PYMNTS

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Swedish peer-to-peer (P2P) lending startup Lendify has secured $115 million in funding from Insight Investment, according to a Bloomberg report on Wednesday (Oct. Last year Insight Investment supported the digital lender with a 1.5 In the past, the startup was supported by P2P lending and institutional capital.

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Startups Profit and Loss Investments Banking 103

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 14, 2020

FireEye has closed on a $400 million investment by Blackstone , barely a week after one of the world’s top cybersecurity firms disclosed that its own files were hacked by what federal authorities suspect was a foreign intelligence service. per share, subject to certain customary adjustments,” the company added.

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Global Finance

JUNE 9, 2025

Financial Services Company Labs (Working With External Startups and Scaleups) Many FIs host labs nurturing outside startups. Since its inception, the lab has worked with more than 100 startups, helping them integrate their products into banking use cases. Wenov’s WeLab experiments with emerging technologies.

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Startups Banking Compliance Investments 52

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

British financial institution Barclays has invested $12.9 million in Bink, a startup that lets customers store and view all their loyalty cards on a phone, and also links payment cards to get points and rewards automatically, according to reports. Mike Jordan, the CEO of Bink , said he’s excited to be partnered with Barclays. “We

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CFO Plans

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

In the whirlwind world of startups and businesses on the hunt for investment, financial reporting is much more than a collection of numbers; its the story of your businesss vitality, potential, and vision. Discover how to transform your financial reports into investment magnets by aligning them with investor expectations.

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PYMNTS

JULY 5, 2020

an investment company owned by the Singapore government, are in talks to invest as much as $1 billion for Tokopedia , sources told Bloomberg News. Facebook is buying a stake in India’s Jio Platforms, while its WhatsApp unit struck a deal last month to invest in ride-hailing and food delivery giant Gojek. Microsoft Corp.

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eCommerce Investments Startups Retail 105

PYMNTS

JULY 17, 2020

Several B2B FinTechs topped the list in Q2, however, including commercial card startup Brex, which raised $150 million, as well as global business account service provider Airwallex with $160 million and small business alternative lender Fundbox with a $200 million raise — the largest of the quarter. ’s Ravelin secured $20.6

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 22, 2021

While 2021 has kicked off with a bang in the venture capital arena — with several high-value investments on the books — this week's B2B VC roundup is all about the seed rounds. Young B2B FinTechs secured some of their first investments in areas that include small business accounting, alternative lending and financial management.

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B2B Securities Startups Investments 81

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The investment funds will enable the Montreal-based startup to continue to deploy its patented solution in markets around the world, develop new product offerings and expand the company’s head count. “We Contactless payment company Mobeewave announced the closing of a $16.5

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Investments Startups Securities Banking 79

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Companies therefore must either invest in teams of AML specialists or in fraud-fighting technologies. . The September AML/KYC Tracker examines the latest fraud challenges and efforts to ensure tight security and compliance. . How Mobile Financial Startups Can Bridge the Security Gap. Around the AML/KYC Worl d.

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Securities Compliance Startups Budgeting 74

PYMNTS

JANUARY 8, 2021

B2B FinTech startups have stepped into 2021 with a bang, as industry players raised more than $910 million in combined funding. And thanks to several nine-figure investment deals, BaaS, expense management, payroll and B2B eCommerce are now in the spotlight. Backers zeroed-in on a range of industries, including SMB banking and lending.

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B2B Investments eCommerce Startups 81

PYMNTS

JANUARY 25, 2021

Ten years later, their latest venture – a line of healthy, egg white-based chips called Quevos – just secured a roughly $400,000 investment on the ABC TV reality show “ Shark Tank ” from Daniel Lubetzky, who invented Kind Bars. “I I am excited to help Nick and Zack fulfill Quevos’ potential. 22) on “Shark Tank.”. 22) on “Shark Tank.”.

