PYMNTS

AUGUST 24, 2018

The big B2B venture capital news of the week was Augmentum Fintech’s trio of investments, signaling the company’s focus on the B2B FinTech market — but it wasn’t the only firm targeting this startup space. The company secured $50 million in private equity funding from BV Investment Partners, Built In Austin said this week.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Through intelligent automation, our platform provides operational efficiency, improved customer experience, and faster payments, representing a $21 billion opportunity for lenders and borrowers.”. The funding will also go to support its effort to expand its software engineering and sales teams located in Austin, Texas. “We

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PYMNTS

MARCH 22, 2019

Overall, Bainter said the storage market is near surpassing $30 billion, and that there are approximately 2.5 The company currently operates in Austin, Houston, Phoenix and Seattle. “We We always try to target high-growth markets,” Bainter said, adding that those locations are seeing a lot of expansion.

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PYMNTS

JULY 9, 2019

However, that is not the case with Farmhouse Market, a cashierless store in New Prague, Minnesota, population roughly 8,000. We looked to technology to assist us,” she said. And as with Farmhouse Market, these new offerings often operate at intersection of tech and health. It’s starting to see traction again.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 15, 2017

Amazon is partnering with Galvanize — a 21st-century school for entrepreneurs, engineers, and data scientists — to offer Alexa Skills development workshops that will teach small developers and startups how to build skills for Amazon Alexa, the operating system for smart speaker Echo.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 29, 2017

Drako had founded several companies, including Barracuda Networks, and was frustrated with the lack of real-time information about his manufacturing operations. Cece and Drako met while running companies in Silicon Valley and later reconnected in Austin, Texas, to author a solution that could kill both birds with one stone.

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PYMNTS

JULY 3, 2019

Digital technology and payment methods are playing big roles in fueling advances and boosting the appeal of unattended retail. Indeed, the estimated value of the global intelligent vending machine market by 2025 is $15 billion. Not only that, but the projected CAGR of the global interactive kiosk market from 2019 to 2027 is 6.1

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PYMNTS

MAY 1, 2019

At the same time, Gandhi noted the product and quality of apartments have grown so rapidly that the market has facilitated a true boutique experience, a concept he doesn’t think was available even 10 years ago. Locale currently lists locations in Austin, Houston and Nashville on its website. The Apart-Hotel Market.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 18, 2019

They were to be available in some Chicago, Nashville, Austin and New York stores beginning on Oct. When it comes to thredUP, Sourcing Journal says the platform “has helped to invigorate the online secondhand market, which experts believe is on the brink of explosion.” Madewell is no stranger to efforts in sustainability, however. (The

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

Payworks ‘ gateway technology, Pulse, wants to provide the lifeblood to point-of-sale transactions for merchants using EMV, contactless and mobile wallets. PYMNTS caught up with CEO Christian Deger to find out what keeps Payworks “pulsing” away in the global payments market of gateway providers. headquarters in Austin, Texas.

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PYMNTS

JULY 5, 2019

The facility, which has been in operation since March, serves more than 100 Walmart locations in Guangxi and Guangdong. Beyond the distribution center, Walmart China is enhancing its logistics efforts in the country with the help of technology. and other markets. The feature is on offer in Phoenix, Dallas, Austin and San Diego.

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Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Anxiety from outsiders promoting newfangled technologies that must be adapted in order for their bank to be relevant. Anxiety from insiders chiding them to innovate because this customer or that customer asked about some piece of technology their other bank has. market in 2019. Among bankers, there is anxiety.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 2, 2018

Total venture capital across the global FinTech market between 2010 and 2017 hit a combined $97.7 For markets like the U.K., The company operates a working capital and trade finance solution for companies to secure financing to power global trade. billion, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 47 percent.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 22, 2019

Online brands are stepping into the world of brick-and-mortar, opening their own physical locations to help consumers experience their concepts in real life with the help of digital technology. The brand’s latest chapter will include taking a leap into the world of brick-and-mortar with the help of technology-enabled storefronts.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 19, 2017

After experiencing the awkwardness this could cause firsthand on a trip to South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, cofounder Brian Chesky implemented PayPal, which enabled guests to pay online but still required Airbnb to deliver checks to hosts, which was a time-consuming process (and, um, checks!).

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PYMNTS

MARCH 9, 2018

Kroger operates nearly 2,800 supermarket chains nationwide, including Ralphs, Harris Teeter, Food 4 Less and its namesake Kroger stores. Kroger has been amping up its technology game over the last several years, expanding its omnicommerce offerings as it seeks to remain competitive in a crowded market. throughout 2018.

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CB Insights

APRIL 17, 2018

We used CB Insights data gathered via our machine learning technology (dubbed The Cruncher ) and from thousands of submissions we received from VC partners and firms via The Editor. 15 of the top 20 operate in the Greater Bay Area. Operating Location: San Francisco, CA. Operating Location: San Francisco, CA.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

But for prepaid debit card firm Netspend — which spent much of the past year making just such a transition — the challenge wasn’t as much a matter of changing technology as it was of changing the company’s mindset. At the same time, he said Netspend can reliably do all of that with its built-to-scale technology platform.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Rainbolt has quietly built a community bank in the past 20 years that is closing in on $2 billion of market cap. For 35 years, Wilmers led M&T with creativity, integrity and the “old-school” wisdom of a community banker who created a $26 billion market cap company. GonzoBanker of the Year – Large Banks.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 10, 2016

The bold-yellow-lettering-on-blue-background-adorned movie rental stores that dotted the American landscape throughout the 1990s — Gothamist notes that, as late as 2004, there were around 9,000 Blockbuster locations in business across the country — now number a scant 51 independently operated franchises.

