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Varo Achieves Milestone As First Consumer FinTech To Get National Charter

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Colin Walsh got lots of laughs five years ago when he talked of his intention to launch a financial technology (FinTech) startup. Varo is the first consumer FinTech to receive a new national bank charter from the U.S. Since then, the skepticism has evaporated and the CEO of Varo Money Inc. , To date, Varo has raised $419.4 million.

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Fintech Startup Payrailz Selects William Mills Agency as Public Relations Agency of Record

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Payrailz was founded to help financial institutions succeed by offering a smarter, faster and more engaging payment experience surpassing the current solutions available in the market. Digital payments and the user experience continue to be a big focus for the financial industry,” said Mickey Goldwasser, VP marketing at Payrailz.

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The Real-Time Payments Receivables Conundrum

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Barnum grew a series of small but well-marketed performances of human oddities into a full-blown traveling circus/freak show extravaganza for 146 years before the “big top” folded forever in 2017. Inertia can be the death knell of any innovation – and in payments, it’s the proverbial showstopper. and Barnum & Baily Circus.

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The 14 Biggest Insurtech Events & Conferences in 2023

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These are the largest events in the insurance industry geared towards technologists, program managers, marketers, developers and C-Suite execs at both legacy insurers and upstart insurance tech firms. Event Spotlight Pushing the boundaries of insurance innovation by bringing together the latest technology and top talent.

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Dream Payments Closes $10 Million Series A

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Canadian payments innovator Dream Payments raised $10 million in new funding this week. In addition to FairVentures, Connecticut Innovations, Real Ventures, and angel investors also participated. ” Pictured: Chief Marketing Officer Christian Ali demonstrating the Dream Mobile Point of Sale solution.

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Strategic Insight Buys BrightScope for Reported $35+ Million

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.” Commenting on the news, Strategic Insight CEO Joel Mandelbaum said, “BrightScope is well known for its unique retirement data and its technology innovation. ” The acquisition comes in the wake of a pair of other recent pickups for Strategic Insight – Market Metrics and Matrix Solutions. Germany, and Canada.

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FinovateSpring 2015 Sneak Peek: Part 8

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Register today to see and meet these innovators in person on May 12 and 13 at our upcoming conference in San Jose, California. Finicity helps developers build powerful apps to drive financial software innovation. Our platform brings innovation to mobile card services. HQ: Westport, Connecticut. Founded: 2015.