PYMNTS

AUGUST 8, 2019

bank Standard Chartered is expanding its network of innovation labs with the launch of an eXellerator lab in Shanghai, reports said this week. The labs are a part of Standard Chartered’s venture capital arm SC Ventures, reports noted. “To NS Banking said Wednesday (Aug.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 9, 2020

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. Kibo added, “We love global companies with very capital efficient structures.”.

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PYMNTS

MAY 27, 2016

The “startup nation” is recognized for not just brimming with tech innovation, but also harboring more high-tech startups and a larger venture capital industry per capita than any other place in the world. companies partner with innovation from Israel that will give them a global competitive edge,” Mavor explained.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 27, 2019

Reuters , citing the China Securities Regulatory Commission , said the technology innovation board would list companies in the tech and emerging sectors with a focus on high-tech manufacturing equipment, new energy, biotech, Big Data and cloud computing. curbs on Chinese tech companies and developments. It also comes as the U.S.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 7, 2019

This week’s B2B Venture Capital roundup is all about data. With a total of $388 million raised this week, newly funded startups are deploying an array of data analytics technologies to address B2B finance friction. Yellowbrick Data. Catch up on the latest investment rounds below. Biz2Credit.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 10, 2020

It’s a self-perpetuating scenario that keeps barriers to capital in place. In a recent conversation with PYMNTS, Raghav Mathur, head of data science and analytics at Singapore-based Grab Financial Group , discussed the opportunities in data technology that can address the region’s most pressing SMB lending needs.

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PYMNTS

MAY 31, 2019

Accounts payable, cloud migration, Big Data and even legal management for startups raising new funding were all targeted among investors. Investors at Barclays Bank and BOLD Capital Partners led the investment, while TFX Capital Partners, Techstars Ventures and First Derivates also participated. The company raised $6.5

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Capital Analytics Big Data Data 143

Bank Innovation

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Quite a few fintech ventures received funding this week; though perhaps surprisingly blockchain is not an area featured on this list—perhaps with all of the recent blockchain proof-of-concepts that are running, investors and angels thought it was time to take a stronger look at artificial intelligence, big data, and other Read More.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Over the past seven years, Yakuel built the company in Israel, a country known as a hotbed of engineering innovation, and he is now building a New York office. Now, we have the opportunity to get better data into the system and then use that data to then either automatically do something or motivate human beings to do something,” Lee said.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Don’t let the lack of news about mega-grossing venture capital (VC) rounds fool you. This week’s B2B venture capital activity led to an impressive $141.2 SIG, GGV Capital, Yunqi Partners, Huochebang, SKy9 Capital and Chuangban Investment also participated in the funding round, reports said. TravelBank.

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Insights on Business

MARCH 12, 2019

review of the capital requirements for market risk regulations, namely the Fundamental Review of the Trading Book (FRTB). It becomes effective in 2022, but banks should now, more than ever, implement the proposed changes in order to meet the deadline for reporting their Pillar I capital under the new methodologies.

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PYMNTS

JULY 28, 2017

It may be slow on the B2B venture capital front, with just $31.5 With $16 million in new venture capital (VC) funding, SyncHR, based in the U.S., The company provides Human Capital Management cloud-based software to businesses. million in funding rounds for some pretty niche enterprise service providers.

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Big Data Capital Software Data 105

PYMNTS

JANUARY 1, 2019

A robust supply of private capital reportedly is one of the main reasons for that, along with corporate cultures that are averse to public markets. But relatively high stock prices and access to more capital remain prime temptations, and there is little doubt that 2019 will bring more than few exciting — and telling — IPOs.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 15, 2019

Corporate payments have not seen the same level of innovation as consumer payments. AccessPay’s platform solves a big pain point for large corporates.” million investment in Big Data Partnership in 2015, another B2B company focused on providing businesses with training, storage and support with their data needs. .”

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Bobsguide

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

In the financial services industry, data has always been “big” Information derived from data is the fuel that drives the engines of global capital markets. Behind every trading decision – to buy, sell, or hold – is an analysis, whether based on a company’s.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 22, 2018

According to Venture Beat , this latest round of funding was led by Manhattan-based VC firm Stripes Group, with participation from existing investors that include Union Square Ventures, Insight Venture Partners and Spark Capital.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 30, 2019

Reuters , citing the China Securities Regulatory Commission , said the technology innovation board would list companies in the tech and emerging sectors with a focus on high-tech manufacturing equipment, new energy, biotech, Big Data and cloud computing. curbs on Chinese tech companies and developments. It also comes as the U.S.

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Company New York Big Data Innovation 115

Bank Innovation

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

This last week, investors went for platforms in mobile development, cloud-based Big Data, cloud-based invoicing, home equity funding, and marketing. Even though we’re not seeing quite as many raises as in previous years, fintech funding doesn’t seem to be in any danger of disappearing. This brings us to our top Read More.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 17, 2018

Of these, Big Data, blockchain and AI are integral to a successful and progressive FinTech industry.”. The company announced the financial support while noting it aims to develop its own Big Data and AI solutions and to apply blockchain, cloud and SaaS technologies into its operations as well.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

The cloud, artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics are all prevalent themes in this week’s venture capital breakdown, with startups working to overhaul entire processes for their enterprise customers, from logistics to workforce management. New backers Edge Capital Group and World Innovation Lab tacked onto the round, too.

