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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

We believe demand by small businesses seeking access to unsecured capital will be at unprecedented levels because most businesses have already accessed the government-backed business loan programs in the U.K. Capify is an online alternative lender that serves SMBs in the U.K. and Australia market,” said Goldin in the release. “We

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JUNE 4, 2019

Online payments giant PayPal is a strategic investor in Stockholm-based open banking platform Tink, the companies announced today. million) Series D funding round, led by New York-based venture capital firm Insight […]. A spokesperson for Tink told Bank Innovation that PayPal's €10 million ($11.2

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JULY 31, 2019

One of Italy’s most well-known banks, UniCredit, said that it was going to start its own probe into the Capital One data breach, according to Reuters. . “On On July 30, UniCredit became aware that its name has been mentioned in relation to the Capital One issue,” the bank said in a statement on Wednesday (July 31). Reuters reported.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Female FinTech entrepreneurs are getting left out of funding even as record venture capital money is being pumped into startups. Female Innovators Lab is a New York program run by the Anthemis Group and Barclays that champions female FinTech founders. Companies that did get funding received only 0.9

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JULY 12, 2018

New York’s Department of Financial Services is recommending that online lenders are subjected to the same scrutiny and regulations that traditional banks face. Cuomo on June 1, 2017, required DFS to study online lending in New York State and submit a report of its findings. Superintendent Maria T.

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AUGUST 10, 2020

IAC , the New York-based global media and internet giant, is betting that an investment of $1 billion in MGM Resorts International will pay off in online gambling, according to a press release. IAC has always been opportunistic with its capital, and if ever there was a time, this moment is unique,” they wrote. “We

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JUNE 1, 2020

Bloomberg News reported NEOU , the New York-based live streaming and on-demand platform for trainers, has raised $5 million in capital from investors including Ares Management Corp., The round valued the company at about $40 million, NEOU CEO Nathan Forster told the news service.

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DECEMBER 6, 2017

The New York-based Hypr announced today that it received an additional $2 million on a Series A funding, first announced in October 2017. Today’s round was led […].

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DECEMBER 30, 2019

Small businesses continue to flock to online platforms to find much-needed financing, with banks still failing to fill the demand for small to medium-sized business (SMB) loans despite economic growth in the U.S. But the majority of online SMB lenders do not disclose publicly their fees and interest rates, reports warned.

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MAY 24, 2016

SigFig netted $40 million overall from Comerica, Eaton Vance, New York Life, UBS and venture capital Read More. Santander InnoVentures, the fintech venture arm of Santander Group, together with nine other major FIs and investors, today announced its investment in robo-adviser SigFig.

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MARCH 15, 2016

It turns out those funds were stolen from Bangladesh’s account at the New York Fed through the use of official government codes. The details of the breach that have been reported indicate that $81 million was taken from the New York Fed and stashed into a Philippines personal bank account.

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MAY 27, 2022

There is good reason for this shift in view; according to Marc Bernegger, co-founder of crypto fund AltAlpha Digital, “after last year’s explosion of crypto hedge funds around the globe, there are now over 400 active funds, excluding those focused on venture capital.” State Regulations. dollars.

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JANUARY 10, 2018

New York-based fintech YieldStreet has raised $116 million in debt and equity financing to further expand the loans it offers on its platform, Bloomberg reported today.

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JANUARY 18, 2017

Letgo , the online used goods marketplace, secured $175 million in funding. Billing itself as a “hyperlocal marketplace optimized specifically for mobile use,” letgo’s app has geolocation-based search and instant chat, which the company says links buyers and sellers instantly.

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JANUARY 22, 2021

Investors in the latest financing included Prospect Avenue Capital, Guiotai Junan International, and Nan Fung Group. Lighthouse Capital served as the exclusive financial adviser. That round was led by Tencent Holdings and joined by Tiantu Capital, Susquehanna International Group (SIG) and Kuaishou.

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JUNE 2, 2016

Venture capital investment is the lifeblood of startups, but reports by The New York Times released on Wednesday (June 1) put a spotlight on a different breed of entrepreneurs that shy away from taking investor funds. According to the publication, some startups are beginning to see the value in not accepting venture capital.

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JANUARY 20, 2021

Mynt's funding round this month was led by Bow Wave Capital Management, a new investor. Nikkei Asia said New York-based Bow Wave got a 14 percent stake in Mynt, putting the valuation just short of $1 billion. Nikkei said that “Bow Wave is mandated to invest in online payment companies backed by Alibaba.”.

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JANUARY 14, 2021

Nike is suing 589 websites, the owners of 676 social media accounts and more than 100 unidentified companies and individuals for allegedly selling counterfeit versions of its Nike and Converse shoes online. Nike wrote in a lawsuit filed in the U.S.

