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OCTOBER 31, 2024

Rogério Stallone: Other banks and startups typically start with banking and then move to lending. That’s why BTG Pactual, the largest investment banking in Latin America, began to operate in this segment through credit. GF: Do you still feel like a startup, six years since your launch? Is this on the bank’s road map?

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FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Invoice fraud scams continue to target businesses of all sizes and industries, with experts warning of a major spike in various iterations of business email compromise scams. Reports in People this week said Corcoran lost nearly $400,000 to an invoice scam and confirmed that she will not be able to recover the funds. “I

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APRIL 13, 2018

This week’s VC Investment Roundup demonstrates investors’ varied appetite for B2B FinTech. Funding targets this time around included blockchain, logistics, alternative finance, artificial intelligence and T&E — with a few startups taking a stab at some of the biggest problems in the cannabis industry, procurement and microfinance.

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JANUARY 22, 2021

Today in B2B payments, TripActions announces new funding that values the T&E startup at $5 billion, while OneSource Virtual launches invoice payment capabilities. OneSource Virtual Rolls Out Invoice Pay For Vendor Payments. Invoice Pay, which is fueled by J.P. million in new investment. 21) announcement.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2018

It was another busy week for B2B FinTech startups, with globally and vertically diverse companies securing new funding for their enterprise-targeting tools. Other notable rounds included a $60 million investment in a logistics software firm, as well as several investments in the alternative small business (SMB) finance space.

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MARCH 15, 2019

The more than $69 million raised by B2B startups this week came from across the globe, including Israel, the Netherlands and Singapore, to name a few. million for its platform that links small businesses to invoice financing, turning to artificial intelligence and blockchain to secure the process. Netherlands-based Finturi secured $2.26

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MAY 19, 2017

Surprise, surprise: a cybersecurity startup saw the largest funding round of the week by far. WannaCry’s explosive impact on the industry has enterprise security on everyone’s mind, and this startup is now a unicorn because of that attention, closing $100 million in Series D financing. Supply Chain Management. Based in the U.S.,

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CFO Plans

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Implementing automated invoicing systems can streamline the collection process, reducing outstanding debts and accelerating cash inflows. A well-structured budget serves as a roadmap, guiding businesses toward prudent financial decisions and sustainable growth. Learn How to Enhance Your Cash Flow with these proven strategies.

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CFO Plans

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

In the whirlwind world of tech startups and fast-growing businesses, navigating rapid expansion can feel like sailing through a storm. Be on the lookout for warning signs of cash flow problems, such as delayed payments from clients, a mounting pile of unpaid invoices, or dwindling cash reserves.

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APRIL 21, 2016

All of a sudden, venture capitalists seem to love invoice finance startups. Last week, in our B2B Investment Tracker , we uncovered several deals in which investors backed invoice finance companies. KredX also secured investment — to the tune of $750,000 — for its invoice financing solution.

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CFO Plans

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

In the dynamic world of startups, every decision holds the potential to either propel your business forward or set it back. Enter affordable virtual CFO services—a game-changer that offers scalable financial strategies tailored specifically for startups. Get expert cash flow management advice to secure your startup’s future.

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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. Invoice financing has achieved new popularity among SMEs as their large corporate buyers stretch out payment terms.

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APRIL 17, 2020

With only four investment rounds, B2B FinTechs were able to secure more than $181 million in fresh funding — an impressive sum amid turbulent times. In addition to expanding its marketplace, the startup said it plans to expand its ability to streamline the corporate lending process for both banks and non-bank lenders.

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APRIL 26, 2019

It was a slow week for B2B FinTech funding rounds, but investors nevertheless provided an impressive sum to industry startups. EnKash said it also plans to bolster its leadership team with the new investment. Holded plans to use the investment to focus on international expansion and boost investment in its core software functionality.

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OCTOBER 26, 2018

Cybersecurity investment probably won’t let up anytime soon. Indeed, this week did see some cybersecurity funding action, with several big-name backers participating in the $85 million investment for Team8 , a venture studio that explores how corporate collaboration can develop better cybersecurity tools and businesses.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Venture capital appears to be picking back up in the B2B technology startup community. But it was one startup, which helps other businesses launch their own subscription service offerings, that secured the largest round of the week, perhaps reflecting the rising tide of companies looking to shift business models amid market uncertainty.

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APRIL 24, 2020

Yet demand for contactless payments and digital, automated financial solutions means FinTech funding may not take as hard of a hit as other startup segments. B2B FinTech investments appear to be relatively strong, too. The investment is part of KarbonCard’s seed round, which secured another $1 million last month.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

financial institution Nationwide Building Society has made an investment in open banking FinTech BankiFi , the companies revealed in an announcement Monday (Sept. Nationwide did not disclose the value of its investment in the company, though the firms noted that the funding comes as the bank plans to launch its own business current account.

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CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Corporate finance is all about managing money wisely so a company can invest in the right opportunities, fund its growth, manage its daily expenses, and prepare for risks. Making the Right Investment Decisions One of the biggest challenges a business faces is deciding where to invest its money. Should it buy new equipment?

