E78 Partners

MARCH 19, 2025

This analysis underscores critical takeaways for those leaders shaping investment strategies. This urgency aligns with observations from Bain & Company that PE firms must sharpen investment theses and focus on sector-specific value creation strategies. B2C experienced a resurgence, with deal volumes climbing 10.9%

Prioritization 52

Prioritization Valuation B2C Healthcare 52

PYMNTS

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. But Software-as-a-Service emerged as a hot spot, too, with the largest investment round of the week going to a B2B eCommerce SaaS provider.

B2B 75

B2B Securities Investments Startups 75

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Whether it’s getting paid by corporate buyers with the sluggish paper check or facing the stamp of rejection on a bank loan application, SMEs aren’t in the easiest of spots to invest in new technology and human capital as the final quarter of 2016 commences. Interestingly, however, a significant portion of SMEs shun cash entirely.

Investments 74

Investments B2C B2B Banking 74

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

But B2B eCommerce is not the same beast as B2C. The core difference between B2B and B2C is that in B2B, the individual researching and buying has a job to do,” King said. It's a small but fundamental difference in mindset between B2C and B2B digital transformation.". It is their job. 1 priorities. noted King.

B2B 107

B2B B2C Manufacturing eCommerce 107

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

For B2B businesses, the shift was a dramatic one toward a B2C, or even direct-to-consumer ( D2C ), model, with major ramifications for the ways these companies market, sell and reach their customers. The pivot from B2B to B2C or D2C was a necessary one for many firms to survive, and one Denton described as a "tremendous shift.".

B2C 83

B2C Sales B2B eCommerce 83

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Developers are increasingly exploring how to address some of the biggest B2C payment friction points in the market, most notably the pain of renters making monthly payments to landlords, often via paper check or clunky, fee-heavy online payment portals. Marlow, CEO of real estate technology firm FitechGelb.

B2C 41

B2C B2B Construction Accounts Payable 41

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Firms can bolster risk management, loan and debt underwriting, portfolio optimization, supply chain risk management and investment idea generation, the release stated. Everlink, FINTAINIUM Team Up To Offer Real-Time B2B, B2C Payments. They can also assess ongoing credit quality.

Credit Risk 88

Credit Risk B2B Accounts Payable B2C 88

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Data suggests the trend is global: North America VC investments for the quarter were fairly flat compared to Q2, and while Europe saw an increase in the number of deals for VC funding, there was a decline in the value of that collective funding. There is evidence, however, that B2B startups endure with a strong pulse around the world.

B2B 79

B2B B2C Startups Valuation 79

Corporate Finance Lab

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Before that, the B2B and B2C legislation had already introduced a similar prohibition, but financial services had been (partially) exempted. of the new Civil Code, the B2B and the B2C regime. This was deemed necessary under the B2C regime. The new Civil Code now contains a general prohibition on unfair terms in contracts.

B2B 86

B2B B2C Economics Finance 86

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Sure, that entrepreneur could take it to the web, asking people to make their own relatively small investments, but that was considered less than respectable – the digital version, perhaps, of panhandling. Most of the pitches on Seedrs involve B2C businesses, though some 40 percent are B2B. My, how much has changed since 2009.

Investments 50

Investments B2C B2B Technology 50

Jedox Finance

JANUARY 13, 2023

Learning B2C practices. Learning B2C practices. 2 B2C selling, also known as direct selling, acclimated to a digital or omnichannel sales environment far before B2B selling, so the creativity in using new tools, technologies, and channels to engage and nurture customers are tactics that B2B teams can learn and emulate.

Sales 98

Sales B2C Forecasting B2B 98

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

million from an investment firm in Thailand, as well as participation from Aura Funds Management, tryb Capital and Perle Ventures. MC Payment facilitates an array of transactions, including B2C and B2B, through its network of other FinTech service providers, like American Express, First Data and other top names. Reports Friday (Nov.

B2B 79

B2B Startups B2C Investments 79

PYMNTS

JANUARY 17, 2017

Investing in chatbots could be the trendiest thing a company can do this month. The company decided to not only invest in them but use them to build out its bot portfolio in order to keep its competitive streak up. In case you’re keeping count, Slack has now invested in 25 bots in 13 months.

