PYMNTS

JANUARY 15, 2021

Poshmark saw its valuation more than double following its Nasdaq debut, with shares closing at $101.50, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Thursday (Jan. Poshmark’s valuation is now over $3 billion, up from $1.25 Poshmark joins a slew of digital startups filing IPOs as the coronavirus pandemic continues to fuel eCommerce sales.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 27, 2019

Mobvoi, a China-based artificial intelligence (AI) startup, has almost secured funding to value the company at upwards of $1 billion before an initial public offering, according to a report by Bloomberg. Mobvoi was Google’s first direct China investment following the exit of its search engine from the country in 2010.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

A robotics process automation (RPA) startup has just secured a $3 billion valuation as B2B FinTech continues to explore how the technology will disrupt the market. The funding, which also saw Accel participate, followed only a few months after the company raised $153 million, pulling UiPath’s valuation up to $1 billion.

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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. Creditas is aiming to change that.

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VCFO

MARCH 9, 2023

So how did Schoox move from a startup with a bold vision to a strong and rapidly growing organization with now more than 2,000 customers and 20 million learners around the world? The post From Startup to Sustainable Success– How Schoox Did It appeared first on vcfo. market and build on its momentum. “We

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

What shall we make of private fundraising rounds that make valuation leaps, tacking on billions of dollars with each new capital raise? News about Chime ’s latest funding round might give pause when comparing the tech-savvy upstart’s valuation against some traditional banking players. billion garnered only 18 months ago. With the $14.5

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

The enterprise security space is ballooning with new players, and one of them wants to remain competitive with its latest funding round. LogRhythm revealed a $50 million investment round on Wednesday (Sept. LogRhythm provides security intelligence and threat detection capabilities to automate security processes within the enterprise.

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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. When Affirm filed a draft IPO , its estimated valuation was about 10 billion. According to the U.S. It was valued at $2.9 billion in April 2019.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 4, 2019

Indian tech startups had a huge year in 2018, but the way the money is being distributed has some experts concerned about the future of the country’s financial ecosystem, according to reports. Startups in the country were a part of 924 rounds of funding and received $10.5 In 2017, Indian startups got $10.4

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

And be certain to read to the end, where we have provided an update to our popular "Financial AdvisorTech Solutions Map" (and also added the changes to our AdvisorTech Directory) as well!

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Boston Startup CFO

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

For many startups, the short answer is “no.” Some startups can create their own 409A valuation report for $0 using a DIY 409A calculator. This means that all startups — no matter how early the stage — must have a business valuation performed before issuing stock options to justify their choice of strike price.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 28, 2019

Corporate travel and expense (T&E) management solutions provider TripActions led this week’s B2B venture capital roundup with its announcement of new funding that propelled its valuation to $4 billion. Prime Venture Partners provided the investment, reports said. Fairjungle.

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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. Chainalysis.

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PYMNTS

MAY 29, 2018

Whenever it happens, it’s safe to say that a $150 billion valuation would make Ant’s IPO one of the biggest ever, putting it ahead of Facebook ’s $104 billion IPO in 2012 and behind Alibaba’s $168 billion IPO in 2014. Reasons To Invest. Ant’s earnings did not seem to indicate the company would be ready for a share sale anytime soon.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 20, 2017

With more than $172 million raised in total, it was a healthy week for B2B startups, though one clear winner emerged: cybersecurity, which landed nearly 70 percent of the total funding. Two cybersecurity companies came out on top, but they both focus their enterprise security efforts in different ways. Duo Security.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Business credit card startup Brex has confirmed earlier reports of its pursuit of unicorn status. In a statement, co-founder Henrique Dubugras said the investment will support its growth trajectory. A press release issued Friday (October 5) said Brex closed a $125 million Series C funding round, valuing the company at $1.1

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PYMNTS

JULY 10, 2020

Taulia , a B2B FinTech startup, made headlines this week thanks to reports that the company is raising funds from Ping An Insurance Co. As discussions about Taulia’s fundraise continue, below, PYMNTS looks at the latest venture capital rounds that were secured this past week, with a combined $45.87 Morgan Chase & Co.

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CFO Share

MAY 6, 2022

Whether a founder, employee, or investor, equity owners want to see a return on their investment. When taking investment from early Angel investors, selling 10% to 20% of equity is the general rule. There is a lot of risk and exposure in investing early. Giving away company equity in a startup . The answer: it depends. .

