PYMNTS

DECEMBER 28, 2016

PYMNTS consulted 21 payments executives from across the industry to share their insights on the biggest takeaways from 2016 as part of the “Payments 2016, The Year Of…” eBook. Payments 2016: The Year Of Capitulation . The year 2016 was the year of capitulation by FinTechs to the traditional banking industry.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 13, 2017

CSI Kick Start, a FinTech incubator operated by corporate payments company CSI globalVCard, said it has officially kicked off its second year of searching out B2B payments innovators. We genuinely care about their long-term success, which is what really sets our investment model apart from most other venture capital funding models.”.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

B2B startups saw a little bit of everything this week when it came to venture capital. And that goes for the industries covered, too, with treasury management’s Kyriba, blockchain’s BlockApps and enterprise security’s Druva landing on the board, to name a few. Find out who else secured funding below.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 1, 2020

billion in venture capital funding in May, BostInno reported. BostInno reported that fundraising for new investments by venture capital and private equity firms was less but still evident. Below are the startups that raised capital in May, according to data compiled by BostInno. Boston’s biotech industry raised more than $1.5

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Bank Innovation

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

We are proud fintech nerds, and for five years we have marked the Coolest Brands in Banking on Bank Innovation based not on the type of sunglasses worn by a CEO, but on the Read More. When we think of cool, James Dean doesn’t immediately come to mind. The app Songsterr does.

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PYMNTS

MAY 19, 2020

The move comes as the firm says non-traditional tech firms are changing the definition of the traditional supply chain to bolster vehicle innovation, according to an announcement. GuardKnox, which was launched in 2016, adapted processes used to keep fighter jets safe from cyberattacks and applied them to vehicle security.

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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.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

Belgium’s capital city is becoming known for more than just housing major international institutions like EU Parliament, EU Commission and NATO. The city was ranked as a strong innovator by the latest edition of the Regional Innovation Scoreboard (RIS 2016). Belgium is on the path toward a digital revolution. environment.

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PYMNTS

MAY 24, 2016

In an effort to show some recognition to the “good guys” out there and the innovative efforts being made to disrupt their respective marketplaces, Gartner has identified the recipients of this year’s “Cool Vendor” recognitions.

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Fraud Innovation Retail System 138

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

And in lending, with the financial crisis in the rearview mirror, a decade on, invention – okay, innovation – has become a hallmark, at least in some corners. Much has been said about the wealth effect of those who held and hold stock market securities, and much has been written about income disparity. Invention can become necessity.

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PYMNTS

MAY 18, 2020

Judo Bank, a challenger bank, received $148 million in a Series C funding round from investors, including existing backers like Ironbridge Capital and Bain Capital. The bank has seen an avalanche of funding in recent times, as this recent round comes 10 months after it was able to secure $261.6

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 4, 2019

In 2016, it was lower and companies only saw $4.3 These were OYO Rooms, a hospitality company, which raised $1 billion in September, and food delivery company Swiggy , which also secured a cool billion. That number is down from the $988 million raised in 380 rounds in 2017 and the $1 billion in 430 rounds raised in 2016.

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PYMNTS

MAY 30, 2016

And to make sure that everyone starts off 2016, Part II on the same footing, we thought we would bring you a few of the top trending stories, as well as hot data/research topics, that will give you a head start on that all-important planning for 2016 and beyond. Secure Convenience: The New Password Death March? Digital Identity.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

In tech, innovation is everything. In innovation, intellectual property is, well, almost everything — it can be the hardware, the software, the processes that come from creative endeavor. The overall pace, seen globally, has been up quite a bit, as measured against the 134 patents worldwide seen in 2016. And patents?

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PYMNTS

JULY 15, 2020

Coconut has previously brought in growth capital through the site. Open banking, which was rolled out in 2016, made the nine biggest banks in Britain let their clients securely share their financial information with third-party apps to strengthen competition, provide better offerings for consumers and foster innovation.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

According to “Digital Disruption — Revisited: What FinTech VC Investments Tells Us About A Changing Industry,” Citi expects an influx in venture capital across the FinTech startup scape. China saw more than half of the world’s FinTech investments in the first nine months of 2016, the bank noted. But not all markets are created equal.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Financial institutions generally are moving away from self-managed, on-premise technology and are finding hosted solutions that provide the security and scalability they need. Dollars for innovation tied up in IT infrastructure. That leaves resources – in terms of both capital and staffing – available for other needs.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 10, 2016

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. Canada and Brazil. It looks like it’s no harm, no foul for Apple. Hackers Go For Gold In Rio.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Eager to capitalize on consumers’ desire for mobile payment options, several technology providers and merchants recently rolled out new mobile ordering and payment options. Similarly, Parking BOXX recently announced the first to secure a certification from Moneris Solutions Corporation for mobile payments. About the Tracker.

