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. B2B FinTech’s Time. With that in mind, investors want in.

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PYMNTS

JULY 24, 2018

That includes using technology to take the notion of simply moving money from one country to another to a new level, including sowing the seeds for the ignition of a real-time global, mobile P2P network that offers senders and receivers optionality, convenience and security. In markets, banks need to drive affinity to their brands.

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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. million to the $9 million already secured. million raised from investors. Sayari Labs. ProfitShare.

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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. Italy's Deliveristo secured a $5.51 Brightpearl.

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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. In reality, Article 5.52 [of the new Civil Code] constitutes a security net.” [iv]. This was deemed necessary under the B2C regime.

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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. Not only is this key for eCommerce-as-a-Service providers and platforms to acquire their own customers, but also to secure funding. There is a lot of investment happening, and a lot of growth.

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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. While FinTechs may be able to incorporate security and compliance measures within their solutions, doing so without compromising the user experience is far from easy.

Compliance 81

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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.

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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.

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B2B B2C Startups Investments 53

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

The investment, announced on Tuesday (Aug. Reports on Tuesday said the UAE startup secured seed funding from eCommerce site Souq.com, though the firms didn’t say how much was raised. Enterprise Security. The funding marks the first India investment for Sophia Investment, reports said. Software-as-a-Service.

B2B 40

B2B Startups Investments B2C 40

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.

B2B 64

B2B B2C Investments Startups 64

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Along with CB Insights, KPMG researchers found in their latest quarterly analysis that FinTech investment by venture capitalists declined across the globe in Q3 of this year. MC Payment offers an array of B2C and B2B payment solutions, but its most recent offering is Xaavan, a B2B supply chain payments and eInvoicing platform.

B2B 74

B2B Accounts Payable Startups B2C 74

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

MARCH 4, 2019

Consumers are dealing with a single merchant, and the working assumption is that the retailer is vetting suppliers and products, and has invested the time and money to provide a secure environment in which consumers can operate without excessive worry. That requires a significant investment of technology on the part of the marketplace.

B2C 72

B2C Communication eCommerce Transportation 72

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Unlike simpler more streamlined business-to-consumer (B2C) purchasing, B2B sellers still ship goods or extend services on the promise of being paid later on an unspecified date, usually months. For B2B companies to achieve long-term growth, investing in the technology that allows them to be more flexible with payment methods is imperative.”.

B2B 73

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Southeast Asia led the way thanks to ridesharing firm Grab, which continues to expand its B2B financial services offering with its fundraising windfall — and it wasn’t the only small business lender to secure investment. Digital Risks. InsurTech company Digital Risks announced $10.4 Reports in Verdict.co.uk

B2B 70

B2B B2C Concentration Startups 70

PYMNTS

JANUARY 15, 2021

Malaysia's microLEAP has secured $3.3 Reports in e27 said MAA Group provided the investment, which microLEAP plans to use for marketing, new staff hires and technological enhancements. Reports in e27 said MAA Group provided the investment, which microLEAP plans to use for marketing, new staff hires and technological enhancements.

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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

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Such disruption and transformation can transcend use cases, said the executive, across B2B, B2C and P2P transactions. So, technology, said Galarza, is indeed changing the actual nature of transactions — down to how they are done at the most basic level.

Banking 78

Banking B2C B2B Currencies 78

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

It was a busy time for B2B venture capital this week, and while funding ranged across verticals from expense management to SaaS, there was a clear theme in investment rounds: high-tech data analytics. India’s Bigbasket targets business-to-consumer (B2C) grocery eCommerce. Expense Management. Software as a Service. B2B eCommerce.

B2B 75

B2B Manufacturing B2C Startups 75

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

B2C trends are bleeding into the B2B space and forcing corporate sellers to become digitally savvy — and fast. More than $1 trillion is expected to be spent on cybersecurity solutions worldwide between 2017 and 2021 as companies address the need for protections and make major investments in digital fraud-fighting techniques.

B2B 61

B2B eCommerce B2C Securities 61

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 23, 2019

The company focuses on global currency trading solutions and financial services in both the B2B and B2C frontier. BitPesa is a foreign exchange and cross-border payments platform that uses blockchain to settle transactions for corporates based in Africa.

Restructuring 40

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Future CFO

AUGUST 7, 2024

He takes note that front-end B2C systems such as CRM, and supply chain enablement systems such as QR codes can be of help for channel inventory tracking. This should lead to further market share gains and reduce inventory turnover days and investment." The post Fulfilling CFOs' future roles appeared first on FutureCFO.

