The growth of fintech and advanced AI technologies like Sriya.AI's AI Square are revolutionizing operations in the financial services industry. [ more ]
The role of financial category expertise in mastering the finance industry
Success in digital marketing thrives on industry expertise within a strong team like Fintech Digital, which excels in financial marketing strategies and compliance. [ more ]
Accion's new $152.5M fund will back financial institutions serving small businesses globally | TechCrunch
Accion launched a $152.5 million Digital Transformation Fund for financial institutions, targeting small businesses excluded from the financial system. [ more ]
Austrian VC Elevator Ventures launches new 70M VC fund to foster fintech and banking innovation
Elevator Ventures launched a 70M Venture Capital fund (EV II) focusing on Series A & B stage innovative companies.
The partnership with Elevator Ventures demonstrates a commitment to promoting entrepreneurship and supporting startups in Fintech & Beyond Banking. [ more ]
Plaid's new president hails from Cloudflare, has IPO experience | TechCrunch
Plaid has named Jennifer Taylor as its first president, following the recent hiring of a CFO, suggesting the company may be preparing for an IPO.
Taylor's experience scaling products and her tenure at Cloudflare, including during and after its IPO, indicate that Plaid is moving closer to going public.
Plaid, which connects consumer bank accounts to financial applications, has expanded its offerings to include lending, anti-fraud, and payments, and has worked to diversify its revenue streams since the failed Visa acquisition. [ more ]
Startup neobank Mercury is taking on Brex and Ramp with new bill pay, spend management software | TechCrunch
Mercury is enhancing its business banking services with features like accounting automation and payment controls, intensifying competition with other fintech companies. [ more ]
Some Square Users Can Now Convert Their Dollars to Bitcoin Via Cash App
Block's Bitcoin Conversions tool allows Square users to automatically convert a portion of daily sales into BTC, targeting merchants interested in diversifying holdings and accessing bitcoin easily. [ more ]
Once at the fringes of housing finance, home equity investment companies look to grow their stake
Homeowners can tap into home equity without taking on debt through home equity investments like Hometap.
Fintech companies like Hometap offer equity-based financing as an alternative to traditional debt options such as HELOCs or home equity loans. [ more ]
Anticipate future disruptions in finance by assembling talent and technology with a clear strategy.
The future of finance is evolving rapidly with digital technology, leading to more accessible, efficient, and personalized financial services. [ more ]
Fintech's On-Ramp To Retail Media; Does YouTube Count As CTV, Digital Or Both? | AdExchanger
The fin-tech valuation landscape has been fluctuating over the years, influenced by factors like data-driven marketing services revenue potential. [ more ]
2-year-old LatAm fintech Yuno reaches $150M valuation with backing from DST, Tiger, a16z | TechCrunch
Payment orchestration perception has significantly improved among large companies, with some now seeking proposals for orchestration.
Yuno offers a global payments orchestration solution, replacing multiple individual services with one provider that integrates payment methods, fraud detection, and advanced routing technology. [ more ]
Key Takeaway 1: Asian tech companies are focusing on innovation and expansion in key sectors like e-commerce, fintech, and healthtech.
Key Takeaway 2: Asian tech giants are expanding their reach beyond Asia, targeting global markets and increasing competition with Silicon Valley. [ more ]
Finally, now with $10M, adds AI for better insight into small business accounting | TechCrunch
Finally, a fintech startup focused on automating accounting and finance functions, has raised an additional $10 million in venture capital.
The company has expanded its offerings to include bookkeeping, expense management, bill payment, payroll, and a corporate card, all integrated into one automated solution for small businesses.
The new funding will be used to hire more talent, expand the company's tech stack, and develop mobile versions of its apps. [ more ]
The City of London is opening its first office in the USA
The City of London Corporation is opening a US office to strengthen ties and collaborate on finance-related issues with the US, its biggest trading partner.
The new office is expected to open in 2025, with the location still to be determined. [ more ]