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VCs And SPACs Raise $1B+ To Invest In Cloud, AI And More Despite Pandemic

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Despite wide-ranging economic uncertainties and a challenging investment environment, venture capital (VC) firms and special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) are actively raising or seeking fresh funds for investment in the payments space. It also plans to invest in companies where technology is a clear differentiator.

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Corporate Payments Firm AccessPay Secures US Backing

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. “We are one of a few players in the world focusing on that space,” said AccessPay CEO Anish Kapoor, adding that the company addresses the friction associated with back-end corporate financial technologies operating in siloes. ” Beringea, based in both the U.K. and U.S., In 2017, it co-led a $15.2

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StanChart Deepens China Focus With Innovation Lab Launch

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Rapid changes in financial technology are reshaping the future of the global banking industry, especially here in China, which is home to some of the world’s most established companies leading the way in areas like artificial intelligence and Big Data,” said Standard Chartered Bank China CEO Jerry Zhang in a statement.

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Investment Tracker: FLYR’s Data Science Shakes Up Travel Industry

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That capital is earmarked toward helping the firm’s balance sheet ahead of new capital rules that go into effect within the next two years. The latest funding round was led by Thrive Capital. But one data science startup looks to shake things up by predicting airfare — and investors are taking notice. For the $1.4

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Meet Our 2023 FICO Decisions Awards Judges

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Cortnie Abercrombie is a world recognized expert in AI and data analytics and has been named in media articles as one of “12 Brilliant Women in Artificial Intelligence & Ethics to Watch,” one of the “Top 100 Innovators in Data and Analytics,” and one of “10 Big Data Experts to Know.”

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Can The Wealthiest City Win At FinTech?

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There’s an estimated 492 startups in Tokyo, with the majority serving the mobile and big data analytics sectors. Tokyo is well-known for its strong economy and significant presence in the financial world. According to Reuters, the decision could enable the flow of capital on an estimated $9 trillion in cash deposits.

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Early-Bird Discount Extended for FinDEVr Silicon Valley

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Using code, examples, and live demos, top software engineers and CTOs, technology architects and evangelists from dozens of firms will share their work and insights via 15-minute TED-style presentations. Financial Apps. Personal Capital. Business Alliance Financial Service. Capital One. Financial Samurai.