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Startups Investments Retail Forecasting 116

PYMNTS

JULY 5, 2020

Zomato , the $3 billion Indian food startup, has been cut off from its biggest Chinese investor Ant Financial amid new Indian regulations, The Financial Times reports. Ant Financial has almost 25 percent stake in Zomato, having invested a total of almost $560 million in the company.

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Startups Investments Securities Finance 83

CFO Thought Leader

MAY 29, 2025

Now Watch the Complete Episode Featuring CFO Tom Egan of Hometap Since arriving six months ago, Hometap CFO Tom Egan has focused on steering the homeequity pioneer from startup mode to scalable platform. His goal: transform home equity into a flexible ecosystem that supports every stage of ownership journey.

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CFO Plans

MAY 19, 2025

Explore Expert Financial Guidance to ensure a seamless transition and secure your business’s future. This detailed plan not only helps in securing funding but also acts as a guiding star for daily decision-making, ensuring your startup remains on a steady financial course. Think of it as the blueprint for your success.

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PYMNTS

JULY 31, 2020

In a venture capital slowdown, any investment round is a win. This week’s look at the latest funding for B2B FinTech and other startups showcases an investor appetite for security, data and business intelligence, with nearly $63.5 million in fresh investment for the industry. PYMNTS rounds up the latest deals below.

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B2B Securities Startups Investments 66

PYMNTS

JULY 24, 2020

London startup mobile bank Revolut Ltd. has secured $80 million in new funding at a $5.5 The startup offers its digital banking features with a debit card that users can attach to their accounts, stock trading tools, cell phone and travel medical insurance, buy shares, donate to charities and save money.

Startups 102

Startups Foreign Exchange Valuation Invoicing 102

CSC Advisors

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Securing funding for a daycare or preschool can be complex, but understanding what lenders expect can significantly improve your chances of success. At Cornerstone Capital Advisors, we specialize in working with established businesses, ensuring they receive the support they needand this often excludes startups.

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Startups Prioritization Securities Planning 52

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Extend and Oliver have joined the ranks of Wells Fargo 's Startup Accelerator, which a press release stated will afford them education, mentorship and investment to guide early-stage growth. Oliver works to transform legal servicing by letting every party easily collaborate in a transparent and compliant way.

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Startups Education Technology Securities 73

CFO Thought Leader

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Early in his career, Lior Maza chose to immerse himself in smaller, venture-backed startups rather than large enterprisesa move that exposed him to a range of responsibilities, from fundraising and recruiting to crisis management.

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Leadership CFO Finance Startups 99

PYMNTS

MAY 8, 2020

Investors found promise in startups that target financial institutions (FIs) with software to improve their own services, as well as FinTechs that offer small business solutions by wielding their bank data. But the biggest round of the week went to a challenger bank, which also secured unicorn status with its latest funding.

Securities 64

Securities Banking Startups Pharmaceutical 64

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Silicon Valley FinTech startup Step has raised $50 million in a Series B funding round, the company announced Wednesday (Dec. Stripe invested in this round as well, as did returning investors Crosslink Capital, Collaborative Fund and Will Smith’s Dreamers VC. million in a June Series A funding round led by Stripe.

Startups 86

Startups Education Banking Investments 86

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

More than $25 million in new funding landed at B2B FinTech startups this week, making it one of the slower VC roundups for the B2B landscape this year. Though it didn't reveal how much it raised, Zero Hash, based in Chicago, announced the close of its Series C investment round led by holding company tastytrade.

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B2B Startups Communication Strategic Planning 60

PYMNTS

APRIL 8, 2019

An Israeli startup that creates anti-fraud services that deal with online transactions wants to raise $200 million for expansion, according to a report in Bloomberg. Many Israeli tech startups have attracted investor interest lately, and investment has increased in the past three years to the tune of 37 percent – a total of $856 in 2018.

eCommerce 72

eCommerce Startups Investments Numbers 72

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

SoftBank Group is considering a gamble on Brazil and might advise high-growth firms to invest in the country, Reuters reported on Friday (Sept. Although he did not explain, Maciel also said that SoftBank was going to announce a large investment in Brazil. office-sharing startup WeWork.