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PYMNTS

JULY 22, 2016

million in B2B venture capital was divided among alt-finance, supplier payments and Big Data services startups this past week. MCI Capital, based in Poland, led the financing via its MCI.TechVentures Fund, according to reports. based Redis Labs , an act of support for the startup’s Big Data management services.

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CB Insights

JULY 19, 2017

Corporate innovation is critical for established companies looking to stay relevant in the face of disruption from up-and-coming startups. With industries being unbundled left and right ( supermarkets , banking , cars — just to name a few) more companies are opening up in-house innovation labs every day. Innovation Lab Name: HP Labs.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 7, 2018

In fact, new data from venture capital (VC) analysis firm CB Insights, analyzed by global management consulting and professional services firm Accenture Financial Services, suggests FinTech startups’ VC funding hit a new high last year, with major deals in the U.S., The whirlwind of FinTech investment shows no signs of slowing.

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Fintech Lending Big Data Industry 131

PYMNTS

JANUARY 15, 2019

Analysts at the financial institution (FI) said they expect mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity to heat up, and corporate finance teams must be prepared — both to strategically deploy capital for acquisitions, and to anticipate being a takeover target themselves.

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Capital Report Big Data Strategy 116

Insights on Business

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Palacios explained that stakeholders and employees want to trust that innovation teams are not simply exploring technology for technology’s sake and that the innovation will lead to true business value. Trust in the AI data and the innovation approach. Trust in how AI can provide business value. ” top of mind.

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PYMNTS

JULY 25, 2019

Amazon Prime Day , which was earlier this month, brought out waves of fraudsters trying to capitalize on the barrage of promotional emails related to the shopping event. As much as companies are committed to innovation, criminals are, too. Companies like 16Shop were selling kits to create phishing attacks.

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Fraud Analytics Security Data 172

PYMNTS

JULY 12, 2019

ApiO.EarlyPay uses big data analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning to automate risk analysis and creditworthiness assessments of small businesses and their own customers. EarlyPay represents a game-changing way for SMBs to get working capital.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

-Israeli data science firm Explorium raised $19 million in private funding to expand its new machine learning platform, Reuters reported on Wednesday (Sept. million seed round was led by Emerge with the participation of F2 Capital. Zeev Ventures, with the participation of the seed investors, added another $15.5

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Data Big Data Mobile Report 123

PYMNTS

JULY 6, 2017

Previse uses artificial intelligence and Big Data to assess the likelihood a company will pay its invoices, then provides that assessment to financiers through its platform. “SMEs are the backbone of the world economy, generating the majority of growth, employment and innovation,” Christensen said. trillion ($3.1

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PYMNTS

JUNE 3, 2016

There may be a few resilient, strategic entrepreneurs out there who don’t need venture capital to run a successful startup. “It’s a huge anomaly,” said Small Business Administration Head of Innovation and Investment Mark Walsh, referencing the ability for startup founders to make it without venture capital.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

The latest global FinTech collaboration ties together Singapore and Dubai in a deal designed to encourage innovation in digital payments, online and mobile commerce, and related areas. The agreement … sets out a process to share and use information on innovation in their respective markets.”.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 25, 2018

Under his charge, Socure said he will align the company to capitalize on the demand for its digital identity verification service across different sectors. I look forward to further accelerating our expansion while maintaining Socure’s focus on customer satisfaction and innovation.”.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 25, 2016

It may have been a big week for alternative lending in the consumer finance space, but in B2B payments, blockchain and eCommerce startups snagged the biggest share of venture capital. Elliptic revealed a $5 million funding round on Monday (March 21), with the Series A funding led by Paladin Capital. Blockchain.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 2, 2018

“The merchant cash industry first started as a product for unbankable clients,” said Andrew Mallinger, COO of PIRS Capital, in a recent interview with PYMNTS. “It There are scenarios, too, in which a merchant cash advance may actually be the best financial option for a business in need of working capital. ”

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PYMNTS

MAY 18, 2016

Dimon answered: “They want us to bring more of our resources from our financial capabilities and technology, our human capital and expertise to their communities. Just what do those locations, writ large and small, want from JPMorgan?

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 21, 2016

With a strong penetration of smartphones and mobile commerce, Spain is quickly gaining visibility in the FinTech world, and its capital city is leading the charge. Spain’s capital city had more than 480 startups as of last year, with startups raising €659.4 million in private funding in 2015. billion that co-invests with VCs.

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Insights on Business

MAY 21, 2019

We’re talking about larger, more complex, real-time calculations on big data to gain faster and more precise risk assessments—which can drive better business results in spite of volatility. One of the more obvious conceivable uses of quantum computers is for simulations. Compliance with change.

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