PYMNTS

JUNE 4, 2019

In a press release , Biz2Credit said the Series B funding round was led by WestBridge Capital. Biz2X’s software enables banks and other financial institutions to improve their SMB and commercial lending and provide end-to-end loan origination, servicing, monitoring and risk management and data analytics tools. “We

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Founded in 2002, simPRO secured $31 million in growth capital in 2016 as part of an aggressive product innovation and expansion strategy. Together we can equip them with all the tools they need to grow and thrive.”. simPRO currently has more than 5,500 clients and 150,000 active users worldwide.

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CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

One solution: in-house healthcare innovation labs. We put together a list of healthcare innovation labs from new entries to the field, as well as some of the oldest — and most familiar — names in health. Sometimes corporate innovation goes wrong , and we’ve written about corporate innovation theater before.

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Perficient

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Describe a typical day in the life. Perficient, though not new to insurance, is consistently realigning to capitalize on the industry’s digital transformation potential. In my role as our Insurance Principal within our Financial Services business unit, I spearhead our strategy and delivery efforts in insurance.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 21, 2016

POS platform company Appetize recently announced that it had closed a $20 million investment round led by Shamrock Capital Advisors and Oak View Group, among others. Appetize provides fixed POS for iOS and Android, self-serve kiosks, handheld POS, online and mobile ordering, robust back-end inventory and reporting management tools.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 17, 2019

We will continue to look for ways to release innovative financial education tools and partner with public and private sector entities engaged in consumer financial education to maximize the reach of these tools.”.

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2022

When two executives at Woodforest National Bank noticed a dearth of affordable housing options in southeast Texas, they decided to do something about it, partnering with several housing and community groups to launch an innovative mortgage lending product aimed at underserved clients. By Aileen McDonough. Name: Woodforest National Bank.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 13, 2018

Blockchain Capital. Blockchain heavyweight Ripple made headlines this week when it announced a $25 million investment in Blockchain Capital, a venture capital firm focused on backing blockchain startups. The funding comes in the form of Ripple’s own cryptocurrency and will be used to fund startups selected by Blockchain Capital.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 3, 2016

There may be a few resilient, strategic entrepreneurs out there who don’t need venture capital to run a successful startup. “It’s a huge anomaly,” said Small Business Administration Head of Innovation and Investment Mark Walsh, referencing the ability for startup founders to make it without venture capital.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 23, 2017

Over the years, software providers have developed an array of solutions that restaurants might find helpful, from talent management software to inventory management tools. That characteristic has led to restaurants demanding digital back-office tools — ones that are supported with mobile access, too.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2022

2022 was the year the fintech industry and venture capital firms figured out that banking is harder than everybody thought. Let’s see how this new scale allows for big investments in future innovation. It’s hard to understand how Clobes has time in the day to drive her unlimited amount of leadership activities.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

A summer lull in B2B venture capital appears to have given way to an impressive start to the fall season. This week, two massive deals landed with B2B payments innovators at Fundbox and Tipalti, but they were far from the only players to have secured new funding. ZenBusiness.

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2022

But equally important is what they should be doing to keep the talented employees that they already have, both to avoid a short-term staffing crisis and to keep the pipeline of leadership full. Often, innovation and creativity soar when we allow employees to be curious and explore new ways of thinking.”. Quick Stat.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 30, 2018

Boston-based PreVeil did not disclose how much it raised in its Series A funding round, but it did note that Spark Capital provided the funding to support the company’s email and file security solution. Kenna said it plans to use the funds to expand its team, focus on sales and continue innovation efforts. Cybersecurity. Back-Office.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

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. Award – goes to CNBC’s Jim Cramer , who lamented that banks should have been innovating offerings like those delivered by PayPal and Square.

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Cisco

MAY 5, 2021

By configuring across the existing tech stack and being non-disruptive to existing processes, financial organizations are pleased to learn that we can enhance existing tools and processes on a budget while accelerating the time-to-value of digital CX investments. This approach is the opposite of disruptive.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

This is an innovation-seeking franchise that has built a solid brand and never got over its skis in execution. Eric has always been a student of innovation, and now at Coastal, this fearless leader has spearheaded a number of high-profile banking-as-a-service partnerships. Lifetime Leadership Achievement Awards.

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CB Insights

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

This growth has created major opportunities in the payments space, and companies like Stripe — the payments unicorn valued at a masive $35B — are hungry to capitalize on them. As a result of its product innovation efforts, Stripe has seen explosive growth in product adoption and valuation. A decade of online payments innovation.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Most of the CFOs surveyed also said technology is changing the way they do business, and many of these professionals are reluctant to adopt disruptive tools. “Encouragingly, more than eight in 10 CFOs say that leadership teams now increasingly consult corporate treasurers on strategic questions.”

