PYMNTS

MAY 20, 2019

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis has proposed a national development fund to help invest in social issues, digitization of the economy, education and transportation, according to a report by Reuters. million) to put into the fund.

Investments 43

Investments Banking Transportation Education 43

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

25) that it secured $1 billion in new funds from Japan’s SoftBank and China’s Alibaba affiliate Ant. The exposed information, however, reportedly did not include password data, Social Security numbers or any financial information. 25) that it secured $1 billion in new funds from Japan’s SoftBank and China’s Alibaba affiliate Ant.

Securities 52

Securities Accounts Payable Startups Transportation 52

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Over the same period, investment dollars in IoT startups fell 57.2% billion—with notable exceptions in areas like security and connected vehicles—outpacing a 22.2% He said the company would continue to invest in these and other tech tools that help customers, despite tougher economic conditions. . billion, PitchBook said. .

Startups 100

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Coverage includes Grab ’s partnership with SM Investments Corporation (SM) for its mobile wallet in the Philippines. Southeast Asia’s Grab is teaming up with SM Investments Corporation (SM) to expand the use of its mobile wallet in the Philippines , Grab said in an announcement.

Investments 43

Investments Transportation Technology Securities 43

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Perry, and new fund Bramalea Partners, launched by Andrew Boyd, former head of global equity capital markets at Fidelity Investments. Loadsmart said it has instead focused on what its online shipping platform can do for companies in the transportation business on a value-added basis, “coupled with API integrations.”.

Transportation 101

Transportation Leverage Startups Investments 101

Future CFO

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Funding declines cut across all investment stages, with late-stage deal flow slowing down the most. Digital financial services continues to be the top investment sector due to its high monetisation potential. Transport is seeing a strong recovery boosted by successful monetisation efforts as its revenue reaches $1.1

Transportation 52

Transportation Advertising Valuation Investments 52

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 16, 2020

“In addition, the Unit provides other mobility services such as T Map Auto, T Map Public Transportation and T Map Parking, all of which will be continued by T Map Mobility.”. Uber is expected to invest $50 million in the operation, according to the news release.

Transportation 63

Transportation Restructuring Advertising Communication 63

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

BAMFi , a software provider for the secured lending space, will still own its proprietary solution FactorCloud. These new customers represent a wide range of industries including transportation, transportation brokerages, staffing, oil and gas, manufacturing, and distribution,” said Curtis Sutherland, senior vice president at TAB Bank.

Banking 52

Banking Transportation Construction Treasury 52

PYMNTS

JULY 10, 2020

While the investment isn’t yet official, reports noted that it would propel Taulia’s valuation to as much as $400 million, said Cedric Bru, the firm’s CEO and president, in an interview with The Wall Street Journal. million to the $9 million already secured. million raised from investors. Sayari Labs. ProfitShare.

B2B 77

B2B B2C SAP Valuation 77

PYMNTS

MARCH 6, 2020

In the latest Faster Payments Tracker® , PYMNTS examines developments in instant payments adoption around the world, and what may be holding back some FIs from investing in new systems. The aim of creating this system was both to provide more speed and security to the country’s merchants. Around the Faster Payments World.

Transportation 121

Transportation Banking Technology Planning 121

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2020

It was a busy week for B2B venture capitalists who spread their wealth amongst a wide range of B2B FinTechs, with investments totaling more than $164 million. India-based B2B eCommerce company SOLV secured an investment from SC Ventures , the companies announced this week, although they did not reveal the value of the funding.

B2B 77

B2B eCommerce Banking Healthcare 77

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

In a press release, the companies said the Visa Secure Access Module (SAM) helps those enterprises facilitate contactless payments through contactless cards, phones and wearable devices. Visa and Planeta said on Monday (Feb.

Transportation 56

Transportation Securities Technology Investments 56

CFO Thought Leader

DECEMBER 12, 2023

However, Seidel—CFO of space security start-up True Anomaly—swiftly short circuits the familiar narrative of a space-loving youth. Indeed, such was the case at Goldman Sachs, where he spent 7 career years as an investment banker. national security. Space has evolved into being a contested environment.