Investments 47

Investments B2C Communication Banking 47

PYMNTS

JULY 10, 2017

B2B payments startup PayStand announced new funding last week, but the investment is notable for more than one reason. When announcing the launch of the fund, LEAP also said it has already placed its first investments. One is in Listo, a B2C company providing financial services to underserved Latinos in the U.S.

Startups 40

Startups B2B Investments B2C 40

PYMNTS

JULY 24, 2018

That, Frew remarked, can unlock new digital payments and commerce options, including savings, investing, bill pay and expanding the use of digital payments to shop and pay for items at merchants. The opportunities, she noted (and Holmes agreed), are ever-growing, but so are consumer expectations. “We

B2C 89

B2C Banking Securities Accounting 89

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

But a new report from Citi found that, while China may be the market to watch for FinTech investments, the U.S. According to “Digital Disruption — Revisited: What FinTech VC Investments Tells Us About A Changing Industry,” Citi expects an influx in venture capital across the FinTech startup scape. by 38 percent, during that same time.

B2B 53

B2B B2C Startups Investments 53

PYMNTS

AUGUST 6, 2019

It’s a race that small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), both B2C and B2B, can struggle to keep up with considering their limited resources to invest in warehousing, fulfillment, shipping and other logistics operations. For both B2B and B2C businesses, the consequences of a warehousing imbalance can be expensive.

B2C 61

B2C B2B Startups Vendor Management 61

PYMNTS

JANUARY 19, 2021

In this way, B2B eCommerce continues to look toward its B2C cousin, which has long been an experienced market in terms of loyalty initiatives. Unilog, for instance, recently announced an investment from Investcorp in the form of growth capital and the acquisition of a majority stake in the company.

B2B 110

B2B Marketing eCommerce B2C 110

PYMNTS

JULY 10, 2020

While the investment isn’t yet official, reports noted that it would propel Taulia’s valuation to as much as $400 million, said Cedric Bru, the firm’s CEO and president, in an interview with The Wall Street Journal. ProfitShare. South Africa’s ProfitShare Partners announced a $5.87

B2B 77

B2B B2C Valuation SAP 77

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Despite efforts to achieve the B2C-like buying experience, B2B manufacturers have a long way to go before they can offer such capabilities, even as they move online. I firmly believe if you do not invest in CPQ now, the first company that is will be the leader in the industry.".

Manufacturing 106

Manufacturing B2B B2C eCommerce 106

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Highlighting the increasing interest in this startup space is this week's B2B venture capital roundup, which recaps the final two weeks of 2020 in B2B FinTech investments. In addition to global expansion, the company said it plans to invest in its own infrastructure, reports said. million investment, Tech.eu Brightpearl.

B2B 84

B2B eCommerce Banking Accounts Payable 84

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 2, 2019

As a result, he predicted that the entrenchment of faster payments will be a linear progression that moves from consumer-to-consumer (C2C) to consumer-to-business (C2B), then to business-to-consumer (B2C) to business-to-business (B2B). Likewise, companies have invested a significant amount of time and money into their ERP systems.

B2C 81

B2C B2B Accounts Payable Invoicing 81

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

SMEs rarely have the funds to invest in sophisticated treasury management systems (TMS), says TreasuryXpress CEO Anis Rahal, part of that is because the TMSs available are hefty, chock-full of tools that not every company actually needs and force a business to spend time and resources on implementation efforts.

Treasury 78

Treasury B2C Compliance Cash Management 78

PYMNTS

JANUARY 18, 2019

Unlike B2C eCommerce, B2B transactions require heightened visibility within supply chains — the ability to move large sums of money at set times, generation and management of invoices, purchase orders, payment contracts and more. Betting On Blockchain. For Inxeption, one of the most promising innovations to achieve this leap is blockchain.

B2B 78

B2B eCommerce B2C Communication 78

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

The investment, announced on Tuesday (Aug. offers businesses a way to manage deliveries and payments for those deliveries, on top of its B2C offering of allowing customers to compare delivery carrier offerings. The funding marks the first India investment for Sophia Investment, reports said. Enterprise Security.

