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DECEMBER 28, 2020

The funding round was led by Pantera Capital and included Coinbase Ventures and LuneX Ventures. We see institutional capital come into the crypto space with the expectation of banking integrations to complement crypto credit offerings,” CEO Darshan Bathija said in a statement, according to CoinDesk. In other news, the U.S.

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JANUARY 22, 2021

While 2021 has kicked off with a bang in the venture capital arena — with several high-value investments on the books — this week's B2B VC roundup is all about the seed rounds. Young B2B FinTechs secured some of their first investments in areas that include small business accounting, alternative lending and financial management.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Businesses of all sizes struggle with capital management, regardless of whether they employ staff or seek out third parties to handle their cash flows, accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes and other related tasks. Factors Affecting Working Capital Needs. Having too much cash on hand is a mixed blessing, however.

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AUGUST 27, 2018

To enhance liquidity, ATM servicer and software provider Diebold Nixdorf has secured a $650 million capital commitment from two institutional lenders and started a process to amend its existing credit agreement. The news comes as the company has reportedly started considering a sale and hiring financial advisors.

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JULY 31, 2020

In a venture capital slowdown, any investment round is a win. This week’s look at the latest funding for B2B FinTech and other startups showcases an investor appetite for security, data and business intelligence, with nearly $63.5 The company raised $17.25 The company raised $17.25 million fundraise.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

has secured a $25 million venture loan facility from Horizon Technology Finance Corp., a specialty finance company that provides secured loans to venture capital-backed companies. . The company aims to disrupt the $100 rental and mobility markets. Peer-to-peer car-sharing platform Getaround Inc.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Social Capital Hedosophia is looking to raise $500 million for a new blank check company, Bloomberg writes. The vehicle is a partnership between veteran investors Chamath Palihapitiya and Ian Osborne , who have created three special-purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) in the past.

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JANUARY 12, 2021

Porter Capital , which works with accounts receivable (AR) financing and asset-based lending solutions, will provide more funding for businesses in need of extra money from their current Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds, according to a press release.

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JUNE 4, 2019

Sales enablement platform Highspot announced it has secured $60 million in Series D funding. ICONIQ Capital led the round, with participation from new investor Sapphire Ventures and all existing investors including Madrona Venture Group, OpenView, Salesforce Ventures and Shasta Ventures.

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Bank Innovation

JULY 2, 2019

Digital lender Kabbage, which offers small businesses lines of credit up to $250,000, has secured a four-year revolving credit facility to fuel further growth.

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MAY 8, 2020

There may be talk of a venture capital slowdown, but B2B FinTech saw a busy week, with more than $280 million raised. But the biggest round of the week went to a challenger bank, which also secured unicorn status with its latest funding. BRI Ventures also joined as a new investor, the company noted. Hub Security.

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JULY 3, 2020

Commercial payments technology firm WEX landed a $400 million investment this week, but when it comes to venture capital, investors set their sights on B2B eCommerce, small business funding, payroll and more. PYMNTS breaks down the companies that did manage to secure funding, below. With a combined $43.3

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AUGUST 4, 2020

Japanese eCommerce and payments platform hey announced a Series E investment led by Bain Capital , a press release says. The round was also supported by PayPal Ventures , Goldman Sachs, YJ Capital, Anatole, and existing investor World Innovation Group, according to the release.

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JANUARY 8, 2019

The funding round was led by Benhamou Global Ventures (BGV) with additional capital from Btov. The company received $3 million in Series A funding in June 2017, bringing the total raised to $10.5 The company also partnered with online marketplace Aha in 2017 to debut an on-demand delivery service in Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik.

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AUGUST 29, 2019

A federal grand jury indicted 33-year-old software engineer Paige Thompson, a former employee of Capital One, for the crime. Capital One stored its data with Amazon’s cloud division, called Amazon Web Services , and Thompson accessed the data from there. Thompson’s indictment cites more than 30 victims, which includes Capital One.

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JANUARY 5, 2017

Startups in India have been looking towards venture capital for financing in the absence of traditional bank loans. And while InnoVen Capital is a top provider of that capital, it’s now looking to facilitate startups’ search of traditional financing by teaming up with other lenders. Reports Wednesday (Jan.

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MARCH 1, 2019

Cybersecurity returned to the top of the B2B startup investment list as three companies in the enterprise security realm landed nearly half of the $246 million in B2B venture capital this week. Commerce Ventures, Flint Capital, Two Sigma Ventures, Synchrony and Sorenson Capital also participated, according to reports.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

The companies range from product life cycle management solutions to those that help other SaaS firms retain clients. Based in Sweden, Apica provides Software-as-a-Service that helps companies test and monitor the performance of their own software applications. The company raised $2.5 SMB Lending.

