sector,” the company said in a statement. The deal is a strategic one, according to ABEJA.

Google 101

Google Company Retail Maine 101

Celent Banking

OCTOBER 16, 2015

I was pleased to be invited to speak to CSI’s clients about innovation in banking (more about that later.). After Nashville, it’s been back-to-back trips to Las Vegas for the Amazon Web Services re:Invent developers conference followed by the Bankers Administration Institute’s Retail Delivery Conference.

Conference 100

Conference Las Vegas Nashville Capital 100

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. Formerly beloved brands such as Aeropostale, American Apparel, and PacSun bit the dust in 2016, and the pace of retail deaths has accelerated since then.

Retail 78

Retail Branding Company Capital 78

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

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JUNE 25, 2019

When it comes to retail, general commerce and online payments, the increasingly powerful middle class in India will probably get major credit in future textbooks for shaping the global digital economy. billion worth of capital coming from the likes of SoftBank, Sequoia Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners and Airbnb Inc.

Online 100

Online Retail Capital Marketing 100

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MAY 10, 2017

One of the biggest hurdles to starting a new business, in addition to developing an innovative out-of-the-box idea, can be where and how to obtain funding. census data, 2014 saw 452,853 new businesses, whereas each of the past forty years saw anywhere between 500K to 600K entrepreneurs move on their initiatives.

Millennials 135

Millennials Maine Groups Retail 135

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JUNE 21, 2019

In the latest edition of the PYMNTS weekender, coverage includes the latest about PayPal and Google’s views about bank charters, a deep, analytical dive into Facebook’s new payments idea, a look at the new rise of pet retail and other stories you might have missed or simply want to review. Why Pets Are Pulling Retail Innovation’s Leash.

Fraud 101

Fraud social media cryptocurrency National 101

Abrigo

APRIL 28, 2016

To be American is to have the freedom to innovate, take risks, create, transform and put in the hard work that has led to the successes – and failures – that define human progress. Many innovators with great ideas and great potential do not begin with great wealth, so they need a great government partner to support their success.

National 150

National San Jose Los Angeles United States 150

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JANUARY 15, 2019

The announcement comes as, since 2014, more than 163 million women have launched businesses across the globe, at a rate that outpaces that of businesses launched by men. To that end, Visa said on Tuesday (Jan. Kereere said that to date there has been “not enough conversation” around the issues that are being explored through the new program.

Atlanta 189

Atlanta New York social media Community 189

Celent Banking

DECEMBER 15, 2015

In 2014, Celent recognized mBank’s digital platform redesign and in 2015, Celent recognized mBank’s Bancassurance initiative. Through 2014, mBank has grown to more than 4.7 Rather than copying other financial institutions, mBank sought to deliver a best-in-class digital experience inspired from the world’s best retailers.

Branding 100

Branding Retail social media Video 100

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JANUARY 6, 2020

eCommerce was teeny at $160 billion in sales, and physical retail hadn’t yet felt the impact of the retail apocalypse that would start to punch it in the gut later that year. As we start this new decade and prep for the innovation that will propel it, there are some things we know, for sure, already. All the time.

Innovation 176

Innovation Mobile Software San Francisco 176

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FEBRUARY 10, 2017

Called by some the Warby Parker of hair color, Madison Reed has announced $13 million in new venture capital funding and a newly hired CMO. TechCrunch quoted Dorosin, who said, “[The hair coloring industry is] a $15 billion market that hasn’t seen much in the way of innovation in decades.

New York City 100

New York City New York Capital Branding 100

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2022

2022 was the year the fintech industry and venture capital firms figured out that banking is harder than everybody thought. Since 2014, Seacoast has been on a buying spree acquiring 14 banks. Let’s see how this new scale allows for big investments in future innovation. with Coinbase alone attracting $86 billion.

Community 216

Community Fintech Industry Innovation 216

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FEBRUARY 14, 2019

A report this week said that an online used-car platform in that country called BeliMobilGue has raised $10 million in fresh capital in a Series A funding to help expand its offerings. percent year-over-year in 2019, and sink below 17 million for the first time since 2014. Take Online auto retailer Vroom. Inspection Stations.

Capital 117

Capital Online Report Maine 117

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APRIL 27, 2018

In many businesses, acquiring customers used to be a function of where the business was located — a high traffic intersection for a convenience store or a well-heeled mall for a clothing retailer. By one measure , subscription company websites have seen visitor growth of over 800 percent since 2014.

