116 Boston Telemedicine Company Amwell Prices IPO
PYMNTS
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
Amwell , the Boston-based telemedicine company, is planning to go public as the demand for virtual healthcare offerings skyrockets amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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52 Boston Startups Net $1.5 Billion+ In May
PYMNTS
JUNE 1, 2020
Boston’s biotech industry raised more than $1.5 Cohere Capital Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm focused exclusively on middle-market growth companies, closed its initial fund at $200 million, and Founder Collective raised $85 million for its newest fund, BostInno reported.
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Boston Boosts Outdoor Seating For Restaurants
PYMNTS
JUNE 11, 2020
Boston’s Hanover Street parking spots, nearly impossible to find, have been eliminated and replaced with seating for more than a dozen restaurants, the city announced on Thursday (June 11). The city reminded residents and visitors to Boston that COVID-19 is still a risk throughout the city: “If you choose to dine outdoors, please continue to take the necessary steps to protect yourself and others. Retail boston Coronavirus economy Mayor Martin J.
Airbnb, Eyeing IPO, Removes Boston Listings Due To New Regs
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 3, 2019
Airbnb has removed thousands of listings in Boston in response to new regulations regarding residency in the city, according to a report by CNBC. In Boston, units must now register with the city. Boston has received 1,778 applications for registration, and only approved 737.
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Facebook Opens New Boston Office
PYMNTS
JANUARY 11, 2019
Facebook , which is headquartered in Menlo Park, California, opened a new office this week in Boston. The company had kept a small presence in Boston, in a small space by a Dunkin Donuts in South Station, and grew to about 200 employees working on projects like a Wi-Fi finder and the safety check feature. Facebook boston headquarters News office social media What's Hot
New Regulations Prompt Airbnb To Yank Boston Listings
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 3, 2019
Airbnb has removed thousands of listings in Boston in response to new regulations regarding residency in the city, according to a report by CNBC. In Boston, units must now register with the city. Boston has received 1,778 applications for registration, and only approved 737.
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Boston Fed Chief Rosengren Expects Jobless Rate To ‘Rise Dramatically’
PYMNTS
APRIL 1, 2020
Boston Federal Reserve President Eric Rosengren said on Wednesday (April 1) that despite the best efforts of politicians and central bankers to contain COVID-19’s economic impacts, the U.S. Unfortunately, we expect the unemployment rate to rise dramatically,” Rosengren said in remarks prepared for delivery via video to the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. The Boston Fed chief said the central bank has already moved to help lessen the coronavirus pandemic’s economic harm.
Amazon Launches Bookstore In Nashville, 4-Star Store In Boston
PYMNTS
AUGUST 15, 2019
Amazon has announced that it is set to open an Amazon Books location in Nashville, as well as an Amazon 4-star store in Boston. Amazon 4-Star Store B2B Payments bookstore boston Nashville News What's HotGeek Wire reported that the announcement came on the same day the eCommerce giant launched its fourth 4-star store in Seattle. The first location opened in New York City last September.
Boston Startup Nift Raises $16.5M for Business Gift Cards
Bank Innovation
APRIL 2, 2018
Boston-based startup Nift has raised $16.5 million in a Series A to fund its platform for “business gift cards,” a way for local businesses to drive customer engagement by providing gift cards to their consumers. The company, which announced its funding round last week, allows its business clients to provide their customers with a “special” […]. Capital Cards Exclusive Online Payments Startups amazon business payments cards funding Gift Cards Nift online payments payments startups
What Famed Boston Eatery Petit Robert’s Owner Sees As Restaurants’ Future
PYMNTS
MAY 22, 2020
Boston’s Petit Robert Bistro , one of the city’s fanciest French restaurants, started 2020 with expectations that were anything but small. Mild winter weather in Boston had led to stronger-than-average performances in January and February, and owner Loic Le Garrec told Karen Webster in a recent conversation that he expected going gangbusters through his typically busy spring season. “I
Lyft Tests Self-Driving Cars In Boston
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 7, 2017
Lyft has started its self-driving car pilot with the self-driving car company nuTonomy , matching its riders with autonomous vehicles in parts of Boston. nuTonomy made the announcement that passengers in Boston’s Seaport district will experience self-driving rides on the Lyft network in nuTonomy vehicles. ” Ridesharing autonomous cars boston Lyft News NuTonomy Self-Driving Cars What's Hot
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Citi, Flywire move $2M to secure PPE for Boston hospitals
BankInovation
MAY 13, 2020
A partnership between Citi Commercial Bank and payments fintech Flywire benefited Boston health care workers last month. When Harvard Business School student Sophie Bai found a supplier of personal protective equipment (PPE) in China, her professor connected her with The Boston Foundation, a nonprofit, and Flywire, which uses Citi’s payment rails to move money around […].
