PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

The cash flow challenges for small businesses have been in place for a while, in Latin America since well before the pandemic took root. And in an interview with PYMNTS, Jacob Shoihet , co-founder and CEO of the online financing platform Marco Financial , said the problem is particularly acute for exporters. “In

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United States Regional America Trends 286

PYMNTS

AUGUST 7, 2019

Volanty, an online Brazilian used car market startup, raised 70 million reais ($17.6 Monashees Capital and Canary also invested in Volanty in this round after last year providing 19 million reais ($4.8 SoftBank launched a $5 billion Latin America fund in March, the largest investment of venture capital funds the region has seen.

America 119

America Regional Fintech Capital 119

PYMNTS

MAY 2, 2017

For small businesses, expansion is key, and expansion needs capital. The company has said that it is the first bank in Puerto Rico to offer digital services, ranging from business credit cards to working capital loans to SBA loans.

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Puerto Rico Lending Online United States 118

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 4, 2019

These new capabilities and partnerships fuel our mission to empower businesses to grow,” said Payoneer VP, Regional Head of Americas Iain McNicoll. In February, the company debuted a financing solution, its Capital Advance service, that connects eCommerce companies to working capital financing.

Capital 152

Capital Regional America Payments 152

CB Insights

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

As businesses and consumers become more comfortable using credit cards online, the proportion of US commerce that takes place online has steadily increased over the last 20 years. Specifically, the Collisons aimed to more seamlessly connect online businesses and payment processors, allowing more businesses to accept online payments.

Online 98

Online Company Retail Payments 98

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

customers feel that online-only banks are “less legitimate” than those with branches. From mid-2012 to mid-2017, Capital One Financial Corp. cut 22 percent and Regions Financial Corp. Still, big banks like JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America are committing to opening new branch locations, specifically in new cities.

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Mobile America Boston Survey 109

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 23, 2018

have capitalized on a sea change in how we pay. Cross-border online commerce — awash with opportunities to claim new customers and, of course, grow top lines — should quicken the collective pulse of U.S. To capitalize on that aforementioned eCommerce growth in emerging markets and log sales in those regions, U.S.

Payments 164

Payments Regional Online America 164

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

VTEX, an eCommerce company that has helped companies like Walmart sell online, has raised $140 million in a funding round led by SoftBank’s Latin American fund, according to a report by TechCrunch. Gomide said VTEX needs to look beyond just serving its own region. “At billion in gross merchandise value.

Software 108

Software America Regional Tools 108

PYMNTS

JULY 13, 2020

But there’s another driving motivator behind the growth of the global freelancing economy, according to Payoneer Vice President Americas, Regional Head, SMB Iain McNicoll , and Vice President, Regional Head, South East Asia Miguel Warren.

Payments 273

Payments Regional Community Trends 273

PYMNTS

APRIL 23, 2019

There has been a lot of interest from China toward the Latin American region, with companies like Didi Chuxing , Huawei and Baidu all looking for investments in the area. It’s about learning from their experience in China and in other Asian markets to inform our Latin America strategy,” Barbieri told Reuters.

Mobile 155

Mobile Metro Regional America 155

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

As reported, iwoca , a small business lender focused on online lending (with loans up to 250,000 pounds) said it raised 150 million pounds in debt and equity financing (where the division was 20 million pounds of equity financing and with the remainder as debt), as per reports Monday (Feb. In news that came from across the Pond, two U.K.-based

Fintech 187

Fintech Lending Capital Regional 187

PYMNTS

JUNE 7, 2019

This week’s B2B Venture Capital roundup is all about data. However, the biggest funding round of the week went to a company that is not yet in the B2B FinTech space, though it has plans to use the capital to launch a cross-border, small business (SMB) money-transfer service. Catch up on the latest investment rounds below.