CFO 52

CFO Leadership Securities Strategic Planning 52

PYMNTS

JANUARY 15, 2021

Malaysia's microLEAP has secured $3.3 Reports in e27 said MAA Group provided the investment, which microLEAP plans to use for marketing, new staff hires and technological enhancements. Reports in e27 said MAA Group provided the investment, which microLEAP plans to use for marketing, new staff hires and technological enhancements.

B2B 67

B2B Finance Treasury B2C 67

PYMNTS

APRIL 21, 2019

Uber announced late last week that it landed a $1 billion investment from Toyota, DENSO and the SoftBank Vision Fund. On Twitter , Uber Chief Executive Dara Khosrowshahi announced the investment, saying the companies are jointly working toward “the future of mobility.” The investment gives Uber ATG a valuation of $7.25

Technology 72

Technology Transportation Valuation Investments 72

Future CFO

APRIL 14, 2024

My day may also include reviewing financial performance, evaluating investment and financing proposals, scanning the external environment, managing risks, or mentoring teams. By working in Shell, I get to be part of powering progress here in the Philippines by providing secure energy needed for transport, businesses, and homes.

Finance 52

Finance Concentration CFO Transportation 52

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

We provide that network in the middle … [but] you need comprehensive IoT security architecture in any of those critical IoT environments.”. Security will need a top-down inspection as 5G becomes ubiquitous. Along with that come the same security and fraud concerns that attended the 4G/LTE world. Brave New World of 5G.

Transportation 94

Transportation Leadership Communication Securities 94

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

The non-bank financial company announced the investment this week, which was led by private investment unit Norwest Venture Partners, while existing backers CDC Group and P Surendra Pai also participated, according to VC Circle reports. Mission Secure. Shape Security. The Credit Junction.

B2B 75

B2B Startups Investments Compliance 75

PYMNTS

MAY 1, 2020

With $68 million in combined venture capital funding, this week’s B2B FinTech investments are certainly not the highest they’ve been, but considering the current market, the latest rounds remain impressive nonetheless. Wise is one of them, and reports said the company has just secured $5.7 and Mexico. and Mexico.

Banking 66

Banking B2B Accounts Payable eCommerce 66

PYMNTS

MAY 5, 2020

Chesky’s words came as the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reported the number of travelers who went through its security gates on May 4 was 163,692 compared to 2.5 Also in April, as reported in this space, Airbnb had its second investment of $1 billion from investors. million for the same day one year ago.

Healthcare 56

Healthcare Transportation Forecasting Securities 56

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

The FAA noted that it is still perfecting methodology for shipping vaccines with specialized transport needs – like the forthcoming Pfizer vaccine that needs to be kept chilled at negative 75 degrees Fahrenheit to remain viable for use – but it is confident that this hurdle will be soon overcome. percentage points.

Transportation 64

Transportation Healthcare Retail Numbers 64

PYMNTS

JANUARY 21, 2021

In an interview with PYMNTS, Nick Careen , senior vice president of airport, passenger, cargo and security at the International Air Transport Association (IATA), said the stage is set for digital solutions to help validate and authenticate passengers, and also to serve as a validation of COVID-related testing and travel requirements.

Transportation 86

Transportation Forecasting Currencies Investments 86

PYMNTS

JANUARY 7, 2020

A recent survey by Honeywell found that 70 percent of senior business professionals have already invested “significant” amounts in industrial IoT, and over two-thirds of this group plans to increase their investment within the next three years. There is, of course, the matter of security, an issue that PYMNTS touched on recently.

Problem Solving 54

Problem Solving Healthcare Transportation B2B 54

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

This new infusion of cash is on top of an earlier $100 million technology investment, Grab co-founder Tan Hooi Ling told Bloomberg. This new AI blueprint will enhance security as well as natural language processing (NLP) tech. “We Grab wants to be Southeast Asia’s all-in-one super app, toppling competitor Gojek.