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MAY 11, 2020

Mumbai-based Tata Capital , a division of Tata Group, is rolling out a mobile app to make it easier for its business loan customers to manage their accounts. Tata Capital is deeply invested in providing easy access of credit to merchants and dealers through its Channel Finance and Term Loan products.

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MARCH 1, 2016

In a nod to just how important cybersecurity is becoming to larger firms within the financial space, Capital One said on Monday (Feb. 29) that it has brought on board Amazon’s former chief security officer, Tom Killalea.

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APRIL 27, 2020

“The biggest problem in IT is still the basic fact that most companies cannot completely defend their basic security,” says biometrics expert and consultant Mike Cherry. Even if you have the best biometrics program available, you still need to protect the house and I’m not sure eCommerce companies have done that.”.

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MARCH 26, 2024

Singapore-based digital bank ANEXT Bank has secured USD 148 million in added capital from Ant Group , its parent company, as per regulatory filings tracking.

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APRIL 11, 2017

India-based SME lender Capital Float has added a bit of funding to its books thanks to a $2.3 The company said the funds were provided by Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services and raised against non-convertible debentures (NCD). The company has secured significant venture capital, too.

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JANUARY 21, 2021

And enter Drip Capital , the middleman that serves as the financial grease that enables trade to flow, easing concerns of both buyers and suppliers. said Pushkar Mukewar , co-founder and CEO of Drip Capital in a conversation with PYMNTS’ Karen Webster. While the company is currently doing business in the U.S.,

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JUNE 8, 2017

Mobile money messaging app Plynk has secured €25 million in a new venture capital funding round — one of the largest Series A funding rounds in Irish history. According to RTE , the new venture capital round was led by private investment trust Swiss Privée Ltd. The company also plans to hire more employees.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2020

FinTechs are helping companies understand and optimize their total cost of payments acceptance through technology. A large company tends to have a half dozen — maybe eight or even 10 — payment service providers even if they are not, say, heavily global. FinTechs, such as Modo, handle the technology and the data security issues.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2020

More consumers than ever are turning to online shopping channels to meet their needs during the pandemic, but many are also aware that cybercriminals are looking to capitalize on this stepped-up online activity to steal their card data. Firms are also prioritizing security as they transact online more heavily as well.

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MAY 22, 2018

based company whose artificial intelligence-powered software platform enables in-home network security for network operators, after a Series B funding round. This investment round will help CUJO AI meet growing international demand, particularly in North America, Europe, and APAC,” a spokesperson for the company said. “In

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NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Fresh on the heels of a $200 million round of fundraising, Tel Aviv’s Red Dot Capital is straying from its bread-and-butter focus on homegrown Israeli technology and security startups to find opportunity half a world away in Southeast Asia. But Stern said the strategy shift isn’t just based on the need to fuel growth.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2019

TAB Bank is acquiring BAMFi’s BAM Capital Division in a $46 million deal, TAB announced on Tuesday (Nov. This is the digital bank’s fourth acquisition of a working capital loan portfolio. BAMFi , a software provider for the secured lending space, will still own its proprietary solution FactorCloud.

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MAY 11, 2017

Xero , the online accounting software company, announced Wednesday (May 10) a partnership with Capital One Financial Corporation to simplify direct bank feeds, credit card data and the bank reconciliation process. Many of the world’s leading financial institutions now share this vision. small business customers.

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JUNE 4, 2019

Automotive cybersecurity company GuardKnox announced it has secured $21 million in a Series A round of funding, bringing its total raised to $24 million. We are proud to have such outstanding investors support our vision, and are confident they will bring immense value to the company.”.

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JUNE 24, 2020

Zopa received those funds from a group linked to IAG Capital Partners, a U.S.-based Since COVID-19, non-bank lenders have been hurting as capital markets became less available and retail investors tried to withdraw their cash from the P2P sector, the Times reported. Capital One was one of the earlier disrupters,” Janardana said.

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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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SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Amwell , the Boston-based telemedicine company, is planning to go public as the demand for virtual healthcare offerings skyrockets amid the coronavirus pandemic. filed its initial public offering (IPO) with the Securities and Exchange Commission late Tuesday (Sept. The proceeds would raise between $490 million and $560 million.

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JUNE 6, 2019

Lighter Capital, an alternative lender targeting the startup community, is adding new financing products to its offering. In a press release issued on Wednesday (June 5), Lighter Capital said it will add lines of credit and term loans to its current offering of revenue-based financing.

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AUGUST 14, 2019

Thompson , who has been accused of hacking into Capital One ’s cloud and compromising the data of 100 million people, may have also hacked into upwards of 30 other companies, according to a Bloomberg report. has revealed how many other companies were targeted. Prosecutors did not name any of the other companies involved.

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