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Data Analysis CFO Budgeting Performance Measuring 98

PYMNTS

JULY 9, 2020

With its newest offering designed for legal cannabis businesses , AeroPay ‘s B2C and B2B payment tools aim to help companies in this market migrate away from manual and paper-based payment methods. Oxbury Bank , which secured its full banking license in the U.K. Steamchain Lands Investment For Blockchain Tech.

B2B 77

B2B Foreign Exchange B2C Banking 77

PYMNTS

APRIL 15, 2016

According to new data from PitchBook and reports from Reuters on Thursday (April 14), B2B startups are receiving venture capital at impressive rates, with growth in VC investments surpassing that of B2C startups. Enterprise Security. Onfido targets its security services in the space of background checks, with the U.K.

Invoicing 40

Invoicing Finance B2C B2B 40

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Through this investment, we have enriched our API capabilities to ensure our customers receive a best-in-class experience when using our products and integrating their data,” said Scott Johnson, global head of product for Western Union Business Solutions. Domestic and cross-border payments are supported in over 130 currencies.

Foreign Exchange 51

Foreign Exchange B2C Currencies B2B 51

PYMNTS

MAY 29, 2020

For SMB owners facing a cash flow crunch that coincides with the need to invest in modern equipment and technology as part of their digital transformations, equipment financing may be an appropriate option. Rather than procure an item outright, there are advantages to obtaining equipment financing to secure the technologies SMBs need.

Finance 67

Finance B2C Sales Investments 67

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

JUNE 26, 2017

These services are not just enabling merchants to offer consumers greater convenience, but are also providing new opportunities to foster customer engagement, beef up payment security and collect data insights. News from the Payments-as-a-Service Landscape. A Compass for Merchants Navigating the PaaS Space.

B2C 60

B2C Manufacturing Compliance Securities 60

PYMNTS

JUNE 20, 2019

Between data breaches exposing customer details and card information and the rise of card-not-present fraud as operations move online, digital businesses are challenged to stay abreast of payment security trends — and fraud is a massive issue for firms large and small. This isn’t merely an issue for the B2C world, however.

B2B 73

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 19, 2020

PYMNTS Disbursements Tracker® done in collaboration with Ingo Money explores the topic in detail, noting, “The COVID-19 pandemic has created a new emphasis on why [investment in new solutions is] necessary … especially as legacy banks’ lagging infrastructures create gaps that nimbler, mid-tier banks can fill.

B2C 67

B2C Banking Treasury Invoicing 67

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Recent reports in Citing Venture Intelligence data, LiveMint said B2B FinTech has secured $657 million in India so far this year, compared to $617 million for B2C FinTechs. B2B FinTech companies are more predictable than B2C firms,” he told the publication. “B2B company currently services clients across the U.S.

B2B 40

B2B B2C Invoicing Investments 40

PYMNTS

APRIL 22, 2016

The venture capital world lit up last week with reports that B2B tech startups are now seeing increased funding, raising money at a faster pace than B2C startups. This week, the streak continued, and while a limited number of deals emerged, significant investments were handed to B2B startups operating in the enterprise finance sphere.

B2B 40

B2B Banking B2C Invoicing 40

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Western Union CEO Hikmet Ersek told Karen Webster that real time means that receivers will have funds available to spend within minutes, enabling new real-time, cross-border, cross-currency payments capabilities for C2C, B2C and B2B use cases. “We

Accounting 82

Accounting Banking B2B B2C 82

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 2, 2019

With ongoing shifts in payments, commerce, security and transparency, corporate cash managers have a lot on their plates. especially, bill payments are proving to be valued by consumers and B2C transactions, as the gig economy and insurance disbursements are a strong use case for Citi’s clients. Security is also top of mind.

Cash Management 63

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Enterprise cloud company Deskera raised $60 million from Jungle Ventures, Cisco Investments, Tembusu Partners, Susquehanna International Group and InnoVen Capital, a press release said this week. The firm said it will use the investment to focus on operational expansion. billion, according to a press release.

Startups 62

Startups B2B B2C Investments 62

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Coverage includes Deposit Solutions ’ rollout of business-to-consumer (B2C) open banking channel Savedo in Switzerland. Open banking platform Deposit Solutions has brought business-to-consumer (B2C) open banking channel Savedo to Switzerland, the company said in an announcement. In the U.K. ,

B2C 43

B2C Retail Accounts Payable Invoicing 43