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Analyzing Sequoia Capital’s investment strategy: How the VC is keeping its faith in fintech

CB Insights

Sequoia Capital is one of the world’s oldest and most accomplished venture capital firms, with its long list of early tech investments-turned-home runs including Airbnb, Apple, Instagram, Square, and WhatsApp. While 2022 was a down year for venture capital at large, Sequoia remained active with over 100 investments.

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CompatibL Shortlisted for the FTF News Technology Innovation Awards 2022

Bobsguide

FinTech Person of the Year: Alexander Sokol, CompatibL. The post CompatibL Shortlisted for the FTF News Technology Innovation Awards 2022 appeared first on Bobsguide. CompatibL is proud to have been nominated in the following categories in this year’s FTF News Technology Innovation Awards: 5.Best Voting will close on April 22.

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How to Establish Quality Fintech Partnerships

Abrigo

Components of an effective fintech partnership If leveraging new technology is a priority for your FI, ensure these three elements are present for an effective fintech partnership. . Takeaway 2 When evaluating a fintech partnership, ask how the vendor will help with integration, training, and ongoing success. Start at the Top.

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Fintech Funding: Overflow raises $20M in series B 

BankInovation

In 2023, global fintech equity deals amounted to $39.2 billion in 2022, recording a 50% year-over-year drop, according to a Jan. 18 State of Fintech report by CB Insights, a data intelligence company. Investors expect funding activity to rebound in 2024 following a year of uncertain macroeconomic conditions.

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So You Want to Be a Venture Capitalist: Best Practices for Community Banks Investing in Fintech Startups

Gonzobanker

Fintech startups looking for funding in 2023 are finding that it isn’t as easy as it was a few years ago. According to CB Insights, fintech funding in the U.S. billion in Q4 2022, down 79% from Q4 2021. Community Banks as Venture Capitalists In fact, not all providers of venture capital are venture capitalists.

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The Bank Legacy Is Dead: Long Live the Fintech Collision

Gonzobanker

While AOBA 2022 had its share of execs wanting to “fake it until they make it” with future innovation, credit is due to the bankers who are pouring real financial investment into new fintech experiments. COVID may have accelerated things, but talk of booster shots and workplace policies wasn’t the most striking contrast at AOBA 2022.

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Community Bank CEO Outlook 2022: Your priorities for the new year

Independent Banker

What changes will 2022 bring? And as local economies continue to stabilize and many challenged industries bounce back, 2022 may be the year community bankers put the rubber to the road by revisiting goals and turning them into action items. What will drive profit in 2022? Janet Silveria, Community Bank of Santa Maria.