Today In Payments: Apple Seeks Punitive Damages Against Epic; Boston Telemedicine Company Amwell Prices IPO
PYMNTS
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
Boston Telemedicine Company Amwell Prices IPO. Amwell, the Boston-based telemedicine company, is planning to go public as the demand for virtual healthcare offerings skyrockets amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Amazon Expands Boston Tech Hub; Adds 2,000 New Tech Roles
PYMNTS
MAY 1, 2018
Amazon , announced news on Tuesday (May 1) that it will expand its Boston Tech Hub, creating 2,000 new tech jobs in fields including machine learning, speech science, cloud computing and robotics engineering. Amazon is excited to create 2,000 more jobs in greater Boston,” said Amazon’s Vice President and Head Scientist of Amazon Alexa, Rohit Prasad, who is based in the Boston area, in the press release. “In
Coronavirus Refunds: Billy Joel Ticketholders Get Reimbursement Option For Boston Concert
PYMNTS
JUNE 19, 2020
The Billy Joel concert that was scheduled for Fenway Park in Boston has a new date because of worries over the coronavirus, according to an announcement , and those who have tickets will be given reimbursement choices by email. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt everyday life the world over, many consumers want compensation for things they paid for but aren’t able to use. Concertgoers are offering refund options in some cases.
Boston Fed Pres. Thinks Co-Working Spaces Could Hurt Economy
PYMNTS
SEPTEMBER 22, 2019
The Boston Federal Reserve president think that co-working spaces could ultimately hurt the economy, and even worsen the next U.S. recession. “I
Tech Center: Boston Steps Up Its Tech Game
PYMNTS
MARCH 31, 2017
Known for its Irish roots and sports teams, the city of Boston has significantly stepped up its technology game over the past few years. With 35 higher education institutions in the Boston area pumping out innovative tech startup companies left and right, the city has attracted big-time players in the industry. In addition to Google, Microsoft, Oracle and IBM, other tech companies have followed suit to have offices in Boston, including Twitter and Amazon.
Boston Fed President: Reopening Must Protect Health To Be Positive News
PYMNTS
JUNE 19, 2020
More people going back to work is only positive news if it can be done safely and in the long term, Boston Fed President Eric Rosengren indicated in remarks to the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce on Friday (June 19). However, he acknowledged that U.S. employment is at 13.3 percent, which marks a large rise from February through all age groups. “If
Cannabis Startups Expected To Boost Warehouse Rents In Boston, L.A.
PYMNTS
JUNE 8, 2017
Industrial rents in already-expensive cities like Los Angeles and Boston are expected to get a boost because of weed startups, according to Bloomberg Markets. Real Estate boston legalization Los Angeles Marijuana News Recreational marijuana Rent Retail startups warehouse weed What's HotSpace in those cities will be snapped up as part of a wave of pot legalization that was set in motion when eight states voted to permit cannabis in some form.
How Citi and Flywire sped payments to get PPE from China to Boston
Payments Source
MAY 3, 2020
The shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) for medical workers is one of the most troublesome elements of the coronavirus outbreak, though prior work to declutter cross-border supply chain payments provides some hope. Cross border payments B-to-B payments Faster payments Coronavirus Citigroup China
MasterCard Adds Boston To ‘Priceless Cities’ Program
PYMNTS
APRIL 21, 2016
How can one sum up the history of Boston? And that’s exactly what happened this week after MasterCard named Boston on its list of MasterCard Priceless Cities, a program designed to connect consumers with the city through exclusive access options to popular destinations. Priceless Boston, as it’s officially called, includes partners such as the Boston Red Sox, Boston Pops, Museum of Science, TPC Network golf courses, exhale spa and restaurateur Ken Oringer, to name a few.
Amazon Same-Day Delivery Expands In Boston
PYMNTS
APRIL 27, 2016
While there was more conjecture than proof behind Amazon’s apparent decision to exclude a Boston neighborhood from its same-day delivery service, the issue appears to be off the table now. NPR reported that Amazon has agreed to extend same-day delivery to Roxbury, a predominantly black neighborhood of Boston that was previously excluded from the coverage area that already included many other communities in the the vicinity of Roxbury.
