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OCTOBER 19, 2020

Silicon Valley checkout-free, autonomous retail startup AiFi has secured a new round of funding, bringing its total raised to $30 million, the company said in a press release on Monday (Oct.

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CFO News

JUNE 6, 2025

Decentro, a fintech startup, secured Rs 30 crore in funding led by InfoEdge Ventures. This move aligns with other Indian startups returning home. The company intends to move its base from Singapore to India. Decentro aims to enhance its products and expand its enterprise adoption.

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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. Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Nicholas Sunden-Cullberg said the funding will also help the 2014 startup take control of the consumer loan market. .

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JUNE 26, 2020

Some startups focused on data aggregation to expand underwriting capabilities, while others operate platforms to facilitate financing. But it was a startup wielding the corporate card to enable digital lunch vouchers for employees that landed the largest round of the week. Utility account aggregation company Urjanet secured $14.65

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APRIL 22, 2020

Paay, a startup credit card database storing millions of transactions, has been unsecured for weeks and only now closed again, according to a TechCrunch report. A security researcher, Anurag Sen, accessed the files and estimated around 2.5 Mendlowitz said the company had told around 15 to 20 merchants about the lapse.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

18), a San Francisco startup launched by sending roughly 60,000 credit cards to consumers living in northern California. This startup was a bank, and its innovation was a single card that could be used by consumers to purchase things on credit from many different merchants. The startup was Visa , of course.

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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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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Silicon Valley’s Ripple , a blockchain payments startup, has filed a trademark with the U.S. Peter Brandt said on Twitter that the Securities and Exchange Commission would have declared XRP a security if it “understood cryptos,” per Cointelegraph. Since its founding in 2012, Ripple has received funding totaling $293.8

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 22, 2021

Young B2B FinTechs secured some of their first investments in areas that include small business accounting, alternative lending and financial management. But the leader of the pack goes to one corporate travel and expense management startup that impressed investors despite a business trip slump. Bookkeeper360. CreditEnable.

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CFO News

JUNE 5, 2025

Netgear has acquired Bengaluru-based cybersecurity startup Exium to enhance integrated services for managed service providers. The networking solutions company plans to hire over 100 engineers and expand in India, while also using AI and cloud technologies to automate network security and boost SME scaling and productivity.

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MAY 19, 2025

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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.

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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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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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Global Finance

MARCH 6, 2025

Rail Baltica secured an additional 1.4 In January, the government introduced a temporary solidarity contribution (TSC) on credit institutions to help cover national security costs. Vital Statistics Location: Northeastern Europe Neighbors: Estonia, Russia, Belarus, Lithuania Capital city: Riga Population (2024): 1.9 Inflation (2024): 1.4%

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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. Contact CFO Plans for a consultation or download our comprehensive guide on financial reporting for startups.

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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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VCFO

AUGUST 3, 2023

Five Principles for SMB & Startup Business in Aerospace & Defense A recent PwC report notes that the aerospace & defense (A&D) industry generated $741B in 2022 and stands poised for further growth in the years ahead. Capitalizing on the opportunities in A&D is easier said than done for SMBs and startups. Be patient.

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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. As such, Chinese companies and Indian startups relying on their investments have all been impacted.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 16, 2020

Branch , the digital bank startup, is branching out. Contactless payments offer safety, security, and efficiency to consumers at the point of sale,” said Sherri Haymond, Mastercard’s executive vice president of digital partnerships in a statement. This trend could be here to stay.

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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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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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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.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Silicon Valley FinTech startup Step has raised $50 million in a Series B funding round, the company announced Wednesday (Dec. Step customers get a bank account that is insured by the FDIC, as well as a secured spending card backed by Visa and the P2P payments platform. Users can transfer funds in real time without any fees.

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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. According to the U.S.

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CFO Plans

APRIL 1, 2025

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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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SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

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CFO News

APRIL 22, 2025

E-commerce, tech startups, manufacturing, and engineering sectors also show strong hiring intent. Companies seek talent skilled in robotic process automation, network security, and data visualization. Bangalore, Mumbai, and Chennai are key employment hubs.

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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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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 5, 2025

From there, the latest highlights also feature a number of other interesting advisor technology announcements, including: Charles Schwab has taken a minority stake in estate planning platform Wealth.com as it seeks to offer estate document preparation to its retail investor clients – which on the one hand gives Schwab a value-add that could keep (..)

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CFO News

OCTOBER 13, 2024

India's early-stage startups are facing funding scrutiny as risk-averse investors tighten their purse strings. As per a study, only 25% of seed-funded startups successfully secure Series A funding.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 8, 2021

CNBC reported that the Silicon Valley startup has raised more than $1 billion in funding this year. 16, Massachusetts securities regulators filed a complaint against Robinhood alleging that the company aggressively marketed to inexperienced investors and failed to implement controls to protect them, violating state laws and regulations.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Whether you’re navigating the early stages of a startup or managing the complexities of an expanding enterprise, scalable accounting solutions are essential. Discover Scalable Accounting Solutions Small Business Financial Advisory Lays the Foundation When launching a startup, every financial decision counts.

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OCTOBER 27, 2022

Have you tried funding a startup this year? Despite the challenging market conditions, there are proven ways to fund a startup during a recession. However, a recession is a challenging time for funding a startup. Capital shortages mean startup investors become pickier about which business they are willing to invest in.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Sweden-based Detectify, a crowd-based online security company that incentivizes “elite hackers” to help developers stay abreast of security issues, has raised €21 million in a funding round, according to a report. The company said it will use the capital to hire top talent and continue its mission of reducing internet security issues.

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AUGUST 15, 2024

Here’s how small business advice from a CFO can help you secure funding for your business while ensuring your interests are protected. How does a CFO secure business funding? The post How a CFO Can Help Secure Funding for Your Business appeared first on CFOShare.

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