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Apple & Twitter are on a collision course | Sequoia Capital warns today’s downturn is worse than 2000/2008 | Impact of metaverse on digital marketing

Bussman Advisory

Sequoia Capital warns today’s downturn is worse than 2000 and 2008. Will the metaverse’s impact on digital marketing be equivalent to social media? We offer advisory services for the executive team and in-person or virtual courses with tailored topics. More information on www.bussmannadvisory.com.

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How The Corporate Card Recharted Its Adoption Course

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The evolution of the corporate card this year revealed just how dynamic the payment tool can be for organizations thanks to value propositions like spend controls and visibility, as well as capital float. For buyers, of course, there is the added capital float and opportunity to enhance spend visibility and control.

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Bain Capital Nets $800M For Business Impact Funding

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Bain Capital has raised $800 million for a social impact fund — a category of investment vehicles whose stated objectives are to advance social or corporate governance policies in addition to turning profits, the Wall Street Journal reported. The new fund, called Bain Capital Double Impact Fund II, was registered with the SEC on Aug.

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Lull Hits B2B FinTech Venture Capital Funding

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A lull in venture capital funding has only a few B2B FinTechs this week securing new investment rounds. Just this week, RTP Global announced a a fund, with the venture capital firm planning to deploy that cash for early-stage technology companies in areas like FinTech and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS).

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The Edge Desk Capitalizes On Growing Work-From-Home Market

PYMNTS

million from a venture capital firm to fund the business. The company’s primary marketing is through word-of-mouth activities: PR, influencers, sampling and very targeted Facebook and Instagram campaigns. Rosenberg’s total marketing spend since The Edge’s inception is under $100,000. With that, the idea for a company was born.

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Nvidia surpasses $2 trillion in market cap | Capital One to acquire Discover for $35bn | FinTech Nubank posts $1bn full year net profit

Bussman Advisory

This week’s must-know stories in the FinTech, AI and Digital Asset space: Nvidia surpasses $2 trillion in market cap with revenue up 265% on booming AI business Capital One to acquire Discover for $35bn FinTech Nubank posts $1bn full year net profit Plus, 12 more exclusive stories to help you stay ahead of the curve!

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Market Commentary: Week of August 9, 2021

SWBC's LenderHub

The volatility in rate markets last week was one for the ages. The week was a tale of two markets. At one point on Wednesday, the 10-year dropped ten basis points to 1.12% before reversing course and ending up unchanged for the day.

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