Data 139

Data Capital Analytics Lending 139

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Not the financial industry’s “Troublemakers ” – those regional and community banks, credit unions and supporting fintech entrepreneurs who continue to engage customers and communities and find niches that keep the grassroots of our country’s financial system alive and kicking. billion bank in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Fintech 195

Fintech Community Regional Technology 195

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Visa has signed a deal to acquire YellowPepper, which works with upstarts in Latin America and the Caribbean. Bain Capital Ventures: 2020 Is B2B Payments’ Breakout Year. Bain Capital Ventures’ partner Matt Harris told PYMNTS that 2020 marked the tipping point for commercial payments. Fun, Cool And Otherwise Interesting .

Technology 161

Technology Apple Payments Capital 161

PYMNTS

AUGUST 8, 2019

The company started to sell products with the Starbucks label in February in Asia, Europe and Latin America, Reuters reported. To tap growth in a place where coffee consumption per capita is said to be low compared to international standards, Nestle began to offer coffee that is Starbucks-branded in mainland China.

Comparison 122

Comparison Branding Regional America 122

PYMNTS

MARCH 1, 2019

Cybersecurity returned to the top of the B2B startup investment list as three companies in the enterprise security realm landed nearly half of the $246 million in B2B venture capital this week. Commerce Ventures, Flint Capital, Two Sigma Ventures, Synchrony and Sorenson Capital also participated, according to reports.

Security 189

Security Capital Analytics Software 189

PYMNTS

JULY 15, 2020

But a new eCommerce platform coming out of the Alibaba Group in Southeast Asia is bringing a unique business model to malls in that region, one that could provide a blueprint for struggling U.S. The platform to bring malls online — or create a virtual mall — is being led by an Alibaba-owned company called Lazada. shopping destinations.

Groups 153

Groups Branding Retail Taxes 153

PYMNTS

AUGUST 23, 2017

The round was led by American venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. The company’s mobile app allows retailers to access select in-store services , including assisted selling, checking the company’s online and in-store inventory, mobile checkout and customer communication.

Retail 101

Retail Software Mobile Online 101

South State Correspondent

JANUARY 4, 2023

Because many banks are now producing below their cost of capital, growth further exacerbates their issues and drives them out of business (likely through a sale) faster. Without the windfall of profit accrued to banks in 2022 because of faster-than-expected rate increases, banks will need to be better allocators of capital. Conclusion.

Community Bank 195

Community Bank Capital Training Lending 195

CB Insights

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Investors from around the globe are flocking to Latin America — within the first half of 2018, deep-pocketed investors like Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital, and DST Global have backed startups in the region. Private technology companies in Latin America have raised over $5.8B Want the 12-page report for free?

America 47

America Regional Capital Groups 47

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

The cloud, artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics are all prevalent themes in this week’s venture capital breakdown, with startups working to overhaul entire processes for their enterprise customers, from logistics to workforce management. New backers Edge Capital Group and World Innovation Lab tacked onto the round, too.

Capital 156

Capital Management Technology Operations 156

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Asia outpaced North America in funding volume for the FinTech world, and this week’s B2B venture capital roundup seems to reflect that, with several deals from VCs in the region. But North America surprisingly came out on top — blowing the competition out of the water with three deals valuing nearly $70 million.

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Fintech US Capital Community 100

CB Insights

AUGUST 3, 2017

Latin America’s fintech scene is gaining momentum, with 80+ fintech deals closing for around $300M in 2016, and over 100 deals already closed in 2017. Latin America fintech companies are creating solutions aimed at rethinking banking, lending, and payments in the region. Track LatAm fintech companies. LatAm Fintech.

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Company Fintech Comparison Marketing 65

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 14, 2016

With a focus on providing working capital to local SMEs, LulaLend said it will use the funds to expand its team and further develop its solution, which focuses on transparency and speed in the application, lending and repayment process. FlexiLoans offers an online lending platform for small businesses and launched in Nov.

Lending 100

Lending US Capital Report 100

CB Insights

AUGUST 26, 2021

SoftBank’s capital firepower has helped it become the #2 unicorn investor in the world. SoftBank has backed a slew of edtech startups in 2021, from AI tutor Riiid to online education platform Unacademy to employee upskilling company Go1. . Clearco provides growth capital for small businesses.