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JULY 30, 2019

A press release Monday (July 29) said Certify/ChromeRiver have reached a deal to acquire Emburse , a startup that provides virtual and physical commercial cards to manage employee spend as well as vendor payments. Emburse will first be integrated into the Abacus expense management platform, the companies said.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

After a few months of lackluster performance with venture capitalists, alternative lending startups have won big this week thanks to two deals totaling more than $80 million — a figure expected to rise even higher. The startups that secured the investments aren’t based in the U.S., Alternative Finance. ” Big Data.

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MARCH 28, 2019

FinTech startup Qupital announced that it has closed a $15 million Series A, led by CreditEase FinTech Investment Fund ( CEFIF ). The funding also had participation from Alibaba Hong Kong Entrepreneurs Fund and MindWorks Ventures following their initial investments in the company’s seed round.

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MARCH 6, 2020

A lull in venture capital funding has only a few B2B FinTechs this week securing new investment rounds. Even so, funds continue to fill their coffers in anticipation of more investments ahead. Frontline Ventures , meanwhile, revealed an $80 million fund targeting software startups based in the U.S. At the same time, the U.S.

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JULY 14, 2017

one startup operating in a B2B FinTech industry rarely seen on the VC roundup landed the second-largest investment round of the week. PayStand is one of two startups chosen by new venture capital fund LEAP Partners I, run by LEAP Global Partners, for its first investments. But — surprise! — Check out who it is.

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AUGUST 19, 2016

is in a B2B startup lull, it seems. Some solid funding rounds made for more than $23 million in investments landing at startups across the globe, from Finland to Southeast Asia. B2B startups. million funding round, which will be used to explore new products, including an invoice financing service. eInvoicing.

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AUGUST 16, 2019

Small business finserv was a popular target this week, with startups securing funding for their SMB banking, lending and accounting tools. Data technology startup Incorta secured $30 million in support from backers at Sorenson Capital, GV, Kleiner Perkins, M12, Telstra Ventures and Ron Wohl, the company said this week.

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APRIL 28, 2017

venture capital sphere this week: VC funding for FinTech startups in Q1 alone hit $1.2 Analysts said the industry has seen its highest venture capital activity since Q1 of 2016, fueled by focus on late-stage investment rounds. Good news emerged from the U.S. billion, found a new report from KPMG. According to KPMG’s U.S.

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DECEMBER 23, 2019

With Finly, a CFO [chief financial officer] can time his payments to better manage cash and capture early payment discounts, reduce invoice processing time and costs, and engage your accounts payable department in more strategic, higher-value activities.”. India’s B2B FinTech community is also an enticing target for venture capitalists.

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APRIL 22, 2019

Digital payments entity and eCommerce platform Infibeam Avenues and blockchain startup Primechain Technologies have announced a partnership to implement a cross-border blockchain invoicing platform for the $12 trillion global trade finance market.

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DECEMBER 14, 2018

B2B startups are increasingly building themselves on top of troves of enterprise data, uncovering new ways to unlock and aggregate information across enterprise platforms, and introducing new ways to analyze and make use of that data. million was raised by B2B startups tearing down data silos. In all, more than $87.8 Access Fintech.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2018

banks and financial technology firms have worked together to create a set of guidelines to improve the relationship between FinTech startups and financial institutions (FIs). has been a hotbed of FinTech startups. In 2016, the government revealed it was committing to invest £500,000 ($656,182.50

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Startups in India saw the majority of that activity, while France and the U.S. But it was a Singapore startup building out a holistic suite of small business financial services that landed the largest round this week, by far. Yelo also plans to expand its team and invest in product development and sales, reports said.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

Word on the street is that B2B startups may be landing on the same path as B2C startups when it comes to the venture capital wells drying up. At least, that’s what some analysts say is happening in India, which has recently emerged as a hub for B2B startup funding in areas like logistics and B2B eCommerce. eProcurement.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

San Mateo accounts payable automation startup Tipalti won $76 million in a funding round led by Zeev Ventures. The FinTech accounting firm will use the series D funds to grow the platform and its artificial intelligence (AI) tools that can read, process, pay and track invoices. . The startup targets mid-market firms.

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DECEMBER 9, 2016

For startups, 2016 wasn’t the best year in venture capital. While Khanna added that it’s “hard to say” whether venture capital funding is getting easier for startups, there is evidence that FinTech — and, specifically, B2B FinTech — is headed for a solid year. round out the rest of the investment activity.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2018

In this week’s rundown, the industry landed the most funding among B2B FinTechs, though other bright spots included cybersecurity, alternative finance and a startup working to prevent firms from losing money when employees commit expense fraud. See how nearly $174 million in funding for B2B startups landed in our roundup below.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

But, because these solutions — like Bitcoin — are largely untested, many traditional banks are wary of investing in companies that operate in the space. Could APIs, which can help banks quickly assess a company’s risk level, help these FIs invest where no (or very few) players have invested before?

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