PYMNTS

JUNE 1, 2016

Accounts payable departments can often buy their corporation a few more days without paying suppliers thanks to the age-old excuse: “The check’s in the mail.” “If the accounts payable process sounds ancient and arcane, add in the headaches of answering anxious vendor calls (‘the check’s in the mail!’),

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The Finance Weekly

MARCH 13, 2022

Just in the , first half of 2021 , Global venture capital funding shattered records as more than $288 billion was invested worldwide. So, why are VCs investing in the office of the CFO? Existing investors , Bain Capital Ventures , , First Round Capital , , Quiet Capital , , Webb Investment Network , and , BoxGroup also participated.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 19, 2019

The big news in B2B FinTech investment this week came from Airbnb , which is bolstering its presence in the business travel market with new funding, while corporate card startup Brex also secured a prominent debt capital investment. The company said it plans to use the investment to further build out its lending operations.

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Creative CFP

AUGUST 11, 2020

Whether this investment comes in the form of equity or as a loan to be repaid, the investor will usually want to see specific information about your business. This is a combination of business and financial data about your company that helps the investor decide whether or not to invest.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 24, 2020

funding to startups,” said Crunchbase data expert Gene Teare in an interview with the publication, which also pointed to Stripe’s recent $600 million investment as an example of the resiliency of the FinTech startup ecosystem. B2B FinTech investments appear to be relatively strong, too. million in new funding. AvidXchange.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 22, 2020

This week's look at the convergence of accounts payable and accounts receivable finds tools like commercial cards, trade credit, artificial intelligence and robotics process automation easing friction on both ends of a B2B transactions. said they are focusing their automation investments on AR and AP.

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CFO Share

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Investing Cash Flow: Cash used for or received from investment activities, like buying or selling assets. Managing Vendor Payables Strategically Strategic management of accounts payable is another key aspect of optimizing cash flow in small businesses. What are the 3 major types of cash flow?

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The Finance Weekly

DECEMBER 22, 2022

As the outlook for the 2023 economy becomes more uncertain, finance professionals are looking to invest in technology that increases organizational efficiency and contributes to strategic decision-making. But that’s not the only thing that’s driving tech investment for CFOs in 2023. Maximizing ROI with Targeted Solutions.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 3, 2019

Business payments company Bill.com has secured unicorn status and launched a partnership with Mastercard to accelerate accounts payable for joint business customers. The firms said businesses will be able to cut in half the time it takes to manage accounts payable.

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CFO Share

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Current assets refer to items like: Cash Accounts receivable Inventory, and Short-term investments that can be quickly liquidated, typically within a year. It ensures that resources are available to meet demands, pay staff, and invest in short-term opportunities without needing to secure external debt or equity funding.

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Spreadym

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Managing Accounts Payable: Delay payments to suppliers only when it is advantageous and do not jeopardize supplier relationships. Investment of Surplus Cash: If your business has surplus cash, consider investing it in interest-bearing accounts, short-term investments, or other opportunities to earn a return.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Venture capital funding landed at startups focused on accounts payable (AP) and cybersecurity this week — with one payables startup raising $23 million in funding. Venture capital funding landed at accounts payable (AP) and cybersecurity technology firms, among other innovators that raised money this week.

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Future CFO

JANUARY 1, 2024

Respondents which comprise director-level and above, in finance or accounting roles , as well as the primary decision makers for digital transformation in companies in Australia, the UK and the US, cited financial performance and growth as top IT investment drivers amid the current market situation.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

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Future CFO

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Accounts payable, transaction processing, and bank statement processing are the top three priorities in terms of business workflow automation , according to a global survey of 800 executives by Kofax. Survey highlights. Survey highlights.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 18, 2017

KeyBank is working with accounts receivable company Billtrust to launch a new AR platform for its corporate clients. In a deal signifying increased focus on FinTech partnerships, KeyBank said late last week that it has formed a strategic partnership with Billtrust and made an equity investment in the company.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

the Massachusetts-based accounts payable (AP) automation software provider, announced a $50 million Series D investment round and the purchase of two companies Thursday (Sept. MineralTree Inc., 406 Ventures, the Boston venture capital fund.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 23, 2020

And while investors targeted an accounts payable payments startup as well as another platform designed to help other startups understand their equity, a common theme this week was investment in risk mitigation capabilities. This week's B2B Venture Capital roundup saw more than $76 million in new funding.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 21, 2020

The round was led by a strategic investment from Medalist Partners, a New York-based alternative credit manager. With the new funding, Finexio is looking at continuing to streamline and optimize the last mile of the corporate accounts payable process.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 20, 2020

President David Disque called it a “key focus” for the company to help invest in media payments, which could boost speed and efficiency. Corporate Spending Innovations (CSI) has announced that it will be spending more to boost its cloud-based services for B2B payments for advertising and media needs, a company press release says.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

By its very nature, accounts payable (AP) is a cost center: It’s where money leaves the enterprise, after all. At the highest levels, accounts payable has the opportunity to even add money to businesses, too. “It’s about having a strong business case internally.”

