CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

CB Insights has unveiled the third annual Fintech 250 — a list of 250 of the top private fintech companies using technology to transform financial services. The 2020 Fintech 250 cohort has raised approximately $49.2B The 2020 Fintech 250 cohort has raised approximately $49.2B 2020 Fintech 250 investment highlights.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 20, 2019

With more than $89 million raised, B2B FinTechs this week impressed venture capitalists (VCs) with a range of services, including small business accounting, financing, spend management and payroll. According to reports , the company has raised $5 million in seed financing from Pierre Lorinet and Fabio Blom, while MI8 also participated.

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Gonzobanker

AUGUST 17, 2022

Most fintech companies are fine, but they’ve stopped blowing off econ class for mimosa brunches. Especially in fintech, which had the roughest semester last spring. Fintech is still alive and well, Gonzobankers, and fintech deals are still happening. Banks Bought More Fintechs (Until Sum mer Break Started!).

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 6, 2020

As bank-FinTech collaborations evolve, more traditional financial institutions (FIs) are not only implementing services and technologies developed by FinTech partners, but they’re also lending their own expertise to augment FinTech solutions. In another bank-FinTech tie-up, J.P. Plaid, Galileo Boost ACH Efficiency.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Morgan Asset Management has announced that it has agreed to acquire FinTech 55ip , which works to help financial advisors deliver tax-smart investment strategies, according to a press release. The release stated 55ip will still operate as its own separate company, but it will have the "full support" of J.P.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 27, 2017

The solutions for the pharmacy sector offered by Supply Chain Finance are self-explanatory, but the company is rolling out a new solution for its corporate users in need of financial management solutions. 26) that it is launching Invoice-Link , an app that allows pharmacies to manage invoices submitted by partnering couriers online.

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PYMNTS

JULY 7, 2020

This week’s look at the latest bank-FinTech tie-ups shows Banking-as-a-Service and other FinTech players embracing smaller regional and community banks to elevate small- to medium-sized business (SMBs) and corporate banking offerings. Build, buy or partner? Finastra Chosen by Community FI. payment schemes.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Small business Banking-as-a-Service rises to the top in this week's roundup of the latest bank-FinTech collaborations and open banking initiatives. Two SMB BaaS companies secured new funding, while FinTech Wise says it is ushering in a new definition of open banking with its embedded banking functionality. BizCapital.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) has agreed with Stone Ridge Asset Management , which has over $10 billion in assets under management (AUM), for MassMutual to acquire FinTech registered investment advisor (RIA) platform Flourish , according to a press release.

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Gonzobanker

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Treasury management provider Dragonfly Financial Technologies launched independently from an ACI Worldwide sale. NCR announced plans to separate into two independent, publicly traded companies: NCR Voyix , focused on digital commerce, and NCR Atleos , focused on ATMs. Jack Henry expanded its partnership with SMA Technologies.

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Bank Innovation

JANUARY 29, 2020

With nearly 200 startups, five major banks, 19 venture capital firms and representation from large tech companies like Google, Facebook, PayPal, Toronto is quickly becoming a center for fintech entrepreneurship.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 6, 2020

For small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), better cash flow management through mobile app? To that end, Monit said last week that it is rolling out its mobile finance platform to help give smaller firms more visibility into cash flow management. The app works across browsers deployed across tablets, mobile devices or desktops.

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Bobsguide

MAY 18, 2022

CompatibL, a leading provider of risk management solutions and professional services for the financial industry, has been named the winner of the Best Risk Management Platform Award in the sixth annual FinTech Breakthrough Awards program for its innovative CompatibL Cloud Platform. About the FinTech Breakthrough Awards.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Singapore-based FinTech platform Nium is expanding into the Middle East, the company announced on Monday (Oct. Ayoub Jemail has been assigned the role of general manager of business development for the region, the company stated in the announcement on its website.

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PYMNTS

MAY 22, 2020

From competitors to collaborators, the FinTech boom introduced a field of opportunity for traditional financial institutions to team up with an industry newcomer to become more agile and modern with their own product offerings. On the other hand,” he added, “the pandemic doesn’t just spare FinTechs. Financing Burdens.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 22, 2021

Young B2B FinTechs secured some of their first investments in areas that include small business accounting, alternative lending and financial management. But the leader of the pack goes to one corporate travel and expense management startup that impressed investors despite a business trip slump. Bookkeeper360. CreditEnable.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Head Keith Grose and Innovate Finance CEO Charlotte Crosswell told Karen Webster as part of a recent PYMNTS TV session on London’s FinTech environment, in partnership with London & Partners, the official international trade, investment and promotion agency for London. It was an obvious choice for [Plaid] to be in, honestly,” Grose said.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Hot embers continue to glow in the fintech market that GonzoBanker mothership Cornerstone Advisors serves. According to CB Insights, US fintechs raised $14.6B Some perspective on how fast this fintech market is moving: Fintech Labs tracks 269 $1B+ valued fintech unicorns that have been founded in just the past two decades.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Technology may be enabling automation in small business (SMB) accounting and financial management, but rather than cutting out the need for human accountants in the field, this tech disruption is supporting a change in the profession. This means that in the SMB FinServ space, there is a significant market opportunity to target the accountant.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Nexi , the Italian digital payment company, agreed Sunday (Oct. 4) to buy its FinTech competitor, SIA , for about 4.6 The transaction will create a company with a combined market capitalization of around 15 billion euros ($17.6 This is not the first mega deal involving FinTech companies. billion euros ($5.4

