Independent Banker

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The idea that community banking can be a force for positive change is at the heart of Beneficial State Bank, which engages its customers through financial activism. Location: Oakland, Calif. billion-asset community bank in Oakland, Calif., When it comes down to it, though, the community bank’s mission is radically simple.

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

“I love being around people, and people are what community banking is all about.” Overcoming various long odds over the years, Shirley Nelson launched and then grew a thriving California community bank. Bank Headquarters: Oakland, Calif. I love being around people, and people are what community banking is all about,” she says.

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Abrigo

APRIL 28, 2016

This year’s National Small Business Week , themed “SBA: Dream Big, Start Small,” will include special events in Atlanta, New York, Denver, Phoenix, San Jose, Oakland and Washington, D.C. Capital: SBA fills gaps in the commercial lending marketplace so success in the small business sector is based on merit, not family wealth.

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American Banker

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

First United in Oakland, Md., is looking to raise up to $9.3 million through a rights offering.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 13, 2019

And as of last week, the list got a bit longer, as California made a few great leaps toward becoming the autonomous delivery capital of the country, with two big pilots by brand-name firms scheduled for the cities and suburbs. And then there is Oakland-based Boxbot, founded by ex-Uber and Tesla engineers and backed by Toyota AI Ventures.

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Fintech Labs Insights

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

The fintech sector attracted $332 million in new capital the first week of August. Four of those came out of the most recent batch of companies launched from accelerator 500 Startups , where each received $125,000 in seed capital. HQ: Oakland, California. Middle market capital matchmaker. Total dollars raised YTD is $19.6

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

The startup, located in Oakland, California, aims to facilitate food deliveries for nearby restaurants that receive high volumes of orders from delivery companies like Uber Eats. We developed this approach with input from customers and Dashers, including members of our Dasher Community Council. The company, called Virtual Kitchen Co.,

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