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VCs And SPACs Raise $1B+ To Invest In Cloud, AI And More Despite Pandemic

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Despite wide-ranging economic uncertainties and a challenging investment environment, venture capital (VC) firms and special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) are actively raising or seeking fresh funds for investment in the payments space. It also plans to invest in companies where technology is a clear differentiator.

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Corporate Payments Firm AccessPay Secures US Backing

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. “We are one of a few players in the world focusing on that space,” said AccessPay CEO Anish Kapoor, adding that the company addresses the friction associated with back-end corporate financial technologies operating in siloes. ” Beringea, based in both the U.K. and U.S., In 2017, it co-led a $15.2

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StanChart Deepens China Focus With Innovation Lab Launch

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Rapid changes in financial technology are reshaping the future of the global banking industry, especially here in China, which is home to some of the world’s most established companies leading the way in areas like artificial intelligence and Big Data,” said Standard Chartered Bank China CEO Jerry Zhang in a statement.

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Investment Tracker: FLYR’s Data Science Shakes Up Travel Industry

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That capital is earmarked toward helping the firm’s balance sheet ahead of new capital rules that go into effect within the next two years. The latest funding round was led by Thrive Capital. But one data science startup looks to shake things up by predicting airfare — and investors are taking notice. For the $1.4

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Can The Wealthiest City Win At FinTech?

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There’s an estimated 492 startups in Tokyo, with the majority serving the mobile and big data analytics sectors. Tokyo is well-known for its strong economy and significant presence in the financial world. According to Reuters, the decision could enable the flow of capital on an estimated $9 trillion in cash deposits.

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The Periodic Table of Tech In Canada

CB Insights

In honor of Canada Day this weekend, we used CB Insights’ database to compile 150 notable tech companies, most active venture capital and corporate investors, and top exits of Canada’s private company tech scene into a periodic table. The list includes VCs such as BDC Venture Capital and Real Ventures, among others.

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FinovateFall 2018 Live Blog – Day 2

William Mills

Some data gets categorized via the tool. With small business, there is a tremendous need for access to capital. The product is addressing the time-intensive process of gathering background data on muni bonds. ^SR. Trying to be a big-data source for the Muni market. ^DG. This is not your parent’s Muni Market.

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