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Investments Transportation Valuation Startups 65

CFO Plans

APRIL 1, 2025

In the exhilarating realm of technology startups, ambitious entrepreneurs and CEOs are on a relentless quest for rapid expansion. Explore How CFO Plans Can Support Your Compliance Strategy The Significance of Startup Risk Mitigation The road to expansion is riddled with potential hazards.

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CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The Indian technology sector saw several major announcements in the Union Budget 2022, with a few misses in the startup segment. Budget 2022’s announcements on manufacturing, sustainability, electronics, digital currency, innovation and startups with technology as the cornerstone are expected to give a fillip to the tech industry.

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Budgeting Startups Currencies Manufacturing 130

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

In the land of startups, speed matters. Hodges was quick to point out that Vouch does not act as a broker, but has built tailored insurance programs that serve clients’ needs directly, where coverage is recommended based on what the firm has learned about the startup and is tied to the decisioning model that underpins the platform.

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Startups eCommerce Healthcare B2B 76

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. Chainalysis.

B2B 69

B2B Investments Accounts Payable Benchmarking 69

Global Finance

JUNE 3, 2025

Investments are focused on scaling AI and cloud capabilities, accelerating digital transformation to enhance customer and employee experiences, and positioning for long-term competitiveness. Data, security, and compliance are what hold banks back Data privacy and security remain the foremost challenges to AI and cloud adoption.

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Banking Compliance Education Risk Management 52

Global Finance

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Qatars sovereign wealth fund, the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), ranks as the worlds eighth-largest, with assets totaling approximately $525 billion, according to data from the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute, a US-based research platform. tons of greenhouse gases and 43.5

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Technology Startups Economics Leverage 52

PYMNTS

JUNE 1, 2020

BostInno reported that fundraising for new investments by venture capital and private equity firms was less but still evident. Below are the startups that raised capital in May, according to data compiled by BostInno. Cambridge-based agtech startup CiBO Technologies raised $10 million in equity, according to an SEC filing.

Startups 60

Startups Pharmaceutical Technology Investments 60

CSC Advisors

APRIL 10, 2025

Government-backed security: The SBA guarantees a portion of the loan, encouraging lenders to approve applications even for newer businesses. By taking advantage of these benefits, education centers can secure the necessary funding to cover startup costs, facility improvements, or staff training. Ready to get started?

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Education Budgeting Finance Securities 52

CSC Advisors

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Securing funding to grow your business can be challenging, but Small Business Administration (SBA) loans are an excellent option for established businesses seeking favorable terms and support. Startups are generally not eligible for SBA loans because lenders view them as higher risk. million to $38.5 Ready to Take the Next Step?

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Profit and Loss Benchmarking Startups Securities 52

PYMNTS

APRIL 22, 2020

The State Bank of Vietnam granted FinTech startup GPay a 10-year license to provide intermediary payment services in the country — electronic payment portals, payment services, digital money transfer services and eWallet services. The technology holding company also has member businesses in gaming, security and financial services. .

Startups 61

Startups Entertainment Advertising Investments 61

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Silicon Valley buy now pay later (BNPL) payments startup Affirm filed an initial public offering (IPO) for a Nasdaq listing, Affirm said in a statement on Thursday (Nov. According to the U.S.

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Startups Valuation Securities Technology 73

PYMNTS

AUGUST 7, 2020

Talk of a venture capital plummet continues to grow, particularly in Europe, where new data from Consultancy Europe revealed that the number of venture capital deals for startups across the continent has declined every quarter since Q1 2019. PYMNTS breaks down the investment activity below. with total funding nearly reaching $391.25

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B2B Transportation Startups Investments 100