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JANUARY 10, 2020

58 Home is reportedly one of the country’s leaders in enabling consumers to find services online ranging from house cleaning to flower delivery. The business is looking for funds to back an expansion into the competitive online services space in China. com increased 2 percent in New York, per the report. . Shares of 58.com

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

That’s the oversimplified view of the business model adopted by Wardrobe , a new kind of peer-to-peer fashion rental company that on Tuesday (Sept. 8) is breaking out of its New York City beta test and into a nationwide launch. It has a network of dry cleaners (40 currently in New York City) that are happy for the extra revenue.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Chipotle Mexican Grill is capitalizing on the surge in online demand and opening its first digital-only restaurant in Highland Falls, New York, just outside the gates of West Point military academy. Chipotle Digital Kitchen will start taking online orders for pickup or delivery on Saturday (Nov.

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DECEMBER 1, 2020

GoSite , a digital platform for small businesses, has landed $40 million in a Left Lane Capital-led Series B fundraising round. Cove Fund, Longley Capital, Ankona Capital, Stage 2 and Serra Ventures also took part in the round, according to a Tuesday (Dec. 1) announcement.

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DECEMBER 10, 2020

The New York- and Paris-based company has been a favorite of several high-end brands, and bills itself as a “social selling solution (B2B) enabling brands to activate their network of social sellers with a turnkey business to inspire on social media, sell online and connect with consumers anytime, anywhere.”

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

As banks increasingly take transactions to digital channels, the process to acquire customers also is shifting online thanks to technology that matches product offers to customers based on data. This week, the New York-based company confirmed a $25 […].

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DECEMBER 4, 2019

With its perfume that has a cult-like following, Glossier is opening temporary shops in seven Nordstrom locations, with the inclusion of the retailer’s New York flagship. A Nordstrom partnership should help Glossier reach more shoppers who don’t reside close to its Los Angeles and New York stores, per the report.

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JUNE 26, 2020

Now trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ACI, the chain sold 50 million shares at $16 per share, bringing in $800 million – well below the 68 million shares and $1.5 We are pleased to offer shoppers multiple options when it comes to ordering online – from in-store pickup to contactless delivery.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Shifting consumer behavior toward more online transacting and financial services — and rising online fraud — are among the drivers behind the rapid growth of automated identity verification technology provider Socure, which this week closed a $450 million series E funding round. The New York-based fintech has raised a total of $649.6

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AUGUST 7, 2019

Automotive sales are increasing going digital — and more consumers are buying more used products of all types online. According to the report , the deal comes as Carro raised some $30 million in fresh capital. Online Auto Sales. The deal is not the only recent news involving the online retail sales of automobiles.

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JANUARY 29, 2021

Online gaming and entertainment platform Roblox is holding off on a public listing after the U.S. Roblox was planning to list shares on the New York Stock Exchange in the fourth quarter of 2020 but in an SEC filing on Jan. Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) raised concerns, Reuters reported on Friday (Jan.

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MAY 25, 2016

So far, banks have funded a few billion in online loans through such credit lines, and now, lenders are hoping to avoid the same kind of troubles that rocketed through the industry when mortgage lending had its historic course correction a little under a decade ago. “That is a problem for banks.”

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FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Growth of FinTech funding seems unstoppable, with the latest analysis from Hampleton Partners finding enterprise financial services and integration, online financial services, enterprise financial software and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) risk management as some of the hottest spots for investors this year.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

In the last three years, ADGM has been building a globally connected platform to support financial intermediation and facilitate capital flows for all companies, including startups and [small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)],” ADGM Chairman Ahmed Al Sayegh said. While In New York, New York….

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

One of the latest, ongoing trends is the rise of online luxury resale commerce. The company has raised a total of $288 million in funding from venture capital and private equity backers, including Great Hill Partners, Greycroft, PWP Growth Equity, Sandbridge Capital, Industry Ventures and Canaan. Indeed, in its recent U.S.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Truepill , an online pharmacy powering delivery for direct-to-consumer healthcare brands, announced Wednesday (Sept. The new service is expected to expand Truepill’s direct-to-patient capabilities. 9) that it closed on a $75 million Series C funding round. Connecticut-based healthcare and FinTech investor Oak HC/FT led the funding.

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OCTOBER 7, 2020

COVID-19 shows no signs of abating – in fact, fears of a second wave have already hit New York City, among other metro areas. percent shopped online during Black Friday last year, which was double the 2018 number. percent of shoppers visited both a physical store and an online store last year. On the flip side, 20.4

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OCTOBER 2, 2020

Blue Star Capital, Pioneer Media Holdings and Toro Consulting are the major shareholders. In 2019, more than 440 million viewers watched people play games online. Listing on the LSE is expected to “raise the public profile and provide new funds for the company’s expansion and long-term growth,” Guild said.

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JANUARY 4, 2019

Luxury retail company Saks Fifth Avenue is closing a two-year-old location at Manhattan’s Brookfield Place, a move that spotlights the intensifying competition from other high-end retailers for physical space amid shoppers’ exodus to online shopping. Physical U.S. department store sales declined 1.3

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