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Future CFO

AUGUST 31, 2022

In a Gartner survey of 128 CFOs and CEOs in June, one third of respondents mentioned back-office automation as a technology priority, the most popular choice among 13 different categories of potential technology investment. Other survey highlights.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Palette Software has connected its accounts payable (AP) automation cloud technology with Aptean ERP , according to a Monday (Nov. The connection will let firms that have invested in Aptean digitize their AP processes with Palette's offering. 2) announcement.

Accounts Payable 56

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Future CFO

APRIL 22, 2024

According to a guidebook by software company Esker , after years of continuous change, adapting a more human-centric accounts payable approach is now a prerequisite for keeping a business competitive. The right mix between remote [and] in-person office work is a constant investment,” Cheah says.

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Navigator SAP

JULY 1, 2022

Having said that, we recommend SAP Business ByDesign as the better investment for the vast majority of medium-sized business out there. Both consistently get top ratings, and both have a slew of glowing reviews from industry trade publications and users from the SME sector. Here are our reasons why.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 21, 2018

Augmentum also invested $2.6 based Previse, a B2B payments firm that targets friction in the accounts payable space by using machine learning for faster supplier payments. The investment was part of the firm’s $6.8 The investment was part of the firm’s $6.8 million in U.K.-based Finally, DueDil saw $2.6

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PYMNTS

MARCH 5, 2020

The BOTs will allow procurement and accounts payable (AP) teams to automate tasks considered mundane or repetitive. He said the standout feature of the company’s product is the deep understanding the company has for the technology, as well as “significant focus and investment” in people, product and technology.

Accounts Payable 97

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PYMNTS

JULY 13, 2020

As it looks to develop its hyperautomation technology, robotic process automation (RPA) company UiPath has notched $225 million in an Alkeon Capital Management-led Series E investment round at a $10.2 UiPath said it would harness the funding to expand upon its research and development (R&D) investment.

Accounts Payable 75

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Accounts payable (AP) automation is beneficial, and even necessary, for many businesses still bogged down by paper. While nearly half of AP departments surveyed said reporting and data analytics are top priority, many teams struggle to accurately assess the return on investment (ROI) of AP technology.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Shifting away from paper-based accounts payable (AP) practices could be a game-changer for many organizations. Many AP professionals who are holding out on investing in automation are unsure of what kind of return on investment (ROI) these services can offer. Around The Next-Gen AP Automation World. About The Tracker.

Accounts Payable 70

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

San Mateo accounts payable automation startup Tipalti won $76 million in a funding round led by Zeev Ventures. The FinTech accounting firm will use the series D funds to grow the platform and its artificial intelligence (AI) tools that can read, process, pay and track invoices. . full-time accounts payable employees. . “As

Accounts Payable 49

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 23, 2019

India-based accounts payable automation company Finly has announced new funding as it plans to expand its B2B product offering, reports in YourStory said Monday (Dec. Veekshith Rai, Finly chief operating officer and co-founder described Finly’s strategy to differentiate itself in India’s growing B2B FinTech market.

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PYMNTS

MAY 13, 2020

Accounts payable (AP) tools that provide quick, detailed oversights of businesses’ financial statuses and payments obligations can help pick up the pace of payments by keeping invoice approval processes on track. Deep Dive: Ho w AP Automation Enables More Informed Investment Decisions. Find the full story in the Tracker.

Invoicing 79

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

For the accounts payable (AP) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) automation space, it’s no longer business as usual. The report found that the key benefits enticing adopters to the cloud include faster returns on investment, quicker implementation processes and more affordable entry costs. About The Tracker.

Accounts Payable 89

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PYMNTS

MARCH 27, 2019

MineralTree, an accounts payable and payment automation company, announced Wednesday (March 27) it closed a $50 million growth equity investment fundraising round. In a press release , MineralTree said the investment round was led by Great Hill Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm.

Accounts Payable 46

Accounts Payable Invoicing Accounting Investments 46

PYMNTS

JUNE 20, 2019

In accounts payable and accounts receivable, rising fraud mitigation efforts may also lead to more false positives, leading to declined commercial card transactions, misplaced suspicion between buyers and suppliers, delays in invoice processing and more. The False Positive Threat.

B2B 73

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PYMNTS

MARCH 6, 2020

FinTechs are helping banks focus on the customer experience through accounts payable (AP) automation. And Adams notes it’s not the technology: he says the firm is investing tremendous time and money in the people and the process. AvidXchange Senior Vice President of Financial Services Boyce Adams Jr.

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The Charity CFO

JUNE 7, 2023

Statement of Activities Financial Uses Assessing Revenue Sources : Analyze the various revenue sources of a nonprofit, such as donations, grants, program fees, and investment income. cash, investments, receivables) and liabilities (e.g., accounts payable, loans).

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