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Varo Achieves Milestone As First Consumer FinTech To Get National Charter

PYMNTS

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. As a national charter, the bank can offer credit and cash-flow management, the company said. Varo Bank N.A.

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Healthcare Tech Company Truepill Raises $75M To Expand

PYMNTS

Connecticut-based healthcare and FinTech investor Oak HC/FT led the funding. Also participating were existing investors Boston-based Optum Ventures, which offers capital and strategic guidance to startups; TI Platform Management LLC., The new service is expected to expand Truepill’s direct-to-patient capabilities.

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The United States Of Fintech Startups

CB Insights

The fintech space is gaining momentum. Last year saw a double record of $46B invested across over 2,800 deals to fintech startups — a 92% uptick in funding year-over-year. GET THE 83-PAGE q2 2019 FINTECH TRENDS REPORT. Q2’19 fintech funding topped $8.3B, boosted by a record quarter of $100M+ mega-rounds. Connecticut.

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Regional Banks Guide Corporates To Future-Proof Accounts Payable

PYMNTS

People’s United Bank Senior Vice President of Treasury Management Cris Sigovitch told PYMNTS that while access to payables FinTech solutions is important, perhaps even more essential is access to a trusted partner that can guide firms toward a resilient and future-proof AP department. . ” Offering the Right Tools.

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Payrailz Partners With Mastercard For Real-Time Bill Payments

PYMNTS

The goal is to offer users an easy way to view, manage and pay bills. The Glastonbury, Connecticut startup Payrailz was founded in 2016 by co-founders Fran Duggan, Paul Franko and Rich Pelikan. The company was named one of the “2019 Best Places to Work in FinTech,” a project of SourceMedia and Best Companies Group.

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

William Mills

We believe the industry is ready for a ‘do it for me’ solution to better manage payment and money transfer needs. Our more than 40 years of experience in the fintech and payments industries enables our 60 fintech clients to better understand the nuances of the market and provide a strategic PR program that supports Payrailz’ business goals.”.

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The 14 Biggest Insurtech Events & Conferences in 2023

Fintech Labs Insights

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. Below is our curated list of the best global insurtech events and conferences in 2023.