Boston Fed Takes On Cyber Risks, FinTech Competition
PYMNTS
APRIL 5, 2016
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Eric Rosengren delivered a speech yesterday (April 4) at the bank’s 2016 Cybersecurity Conference highlighting the economic and cyber risks financial institutions are facing today. Risk Management banking regulation cyber threats Federal Reserve Bank of Boston financial innovation FinTech risk management What's Trending
Boston's transit agency approves all-electronic fare upgrade
Payments Source
NOVEMBER 21, 2017
Boston’s Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has approved a $723 million overhaul of its fare system that would eliminate cash payments on buses and trains. Prepaid cards Mobile payments
Sephora Launches First Small Concept Store In Boston
PYMNTS
JULY 21, 2017
Sephora has announced the launch of Sephora Studio, a new, 2,000-square-foot concept store in Boston that will focus on artistry and skin care services. According to a news release , the opening of the brick-and-mortar Boston location comes on the heels of the company’s largest North American store opening on Manhattan’s 34th Street. The new Sephora Studio debuted on Boston’s famous high-end shopping destination, Newbury Street, on July 21. “In
How Boston start-up became world's largest network of bitcoin ATMs, cashiers, kiosks
ATM Marketplace
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
At a time when buying bitcoin was full of friction, Chris Yim and Kyle Powers saw opportunity. Today, their startup LibertyX boasts the largest network of bitcoin ATMs, cashiers and kiosks in the world
Boston’s Bridj Wants Self-Driving Robots To Deliver Goods
PYMNTS
AUGUST 30, 2016
Bridj — a Boston-based transportation startup that acts like an Uber for bus rides and currently serves the Boston, Washington, D.C., and Kansas City areas, now wants to launch a package delivery service that would use self-driving droids to transport packages to a customer’s front door, according to The Boston Globe. Bridj has thousands of riders in the Greater Boston area.
Mastercard And BJ’s To Offer A ‘Priceless’ Boston Experience
PYMNTS
AUGUST 3, 2016
Boston doesn’t quite make it into the top tier of U.S. A “Priceless Boston” experience that includes an all-frills tour of Fenway Park (and tickets to that night’s game), a NASA astronaut-led session at the Museum of Science and a fishing trip with head chef Ken Oringer from the Toro restaurant. “We’re cities, like New York, L.A. and Chicago, but what it does offer in history, culture and sports draws tourists from across the country.
How Boston start-up became world's largest network of bitcoin ATMs, cashiers, kiosks
ATM Marketplace
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
Today, their Boston-based startup LibertyX boasts the largest network of bitcoin ATMs, cashiers and kiosks in the world At a time when buying bitcoin was full of friction, Chris Yim and Kyle Powers saw opportunity.
A Boston VC’s big dig for early-stage payment and fintech innovators
Payments Source
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
A new venture capital firm hopes will differentiate it from other fintech investors by taking a more hands-on approach. Venture capital Venture funding Fintech
Tracksmith: Taking DTC Running From Heartbreak Hill To The Global Market
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 17, 2020
Boston is home to the world’s “statement race” — the Boston Marathon. you’d be hard-pressed to find a Chowdahead who doesn’t think Boston is the running capital of the world. Retail apparel boston Boston Marathon D2C direct-to-consumer Featured News News Running Tracksmith
Rinse Clothing Service Raises $14M To Expand To Boston, Chicago And Beyond
PYMNTS
JUNE 23, 2017
Rinse has a solution for both, and thanks to a $14 million Series B funding round led by Partech, it’s taking that solution to two new cities: Boston and Chicago. Including Boston and Chicago, which could see service as soon as the end of summer, Rinse has plans to expand into 10 new cities in the immediate future and eventually to go nationwide. The dry cleaning industry isn’t working. Customers feel it, vendors feel it— but both parties need it to work.
Federal Reserve’s Cunha on the State (and Timeframe) of Digital Dollars
PYMNTS
AUGUST 21, 2020
Earlier this month, as PYMNTS noted , the Federal Reserve said its Boston bank is working with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to explore the possibility of issuing digital currency. Digital dollars are a maybe – but if so, not for a while.
How Citi and Flywire sped payments to get PPE from China to Boston
American Banker
MAY 3, 2020
The shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) for medical workers is one of the most troublesome elements of the coronavirus outbreak, though prior work to declutter cross-border supply chain payments provides some hope. Cross border payments B-to-B payments Faster payments Coronavirus Citigroup China
Checkout.com Expands Global Footprint Into US With Launch of Boston Office
Let's Talk Payments
OCTOBER 3, 2017
Ex-Adyen North America President, Peter Caparso, joins Checkout.com to lead US growth Boston, October 3, 2017, 9:00 AM EST – Leading international online payments company, Checkout.com has today announced its. News Payments Checkout news US
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