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Highlighting the increasing interest in this startup space is this week's B2B venture capital roundup, which recaps the final two weeks of 2020 in B2B FinTech investments. In addition to global expansion, the company said it plans to invest in its own infrastructure, reports said. Italy's Deliveristo secured a $5.51

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PYMNTS

JUNE 25, 2018

The world’s startups are having a good year. The 2018 Q1 saw a combined valuation of VC investments nearing $50 billion — the fourth quarter in a row where VC funding has surpassed $45 million, KPMG noted. Though a startup could secure millions in venture capital funding, it could still take years to turn a profit.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 14, 2020

Investments ranged across geographies and industries, but the biggest highlights landed on trade financing and early wage access innovators, as startups bolster their value by supporting small businesses’ and employees’ financial recovery. Accounting automation startup CANDIS secured about $14.2

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

House of Representatives passed the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act that provides cannabis businesses with banking access. billion valuation as it goes public. SoftBank Considers $1B WeWork Investment Following Stalled IPO. On-Demand Fitness Startup Peloton Pursues $8.2B billion valuation as it goes public.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 18, 2017

New York City-based subscription model and B2C eCommerce enabler startup OrderGroove recently raised $20 million in a Series C venture funding round led by National Securities Corporation. OrderGroove has yet to disclose its valuation for this current round. OrderGroove has yet to disclose its valuation for this current round.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

One startup looks to tackle that challenge and announced on Monday (Sept. Fusebill revealed a $6 million investment round led by ScaleUp Ventures and Langdell Investments, reports said. That leaves opportunity to solve the challenge of charging businesses on a subscription basis. 12) that it raised new funding for its solution.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 1, 2017

This week’s B2B venture capital breakdown is an impressive blend of startups and, together, they’ve raised more than $279 million. But there is a clear common thread among the B2B startups that secured fresh funding this week: data analytics. Blockchain. InstaFreight. B2B eCommerce. Farmers Business Network.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

European tech startups are getting a new source of funding thanks to a new $200 million investment from Japan-based SoftBank. SoftBank reportedly will invest that $200 million in Mubadala, the state investment company of Abu Dhabi. based robotics startup. Among the most recent investments? Startup Worries.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 1, 2016

It has been an interesting roller coaster ride for the team over at Snapchat for the last six months or so, particularly where its funding and valuation are concerned. Overnight, Snapchat went from a $16 billion valuation and one of the go-to tales of Silicon Valley dominance in the era of Web 2.0 regulatory filing on Thursday.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 29, 2021

Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) raised concerns, Reuters reported on Friday (Jan. The SEC is investigating how the San Francisco-area startup allocates revenue. . A funding round earlier this month put Roblox’s valuation at $29.5 29), citing an employee memo. billion, up from just $4 billion almost a year ago.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 11, 2019

After one of the busiest weeks of the year for B2B startup venture capital funding, this week revealed a bit of a lull in the market. It was an SMB InsurTech startup, however, that led this week’s roundup, and brought the market its newest unicorn. Fleet management startup Avrios , based in Germany, raised $14.2

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PYMNTS

JUNE 1, 2016

It has been an interesting roller coaster ride for the team over at Snapchat for the last six months or so – particularly where its funding and valuation are concerned. Overnight Snapchat went from a $16 billion dollar valuation and one of the go-to tales of Silicon Valley dominance in the era of web 2.0

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Investments Valuation Startups Advertising 40

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

Word on the street is that B2B startups may be landing on the same path as B2C startups when it comes to the venture capital wells drying up. At least, that’s what some analysts say is happening in India, which has recently emerged as a hub for B2B startup funding in areas like logistics and B2B eCommerce. eProcurement.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 15, 2020

Italian factoring startup CashInvoice launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on CrowFundMe, hoping to raise at least 200,000 euros ($222,000), the company said in a statement. The minimum investment is 500 euros ($555), and the FinTech is planning to go public when it reaches investments of 1 million euros ($1.11 In the U.S.,

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

14), Concur secured a deal to purchase Hipmunk. While financial details of the transaction weren’t made public, reports said Hipmunk has raised about $55 million in investment since 2010, with its last valuation in 2014 landing at around $96 million. According to TechCrunch on Wednesday (Sept.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 2, 2019

It’s a principle that Rosen said has become even more important, as payments have moved well past retail and toward enabling a better, more secure online user experience. That’s especially true in the consumer lending and demand deposit account (DDA) startups. It’s overfunded by a lot.”.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

B2B FinTech enjoyed more time in the spotlight with investors this week as companies around the globe — ranging from eProcurement to small- and medium-sized business (SMB) accounting to supply chain management startups — secured fresh funding to support growth. Alternative Lending. B2B payments. B2B eCommerce.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 10, 2016

are shying away from alternative lending startups due to the recent controversy within the space, but investors across the pond aren’t hesitating to finance the industry. New investment rounds reached from Australia to the U.K. startups, which collectively nabbed $175 million. million investment deal with another U.K.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 11, 2016

million to B2B startups. Adding to the confusion is the latest data from KPMG International and CB Insights, which revealed that private investment in FinTech startups more than doubled last year. Still, B2B startups continue to land on VCs’ radars. The investment marks Amadeus Capital’s first-ever funding in India.

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