Study 190

Study Retail Industry Marketing 190

PYMNTS

JANUARY 22, 2018

Even food products that cost several times more than Urban Remedy’s typical fare have made the cut — like caviar, for example, according to PYMNTS Unattended Retail tracker. Venture Capital Investment. Previous funding rounds in 2014 and 2012 have brought the company $5 million and $1 million respectively, according to Crunchbase.

San Francisco 108

San Francisco California Austin Strategy 108

PYMNTS

MAY 3, 2019

The possible IPO of the Vision Fund will take place after the vehicle is fully invested, and might result in a creation of a publicly-listed company similar to Berkshire Hathaway (and of course accessible to retail investors, now able to ostensibly act as venture capital investors) with a decidedly tech company focus.

America 123

America Company Course Technology 123

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MARCH 11, 2019

And Phillips, on the eve of founding his dessert delivery on-demand business SugarMoo in 2014, had two problems to solve. But bigger than the cupcake-replacement innovation, perhaps, was the realization five years ago that the dessert on demand market in Dubai was basically non-existent — but not unwanted. The products were solid.

Online 148

Online Marketing Millennials Branding 148

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MAY 24, 2018

That doesn’t fly in today’s fast-moving and competitive retail world, and smart executive teams know it — which may be why so many of them have been switching out or adding new members of late. At JCPenney, he was tasked with turning things around for the struggling retailer. Specialty pet retailer PetSmart has brought on J.K.

Leadership 100

Leadership Retail Groups Analytics 100

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APRIL 17, 2017

In the case of Square — the payments innovator that launched hundreds of mPOS imitators — the small problem was $2,000 worth of handblown glass that artisan Jim McKelvey couldn’t close the deal and sell. Launched in 2014 as the firm’s lending arm, Square Capital has extended over $1 billion in working capital to over 100,000 small merchants.

Apple 110

Apple Capital Cards Payments 110

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

In this week’s installment of PYMNTS’ Weekly Tech Center Roundup , we look at how the country’s capital city is developing a tech landscape that’s quickly catching up with its western counterparts. billion in EU funds aimed at promoting an innovative economy after joining the EU in 2014. million people. Poland brought in €7.2

UX 100

UX Google Innovation Meeting 100

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JULY 26, 2018

Here is how different industries are innovating with subscriptions. Reuters , citing comments that Co-founder Thomas Griesel made to a German newspaper, reported that the company wants to capitalize on a growing demand for ready-made meals. “We The global average Subscription Commerce Conversion Index merchant score grew from 62.9

Marketing 110

Marketing Software Nashville Tennessee 110

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APRIL 29, 2019

In Amazon’s case, that takes the form of holding 50 percent of all eCommerce spend and more than 6 percent – and growing – of all retail consumer spend. Certainty as Retail’s Disruptor. Amazon introduced Prime and free two-day shipping in 2005, when buying online was still a fraction of a fraction of a fraction of all retail sales.

Online 162

Online Retail Study Cards 162

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MARCH 12, 2019

In fact, options and innovations abound, with plenty of ways to customize the trip. Klook is the best capitalized of the startups, having recently attained unicorn status and having raised nearly $300 million in venture funding thus far. Booking.com added activity bookings recently, as did TripAdvisor and Airbnb.

New York 115

New York Training Course Industry 115

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Rounding out the top three investments, Notion Capital invested nearly $19 million in Smartpipe Solutions, which was a slight boost to activity in the data analytics space. After running quietly since its launch in 2014, Leveris recently announced it’s set to raise €15 million ($16.1 million) in a Series A.

Lending 100

Lending Fintech Data Capital 100

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MAY 24, 2016

Kroger is one of retail’s more anomalous figures insofar as it is massive – and yet somewhat invisible. Said simply, Kroger taken across the various retail operations it stands behind is much, much larger than most people are aware. It did over $100 billion in sales in 2014 and employs about 400,000 people.

Retail 100

Retail Operations Marketing Industry 100

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DECEMBER 12, 2016

Retailers, already sweating bullets over the “ Amazon Effect ” on their business, now have one more reason to keep sweating. The “Uber” experience meets brick-and-mortar retail. But to say that Amazon Go is about innovating checkout is like saying the iPhone innovated the telephone call. And for sure, that’s pretty cool.

Retail 100

Retail Online Branding Innovation 100