PYMNTS

JUNE 29, 2016

In a world where sunshine in the news is in something of short supply, the good folks at Thrive Market can add good news for those in need of some to report to the list of things they deliver. You can’t eat it, but after the week the world’s markets have been having, reporting numbers in black ink is pretty delicious.

Marketing 102

Marketing San Francisco Phoenix Branding 102

PYMNTS

APRIL 13, 2017

A young logistics startup that gives eCommerce brands same-day delivery capabilities just scored a major chunk of venture funding. million in a seed funding round led by VC firm PivotNorth Capital. Brands without local inventory can use Darkstore’s storage space to ship same-day. Just recently, the company scored $1.4

San Francisco 100

San Francisco Los Angeles New York City Phoenix 100

Abrigo

APRIL 28, 2016

This year’s National Small Business Week , themed “SBA: Dream Big, Start Small,” will include special events in Atlanta, New York, Denver, Phoenix, San Jose, Oakland and Washington, D.C. Capital: SBA fills gaps in the commercial lending marketplace so success in the small business sector is based on merit, not family wealth.

National 150

National San Jose Los Angeles United States 150

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Seedrs was one of the names on the illustrious list of 2009-founded firms that decided to make like the Phoenix, and rise out of the ashes. Both firms never quite made it to the mass market, overwhelmed with delays, snags, regulatory issues and complete consumer disinterest. When most people asked “what’s next?” The list goes on.

Innovation 131

Innovation Payments Apple Mobile 131

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2019

The company’s market capitalization, which after declining to less than $600 million in the 2009 recession, has now grown to almost $3 billion. Yet the Gonzo team has to give a shout out to the late entry of Texas Capital and Independent Bank. Expect more of these slam-dunk in-market mergers that reduce locations 10%+.

Idaho 148

Idaho Conference Data Marketing 148

CB Insights

JUNE 11, 2018

The platform combines a number of tools — including data, APIs, and open source code — that developers can use for free to bring autonomous driving products to market. According to Gartner , Android made up 86% of the global mobile market in 2017, up substantially from 0% ten years earlier. Competition rising on the domestic front.

Google 71

Google Industry Software Data 71

PYMNTS

MAY 23, 2018

This strategy, along with our digitally forward agile approach to marketing, allowed us to deliver strong sales results for the quarter,” Gass added. Despite the earnings and revenue beat, shares fell more than 7 percent on Tuesday (May 22) as of market close.

Raleigh 100

Raleigh Phoenix Austin Retail 100