B2B 40

B2B Startups Investments B2C 40

PYMNTS

JUNE 8, 2018

trillion in online sales — about 235 percent more than B2C’s current sales volume. However, in true B2B form, the industry lags behind its B2C cousin in terms of technological advancement. Twice the size, but years behind: That’s the B2B eCommerce market in a nutshell, compared to B2C. alone will reach $1.2

B2C 55

B2C Finance B2B eCommerce 55

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

The mission is to allow everyday investors to invest what they can afford — anywhere from £10 on up — in early-stage businesses in the hopes to get a return on those investments. So [Lynn and Silva] thought, ‘What if we democratize early-stage investment? While the majority of the active investors are based in the U.K.,

B2C 72

B2C Startups Investments B2B 72

PYMNTS

APRIL 10, 2020

“I think one of the largest reasons [insurers are still using checks] is because claim payments, the paying out of a claim, is [a] loss of money, and it is really hard for companies to focus or invest resources in a place in which you are losing money already,” Michele Schmitt, senior product manager for B2B insurance technology firm Tr?v

Technology 79

Technology B2C B2B Compliance 79

PYMNTS

APRIL 5, 2017

While B2C companies have historically been leaders in customer experience innovation with the help of large investments in talent and technology, B2B companies are starting to understand how critical it is for them to follow suit. Merchants use Magento to get to market faster and serve both their B2B and B2C customers.

B2B 55

B2B B2C Manufacturing Leverage 55

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 16, 2019

However, B2B payments are not the same as B2C, largely thanks to high transaction sizes and volumes, as well as expanding fraud risks. Service providers are increasingly understanding that, like consumers, businesses demand a better and more seamless end-user experience.

Compliance 81

Compliance B2B B2C Banking 81

PYMNTS

MARCH 7, 2018

The whirlwind of FinTech investment shows no signs of slowing. billion worth of investments. The volume of deals increased, too, with nearly 2,700 investment rounds closing last year. And yet, investments continue to pour in — not just for these firms, but for the industry as a whole. and India leading the charge.

B2B 52

B2B B2C Finance Management Consulting 52

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

A survey of nearly 200 sellers with an online presence found that, while B2B sellers are feeling the pressure to offer a digital sales experience to their corporate customers, they haven’t quite yet caught up to that demand because they are struggling to invest in solutions that can get them to where they need to be. Payment Problems.

B2B 58

B2B B2C Prioritization eCommerce 58

PYMNTS

MARCH 10, 2020

And I think there’s a short list of investments that financial institutions want to make, to position them to grow their digitally engaged customers and members.”. an FI must invest in technology that can support and maintain such efforts at scale. Streamlining the Onboarding Process. Building Trust .

B2C 92

B2C Education Data Analysis Risk Management 92

PYMNTS

MARCH 13, 2020

Investment rounds poured in across Asia, North America and Europe, with a Chinese “corporate wallet” securing the largest investment of the week. million Series A investment led by Framework Venture Partners, while PenderFund Capital Management, Conconi Growth Partners and Royal Bank of Canada also participated. Checkfront.

B2B 64

B2B B2C Investments Startups 64

PYMNTS

JUNE 17, 2019

In fact, the more platforms invest in this area, the more likely they are to perceive false positives as a problem. percent consider their fraud detection systems extremely effective, while 62.4 percent view them as only somewhat effective. Despite these challenges, some platforms are making progress in the fraud realm.

B2C 47

B2C B2B Retail Marketing 47

PYMNTS

APRIL 7, 2020

Few are investing energy in building taller silos for their data, bumpier and more friction-filled experiences for their customers, or slower and more opaque payments processes. Everyone wants to build a smoother, faster and more efficient financial services journey — that isn’t a point of disagreement or friction.

Leverage 83

Leverage Banking B2B B2C 83

PYMNTS

APRIL 24, 2017

The rise in omnichannel B2B and B2C eCommerce has, for some companies, created a disconnect in the product content viewed by buyers and a lack in product information management across sales channels means money lost. Consumers and business buyers alike are placing new pressures on merchants and their supply chains.

B2B 70

B2B eCommerce B2C Sales 70