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 23, 2017

Dabbling in FinTech innovation, expanding internationally, integrating digital systems — businesses must make progress, but they’re facing unfamiliar threats as they make these moves. Those challenges surpassed the 15 percent that said access to capital is their biggest challenge. And we’re not just talking about cyberattacks.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Not much of a surprise, she noted, since the data also indicated that three-quarters of all dollars raised out of venture capital sources flow to firms with entirely male founding teams. “We When one looks at the business leadership landscape across Canada, Madge noted, the picture in terms of female inclusion isn’t exactly inspiring.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 13, 2015

Good news: The FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool is still voluntary. Better news: In October, the Financial Services Sector Coordinating Council completed a user-friendlier Excel version, called the FSSCC Automated Cybersecurity Assessment Tool, which the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council will rule on.

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Good news: The FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool is still voluntary. Better news: In October, the Financial Services Sector Coordinating Council completed a user-friendlier Excel version, called the FSSCC Automated Cybersecurity Assessment Tool, which the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council will rule on.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

I’m excited going into 2023, because we have the capital to do more and make a difference in the communities that we serve.”. Sills: Our bank has about $100 million in new capital. We received $80 million in ECIP [Emergency Capital Investment Program] funding through the U.S. James Sills, M&F Bank. Colleen Morrison.

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Fintech Labs Insights

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Personal Capital is a next generation financial advisor, named by CNBC as a “Top Disruptor” for our innovative approach to wealth management. Fritz Robbins is the CTO of Personal Capital, responsible for definition and execution of the technology roadmap and leadership of the technology teams.

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FICO

JUNE 18, 2018

That’s the topic I explored with banking leaders from across the Europe, Middle East and Africa at our EMEA Risk Leadership Summit in May. Additional capital requirement for high-risk-weighted assets. Are we making the progress we want to see — and regulators demand — on non-performing loans (NPL)? Why Focus on NPL? Why Focus on NPL?

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 11, 2018

The app that got famous for its disappearing messages is looking like it will either need to raise a some capital by sometime in 2019 or run the risk of going broke, according to a note by MoffettNathanson. Snapchat , according to recent reports , is having cash flow troubles.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Although the customer journey mapping discipline is a great tool and something Cornerstone leverages, we can’t help but think that the most productive journey this year was Steve Perry’s return to high-pitched vocal finally belting on a new album. Another example of sincerity and innovation making an impact on local communities.

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Perficient

MAY 21, 2021

While it was a challenge for her to learn about computers and applications from a developer perspective, her app earned rave reviews from Bright Paths students, Perficient colleagues, and Hackbright leadership. . After receiving her MBA in Business from Dartmouth, Gabriella began a career focused on banking and venture capital.

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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. It is an innovator with tech (e.g., The Tech Award – Goes to Capital One.

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Insights on Business

MAY 2, 2019

Organizations are looking achieve the difficult balance across ensuring proper business conduct, controlling risks with adequate capital reserves, and spending on resources and systems. Increased confidence to manage, not minimize risk – systems are under scrutiny. Organizations appear to have reached their “GRC tipping point.”

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2021

finds talk of raising capital thresholds concerning. recently formed a new relationship with a merchant services provider and is considering instant card issuance, as well as implementing an enterprise risk management (ERM) tool—“a real buzz with regulators,” president and CEO Steve Dehnert says. Badger Bank in Fort Atkinson, Wis.,

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Gonzobanker

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

Lots of talk about innovation and customer experience. One big innovation discussion was that as payments become increasingly ubiquitous, we will continue to see them disappear into the background of transactions, particularly in mobile. Innovation on the merchant side. Innovation in security. Damn that drought anyway.

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Independent Banker

JANUARY 26, 2016

However, capital isn’t the only or even primary need of startups, various business incubator experts agree. Some entrepreneurs have never raised capital. Innovation Pavilion , a for-profit company in Centennial, Colo., The Innovation Center , a small-business incubator in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Some just need introductions.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 31, 2020

This week’s look at payment rail innovation explores how corporates and FinTech providers embrace variety to ease friction in card acceptance, employee payroll and invoice payments. The company said it will continue to expand its SMB customer base and support SMBs’ access to capital via card products.

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CB Insights

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Using the CB Insights Trends tool, we can see the spike in media discussion of an impending “retail apocalypse.” Summary: Another victim to financial woes and a leveraged buyout (by Bain Capital in 2010), Gymboree filed for Chapter 11 protection in June 2017. ” Is this fear warranted? Date: June 2017.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2015

Bank Innovation named Jill one of the 10 most innovative CEOs in banking for 2015, and we doubt that Bank Innovation would know who Jill is if not for her presence on Twitter. Let’s see if better technology and delivery tools get the idea farther down the road this time. FFIEC’s Cyber Security Self-Assessment Tool.

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