Concentration 54

Concentration Transportation Startups Investments 54

Future CFO

DECEMBER 11, 2023

With growth also high on the agenda of Boards and CEOs, finance leaders must balance cost-control efforts against investments. Villanueva attributed this to the convenience, transparency, and security of the process. The common question that comes to mind for the regular consumers: ‘How secure is my money or my funds inside this app?’”

Banking 98

Banking Finance CFO Leverage 98

Spreadym

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Create a Revenue Forecast: Estimate your expected income sources, including salaries, sales revenue, investment income, grants, or any other sources of revenue. Categorize Expenses: Group your expenses into categories, such as housing, transportation, utilities, entertainment, and so on.

Budgeting 59

Budgeting Strategic Planning Forecasting Economics 59

PYMNTS

JUNE 10, 2020

Bank General Manager of Transportation and Corporate Payment Systems John Hardin said the new features would enable carriers the kind of flexibility on cash flow to survive, particularly in the current world economy. “At The option for Quick Pay will be found in the dashboard, the release notes.

Invoicing 52

Invoicing Banking Cash Management Auditing 52

Bramasol

MARCH 10, 2023

This can help them plan and invest for the long term, rather than relying on variable sales of individual products. By offering regular updates, new products, and services, manufacturers can keep customers engaged and build loyalty over time.

SAP 84

SAP Manufacturing Compliance Leverage 84

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 1, 2017

But there is a clear common thread among the B2B startups that secured fresh funding this week: data analytics. The Series A investment, provided by an unnamed European investor, follows $2 million in seed funding. million in Series A funding this week, though it did not disclose the private investment company that provided the funds.

Startups 47

Startups B2B Transportation Auditing 47

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Investment in Intelligence of Things (IoT) is expected to surge in the coming years, with companies projected to increase spending on the design, creation and operation of IoT solutions from $186.1 Recently, the National Institute of Standards and Technology drafted a report advising federal agencies on IoT security. billion by 2023.

Pharmaceutical 69

Pharmaceutical Transportation Securities Technology 69

VCFO

JULY 15, 2022

This includes drilling equipment, fracking equipment, wellhead services, transportation, supplies, and a range of other supportive elements. In this period of fewer available capital resources, how can OFS companies make themselves more attractive to investors and secure the funding they need?

Restructuring 73

Restructuring Prioritization Auditing Transportation 73

PYMNTS

AUGUST 18, 2017

To help with this, Target has acquired transportation and logistics technology company Grand Junction and ALDI has partnered up with Instacart in key larger markets. Gartner’s latest research is showing that security IT has no signs of slowing down. billion | Amount ALDI plans to invest to increase its U.S.

Retail 49

Retail Finance Transportation Securities 49

PYMNTS

MAY 6, 2019

At issue is the pay for Lyft and Uber ridesharing drivers, along with demands for better job security. Simply put, as Lyft seems content to focus on transportation, based on company activities and comments from Lyft executives, Uber is trying to build an ecosystem centered around transportation and payments. cities, too.

Transportation 63

Transportation Securities Planning Investments 63

PYMNTS

JUNE 21, 2019

In India, where investors have shied away from alternative nonbank financial companies as of late, one small business (SMB) lender managed to secure an impressive funding round. Other investment targets included a Chinese B2B eCommerce platform with a niche focus, an InsurTech startup targeting gig workers and corporate spend management firm.

Startups 43

Startups B2B Marketing Investments 43

PYMNTS

JANUARY 17, 2017

Top financial institutions around the globe are going in on blockchain in a big way, with massive investments in R&D and beyond. Participating banks will maintain secure digital records over blockchain to accelerate and streamline the order-to-settlement process for SMEs, they added. Reports Monday (Jan.

Banking 47

Banking Transportation Finance Securities 47

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 20, 2017

As more businesses join collaborative groups and invest in internal research and development (R&D) to explore using blockchain for new services, some firms have begun to use the technology themselves. This week, news from Citigroup, UPS and Vanguard signal interest in using the distributed ledger technology in the back office.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 54

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Planning Transportation Benchmarking 54

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) on the service. Once the green check mark comes on the screen, the person is free to proceed to security. Jackson International Terminal (Terminal F) in Atlanta.

Transportation 47

Transportation Securities Technology Investments 47