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Varo Achieves Milestone AsĀ 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. Department of the Treasury that charters and regulates financial institutions. Varo is the first consumer FinTech to receive a new national bank charter from the U.S. To date, Varo has raised $419.4

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Fintech Fundings: 9 Companies Raise $73 Million Week Ending Dec 31

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The year ends with a total of about $19 billion invested into private fintech companies (includes debt and equity). It is unlikely we’ll see that much in 2016, but the fintech sector is vast, and there are fascinating opportunities for newcomers and existing brands alike. HQ: Shelton, Connecticut. Total raised: $36.9

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Strategic Insight Buys BrightScope for Reported $35+ Million

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.” The acquisition comes in the wake of a pair of other recent pickups for Strategic Insight – Market Metrics and Matrix Solutions. Strategic Insight was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York City, with offices in Boston, San Francisco, Samford, Connecticut, as well as around the world in the U.K.,

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