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Deutsche Bank has opened a new cash management business in Australia, which will add to its global portfolio, according to a press release. Deutsche Bank now operates a global network of cash management services in 35 locations with 14 in the Asia Pacific, the release stated.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 21, 2020

Robinhood’s $200 million fundraise this week may be the talk of the FinTech town, but B2B FinTechs saw their fair share of fresh investments, too. six FinTechs were able to secure a share of the next round of RBS grant money , with the winners including small business banking and biometrics company Onfido.

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CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 31, 2021

The OCC, FDIC, and Federal Reserve Board have issued a guide that is intended to assist community banks in conducting due diligence when considering relationships with financial technology (fintech) companies (Guide). Risk management policies, processes, and controls. Legal and regulatory compliance.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 8, 2019

Bank-FinTech collaborations have emerged as a viable, lucrative growth path for both sides of these partnerships. For FinTechs, the deals mean access to a broader range of customers through well-established industry names. investing money in B2B FinTechs disrupting their industries. 10x Future Technologies. Betterworks.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Also seen in this week’s roundup of the latest in Bank-FinTech innovations was Alacriti teaming with The Clearing House on real-time payments (RTP), while Singapore Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) startup RootAnt concluded a seed round with $1.46 In addition, Monese adopted Thought Machine’s cloud banking platform.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 16, 2019

Cross-border FinTech efforts have seen increasing participation from central banks and monetary authorities. The MOU dictates that the banks will train FinTech startups with an eye on cross-border transactions. The Fed And FinTech Firms. Separately, in India, API infrastructure firm Setu said last week that it had raised $3.5

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

The San Mateo, California-based company said the cash will be used to introduce an at-home lab testing platform. Connecticut-based healthcare and FinTech investor Oak HC/FT led the funding. We’re excited to watch Truepill build an iconic healthcare company in one of the most rapidly evolving eras the industry has ever seen.”.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Such is the case in financial services, where “ FinTech ” is often used to describe financial technology vendors. “A A firm that offers financial technology is not necessarily a FinTech,” said Provenir Managing Director Paul Thomas, who thinks the distinction between the two needs to be clearer. The Promise of FinTech.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 29, 2020

New solutions continue to roll out as a result of open banking frameworks around the world and banks’ increasing willingness to collaborate with FinTechs. This week’s look at the latest in bank-FinTech collaborations reveals two new open banking initiatives from FinTechs designed to address back-office friction for banks.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Jack Ma’s Ant Group is considering moving all of its financial services units to a separate holding company that would be regulated like a bank, Reuters reported on Tuesday (Dec. Alipay, Ant’s payments division, would also likely be moved to the new holding company. 29), citing sources. told Bloomberg on Monday (Dec.

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Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2022

With consumer expectations seeming to evolve faster every year, community banks could consider partnering with a fintech to keep up with technological innovation. of bankers are either strongly interested in or already working with fintechs in digital account opening. The benefits of fintechs. By Elizabeth Judd. Quick Stat.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The takeover signaled an evolution of the company's business model from a traditionally business-to-consumer (B2C) seller, to one that includes business-to-business (B2B) operations. The Outsourced FinTech Opportunity. The payment rails we’re currently using for consumer payments would be very applicable to what's happening in B2B.”.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 19, 2020

In an effort to provide complete management of foreign exchange risk, financial solutions provider Profile Software rolled out its Acumen net eFX offering. It can fully accommodate rapid business expansion and future needs for competitive Treasury management operations.”.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 19, 2020

It was a big week for B2B FinTech startups in Latin America. Supply chain financing company Greensill revealed its acquisition of Colombia-based Omni, a small- to medium-sized business (SMB) lender that will enable Greensill to strengthen its Latin American footprint. Authenticiti.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

FinTech startup Plaid is partnering with banking platform Jack Henry & Associates to advance the Plaid Exchange for more than 350 financial institutions (FIs). “We Plaid Exchange is the industry’s first open finance platform, the company said.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 1, 2020

As banks look to streamline access to finance or make it easier to safely share financial information with apps, Barclays Business Banking and Wells Fargo are joining forces with FinTechs on digital initiatives. PYMNTS rounds up the latest partnerships and initiatives below. Barclays & Propel. Wells Fargo & Envestnet. “We

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 25, 2021

German neobank N26 hired Dr. Jan Kemper as its new chief financial officer (CFO) as the Berlin-headquartered FinTech looks toward a future initial public offering (IPO). The new appointment is one of several N26 made in the last six months as the company strategizes for its next phase of growth. Its most recent valuation was $3.5

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