Regional 94

Regional Fintech Analysis Company 94

PYMNTS

JUNE 19, 2019

million in fresh funding, capital that will go toward “a B2B offering (that allows) individual travel agents at large online travel management companies and tour operators to offer a ‘seamless travel experience’ to their end customers, making the booking experience simpler, faster and cheaper.”. based startup called Duffel.

Innovation 152

Innovation Industry United States Payments 152

Tech and Finance

JULY 13, 2016

Regional and mid-tier banks face an uphill battle on the digital front, but have advantages they can capitalize on with some focus and determination. Alarm bells are sounding in boardrooms of regional and mid-tier banks across the U.S. Or at least they should be. Mobile Banking Functionality Benchmark. The 2016 U.S.

Regional 28

Regional Mobile Millennials Study 28

PYMNTS

AUGUST 15, 2018

In terms of regions, Mexico saw the most toy industry growth at 15 percent for the first half of the year. In terms of regions, North America – driven by the United States – is the largest part of the world for toy sales. Sales of toys around the world are on the move: The NPD Group found that toy industry sales topped $18.4

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Industry United States Groups Branding 102

PYMNTS

MAY 27, 2016

The B2B venture capital roundup this week is flush with startups providing services to other corporates that, in one way or another, impact the business’ bottom line. Konfio links microbusinesses in the region to financing. SME Lending. But only a few startups this week offer companies a direct financial service. ” BigID.

Capital 100

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 4, 2017

It’s not all venture capital, but the investments do suggest that the FinTech industry, and its backers, aren’t quite ready to let go of the promise of alternative finance. Wamda Capital led the round, while Omidyar Network, DOB Equity, Uqalo, 1776, Blue Haven Initiative, Alpha Muni and AHL also participated. Cybersecurity.

Lending 109

Lending Capital Fintech Data 109

PYMNTS

JANUARY 26, 2017

The centrally located city, which is globally recognized as a hub for European, African and Asian business, is placing its focus on boosting its status as a FinTech capital of the world. DIFC is uniquely positioned to become the regional hub for FinTech. FinTech Hive Generates Buzz. Dubai is the land of opportunity.

Fintech 100

Fintech Regional Innovation Leadership 100

MyBankTracker

DECEMBER 17, 2020

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ATM Cards FDIC Online 52

PYMNTS

JUNE 9, 2017

A market that Praeger’s firm, AvidXchange, is in the business of serving by offering invoice automation and payment processes services solutions for those “Mighty Middle” businesses in North America. Currently, the firm boasts integrations into 130 accounting and other back-office systems across 5,500 customers in North America.

Payments 122

Payments Cards Tools Management 122

PYMNTS

JUNE 9, 2018

The trend in Brazil has been visible in other parts of Latin America. However, this year, merchants noted that sales are down from what they were during the 2014 World Cup at the same time — a situation, according to The Kathmandu Post , largely attributable to the sudden emergence of eCommerce in the region.

Regional 109

Regional Retail Branding Marketing 109

Javelin Strategy & Research

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

According to Wall Street Journal reports , the list of banks cutting off aggregators includes Bank of America, J.P. The irony is that some banks aggregate data on behalf of their customers, too, including BofA , USAA , and Regions Bank. The challenge for banks and credit unions is that they’ve created a “convenience conundrum.”

Data 40

Data Security Management Regional 40

PYMNTS

AUGUST 17, 2017

Chase, Wells Fargo, Bank of America and Citi, to name a few, all scaled back their physical bank branch locations between 2012 and 2016, according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The price of real estate is prompting even the largest players in the banking world to scale back their branch operations.

Millennials 132

Millennials Digital Banking San Francisco Fintech 132

PYMNTS

AUGUST 9, 2016

Our brands are strengthening their connections with customers through digital, and especially mobile, enhancements that create richer experiences, whether shopping online or in stores or any combination of channels.”. But the quarter wasn’t showing any tangible results. But again, another quarter has passed – and as Gap Inc.

Retail 100

Retail Branding US Maine 100