Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2022

2022 was the year the fintech industry and venture capital firms figured out that banking is harder than everybody thought. SoFI gets a commercial bank that brings deposits, compliance, AND business lending. Goes to Tom Brown and the Second Curve Capital team for the inspiring message from Clemson CEO Jim Clements.

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Community Fintech Industry Innovation 216

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

GonzoBanker of the Year (Mid-Size Bank) – goes to David Findlay, CEO of Lakeland Financial. Anyone who follows the industry knows this focused institution led by Findlay is all about executing the timeless principles of capital management, credit quality, efficiency and customer service. Grab some popcorn and watch.

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Fintech Community Regional Technology 195

Fintech Labs Insights

DECEMBER 28, 2015

The vast majority went into alt-lending including NYC-based Pave ($30o million), Australian P2P platform MoneyPlace ($60 million from Auswide Bank), and Chinese lenders Fengjr.com ($80 million) and Dashu Finance ($77 million). Fengjr.com (aka Phoenix Finance). Diversified financial technology provider. Indexa Capital.

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Company Fintech North Carolina California 12