Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2020

This is a classic bank deal – one acronym buys another at a good price and plans to cut the hell out of cost while adding markets. Credit Union Merger of the Year Minnesota-based Firefly and TruStone credit unions come to terms on a solid combination in the Twin Cities area. Market cap in January: $19B. In December: $113B.

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Fintech Labs Insights

APRIL 13, 2016

Ixaris landed $6 million for its prepaid card platform. HQ: Minnesota City, Minnesota. Prepaid card payments platform. Tags:Consumer, merchants, payments, POS, acquiring, debit/credit cards, mobile. Data for B2B analytics & risk management. Persado raised $30 million for its messaging platform.

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New York City Company Fintech Minnesota 12

Fintech Labs Insights

JULY 23, 2015

The second biggest round was also in the insurance arena, as Sweden’s BIMA (aka Milvik ) raised $38 million for its micro-insurance products in emerging markets. Mobile insurance provider in emerging markets. Fortress Risk Management. Enterprise risk management services for financial institutions.

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Fintech Labs Insights

JULY 12, 2016

Prepaid debit card for youth. HQ: Minneapolis, Minnesota. Tags: SMB, payments, merchants, POS, point of sale, acquring, debit/credit cards. Source: Crunchbase. Mobile savings account. Latest round: $22.5 million Series B. Total raised: $36.3 HQ: San Francisco, California. Source: Crunchbase. Qingshongchou Network Technology.

New York City 12

New York City Company Fintech San Francisco 12

Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

But as they always do, they came through for individuals and businesses in their communities with a combination of personalized service and prudent risk management practices. He sensed the family’s passion and liked their idea of starting with selling milk at farmers’ markets, roadside shops and small grocery stores. By Ed Avis.

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Community Bank Community National Philadelphia 172

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Merger of Equals Deal of the Year (Credit Union) – Spire Credit Union and Hiway Credit Union put 2+2 together to make a $4 billion institution in the Minnesota market. While Huntington is down like most bank stocks, the pain hasn’t been as severe, and Huntington doubled down on local markets in 2023 by consolidating business units.

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Fintech Labs Insights

JULY 21, 2016

Gift card payment network. HQ: Minneapolis, Minnesota. Sentiment analysis for capital markets. Tags: SMB, ISOs, merchants, acquiring, payments, debit/credit cards. Source: FinDEVr. Digital bank startup. Latest round: $40 million Series B. Total raised: $52.7 HQ: Berlin, Germany. Source: Crunchbase. Source: FT Partners.

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