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Celent Banking

OCTOBER 17, 2016

This year’s Sibos theme was “Transforming the Landscape”, organized around four themes: Banking, Compliance, Culture, and Securities. A selection of Sibos session recordings is available on the Sibos website. With my research focus of Corporate Banking, my discussions focused on three key topics.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Many of these companies are turning to new and innovative techniques, such as machine learning, to counter this threat. billion since 2016, while account opening fraud rose from $703 million to $1.3 billion since 2016. Developments From Around The World Of Digital Fraud. Fraud is on the rise in a variety of forms. billion to $7.2

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Bank Innovation

MAY 9, 2016

We can all agree Credit Karma, Chase Mobile, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and PayPal aren’t leaving the Top Ten on App Annie anytime soon. But ratings and rankings aren’t everything — there’s also the cool factor. How easy is the app to use? Does it makes us feel good (even Read More.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 28, 2017

venture capital sphere this week: VC funding for FinTech startups in Q1 alone hit $1.2 Analysts said the industry has seen its highest venture capital activity since Q1 of 2016, fueled by focus on late-stage investment rounds. This week’s B2B venture capital roundup is quite indicative of these trends.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Venture capital has hit a plateau, according to some analysts. “After $100M+ checks flowed freely to VC-backed companies through much of 2015, the mega-round trend has settled into a lower range through 2016,” concluded KPMG and CB Insights in their Q3 2016 venture capital report.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Japanese business to business (B2B) payments firm JCB is partnering with Singapore blockchain technology provider Keychain to capitalize on using blockchain in the payments space, JCB announced in a press release. Keychain is developing an innovative data security framework targeting the financial, industrial and enterprise spaces.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 2, 2019

While commercial card innovation certainly accelerated in 2018, progress can always continue. Recent Capital One research also uncovered how sluggish mobile payments adoption has been in the corporate setting. ” Enhancing Security. One area of development that J.P. Following The Consumer Trend. ” .

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Mobile Cards Samsung America 211

Independent Banker

JULY 31, 2022

In partnership with Nymbus, the bank’s custom digital platform is built on a secure cloud-native core banking system with an open API architecture. While many banks are utilizing technology and trying to be innovative, they are doing so on an existing legacy structure that is too expensive, painful and ingrained in their culture to change.”.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Founded in 2002, simPRO secured $31 million in growth capital in 2016 as part of an aggressive product innovation and expansion strategy. “By partnering with Square’s trusted payment platform, we are simplifying the billing and invoicing process for our customers.”.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 14, 2016

13) it closed a $13 million round of funding led by Flint Capital, with participation from ff Venture Capital, Santander InnoVentures and Two Sigma Ventures, as well as other investors. In a press release, Socure said it will use the capital to scale operations, accommodating the 300 percent growth it has seen in 2016.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 11, 2018

The latest round was led by Temasek with participation from Rockwell Automation, Aster Capital, Next47, Envision Ventures and Tekfen Ventures. Original Claroty investors Bessemer Venture Partners, Team8 , Innovation Endeavors and ICV all participated in the round, the company said in the press release.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 6, 2017

The small business loan market is oversaturated, she argued, creating a “FinTech credit bubble” that first showed signs of deflating as investors pulled out of some players like CAN Capital and LendingClub in 2016. The market is ripe for consolidation and beneficial partnerships,” Grealish wrote. Alternative Lending. SalaryFinance.

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Lending Capital Marketing Report 152

PYMNTS

MAY 8, 2019

PYMNTS readers might recall that late last year, FreightRover secured $500 million in financing to fuel its factoring operations, with the capital coming from Crayhill Capital Management. a trucking firm also based in Indianapolis (capital of a state whose motto is “The Crossroads of America”). The 1,000 largest U.S.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 14, 2020

However, the Journal cited unnamed sources as saying that the London-based Barclays is also bidding for GM’s card business, while current issuer Capital One is unlikely to let the account go without a fight. The GM card has about $3 billion in outstanding balances, making it an attractive target. country manager, said in a statement.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 2, 2018

“The merchant cash industry first started as a product for unbankable clients,” said Andrew Mallinger, COO of PIRS Capital, in a recent interview with PYMNTS. “It There are scenarios, too, in which a merchant cash advance may actually be the best financial option for a business in need of working capital. ”

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 17, 2019

million in a funding round that was led by Pangaea Ventures and Happiness Capital. The increase has the effect of stifling a global economy driven by innovation and new ideas. The value of fake and counterfeit products went from $461 billion in 2013 to $509 billion in 2016. Now, the company reportedly has raised $7.5

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 17, 2019

million in a funding round that was led by Pangaea Ventures and Happiness Capital. The increase has the effect of stifling a global economy driven by innovation and new ideas. The value of fake and counterfeit products went from $461 billion in 2013 to $509 billion in 2016. Now, the company reportedly has raised $7.5

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Fraud Innovation Technology Mobile 101

Bank Innovation

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Investors appear to be racing to disperse funds before 2016 comes to an end — and fintechs are benefiting. Also filling their piggy banks were security and wealth management startups. In the past week, alt-payment companies have led the pack with eight-figure fund raises from high profile investors.

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