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CB Insights

MARCH 19, 2019

Move over, 4G — the next generation of wireless technology is here. 5G technology will enable wider network coverage, more stable internet connections, and faster data transfer speeds (from 4G’s 1Gbps to 10Gbps). 5G technology could integrate many unconnected, energy-consuming devices through low-cost connections.

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Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2022

With the record growth of San Antonio, Houston and Austin, southern Texas is becoming a hub for business. The 2020 Census quantified the growth many residents were already sensing: Austin grew by 33% between 2010 and 2020, earning it the rank of fastest-growing large metro. Photo by Dennis Burnett. By Mindy Charski. Deepening roots.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 27, 2016

It’s been nearly two years – 20 months to be precise — since it was launched after significant investments in engineering, marketing and promotion. Four percent usage of Apple Pay of a 5 percent Safari browser universe isn’t much of a market for merchants to get jazzed about. Safari accounts for roughly 5 percent of search on the web.

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CB Insights

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

The Zebra , an Austin-based home and auto insurance comparison site, announced its $38.6M Laka , a London-based community-driven insurance technology company, raised $4.7M AXA confirms its plans to sell its Eastern Europe operations to Austria’s Uniqa Insurance Group for $1.1B Deals & Exits. PRODUCTS, PEOPLE, AND CUSTOMERS.

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Fintech Labs Insights

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

Arxan safeguards the TV operating system and already protects multiple pre-installed applications on the Apple TV. The Austin-based company revealed some crucial news — it was acquired by Genpact, an operational efficiency specialist for enterprise organizations. Check out Socure’s demo video from FinovateFall 2015.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Texas-based grocery chain H-E-B , in one case, is rolling out a new app that the company says is one of many technologies that it will use “to enhance its digital services to better meet the evolving needs and expectations” of online and in-store customers. Tom Ward, senior vice president of digital operations for Walmart U.S.,

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PopularBank

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The Popular Bank Associate Trainee Program is a select, 10-month rotational program for top-tier recent college graduates that exposes trainees to the diverse lines of the bank’s businesses, operations, policies and practices. Meet Austin. She later earned a master’s degree in economics from the University of Texas at Austin.

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Jeff For Banks

MARCH 29, 2014

The Bank offers a wide range of deposit services including demand deposits, regular savings accounts, money market accounts, individual retirement accounts, and certificates of deposit with fixed rates and a range of maturity options. We believe we can effectively compete as a community bank in our market area and the niche markets we serve.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

The trend is seen in other markets, too, with reports at Pitchbook on Thursday (Oct. and Canada, TechCrunch said, operating in verticals with locksmiths, repair service providers and cleaning businesses. It operates a networking and eCommerce marketplace for small farmers. company currently services clients across the U.S.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Today, uShip operates in 19 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Austin Texas and Amsterdam. With uShip specifically, there was inbound interest last summer, and given how big the market opportunity is, it made sense for us to pursue.”. Founded in 2003, uShip began as a way to connect large shipments with empty truck space.

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CB Insights

JANUARY 6, 2019

Learn about the technologies, innovations, and strategies that retailers can leverage this holiday season. The key focus areas are big data analytics and multi-channel customer outreach strategies; projects such as on-can printing, wearable technology, and Bluetooth beacons are noted on the Coca-Cola website. Founded: 2015 .

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CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

They are a diverse group of players, ranging from automotive industry stalwarts to leading technology brands and telecommunications companies. A few of the companies or brands listed below belong to the same parent organization, but are detailed separately if they are operating distinct autonomous development programs.

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CB Insights

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Today, the top four retail pharmacies by number of stores — Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, and Rite Aid — operate more than 25,000 stores. We used the CB Insights Business Social Graph to visualize where these top 4 pharmacy retailers have made private market investments and acquisitions. Get Our Digital Health Newsletter. Key takeaways.

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CB Insights

AUGUST 9, 2017

Startups working in construction tech have the potential to upend approaches to design, procurement, and operations. Select Investors : DFJ Growth Fund, Foxconn Technology Company, Khosla Ventures. The company uses precision manufacturing technology, including robotics and laser cutting systems, to deliver their buildings.

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CB Insights

JULY 23, 2020

In this report, we dive into some of the technologies that will help address these concerns and influence the future of the office space, from autonomous cleaning solutions to people-counting sensors. Here are some of the new considerations and technologies that may impact each part of Rachel’s working day. Source: Elenium Automation.

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Fintech Labs Insights

MAY 7, 2021

The legacy players held onto their market share by providing digital services that were “good enough” to retain customers loath to switch banks. We are also including divisions of traditional FIs if they operate under a separate autonomous brand, such as BBVA’s Azlo (which closed this month). Mercury Technologies. 6 May 2021.

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South State Correspondent

MAY 13, 2024

The major themes of fraud, artificial intelligence (AI), expansion of instant payments, open banking, and regulation were particularly relevant to your roles as executives, risk managers, compliance officers, and technology leaders. The law firm of Sidley Austin held a session on the CFPB’s uniqueness. Pacific Time.

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