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APRIL 23, 2019

Chinese technology conglomerate Tencent has invested in Argentinian mobile banking startup Uala, according to a report from Reuters. Point72 Ventures and George Soros have also invested in the mobile payment company. He did not reveal the amount of the investment, but said it would significantly raise the company’s valuation.

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CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Among the several different types of retirement plans that are available to self-employed workers, solo 401(k) plans can offer the most flexibility and the ability to contribute the highest amount of tax-advantaged savings. Self-directed plans, meanwhile, offer more ability to tailor a plan’s features to an individual’s needs.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Chipper CEO Ham Serunjogi confirmed on Twitter the startup, which got its initial foothold in the market as a peer-to-peer (P2P) payments service, has just wrapped up a $30 million Series B round of venture capital. that focuses on early-stage firms, led the investment round. And the investments have kept coming in 2020.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Swedish peer-to-peer (P2P) lending startup Lendify has secured $115 million in funding from Insight Investment, according to a Bloomberg report on Wednesday (Oct. Last year Insight Investment supported the digital lender with a 1.5 Lendify said the latest funding round will help the company advance its European expansion plans.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Go big or go home — that could describe Tencent ’s aggressive investment philosophy, one whose pace will not ease, according to Martin Lau, president of the China-based internet firm that is responsible for WeChat and other digital tools. That stands as a funding record for tech startups in India. Tencent was part of that action.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 5, 2020

Augmented reality (AR) startup WiMi Hologram Cloud , based in Beijing, raised $26 million. The company is planning to use the IPO proceeds to advance holographic research and development. It will also seek acquisitions and investments. It debuted on Wednesday (April 1) with an opening price of $5.50

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CFO Plans

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

By predicting future financial outcomes based on historical data, market trends, and economic indicators, small businesses can navigate uncertainty, plan for growth, and ensure long-term sustainability. This proactive approach is vital for strategic planning and long-term success.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 22, 2018

Royal Dutch Shell is boosting its position in the world of blockchain through an investment in distributed ledger startup Applied Blockchain. startup, which develops blockchain apps with a focus on smart contracts. Shell also chose Applied Blockchain as the winner of its startup development competition.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 7, 2018

Visa announced Tuesday (August 7) that it has made an investment in and inked a partnership with Behalf, an Israeli startup. In a press release, Visa said the investment and partnership is aimed at supporting small business growth via easy-to-access capital and financing. The card will initially be offered in the U.S.,

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PYMNTS

JUNE 26, 2020

Some startups focused on data aggregation to expand underwriting capabilities, while others operate platforms to facilitate financing. But it was a startup wielding the corporate card to enable digital lunch vouchers for employees that landed the largest round of the week. million investment round this week. Pipe Technologies.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 3, 2018

French President Emmanuel Macron is gearing up to address a group of leading Silicon Valley venture capitalists in which he will urge them to invest in the country’s startups and will also call on them not to steal the best creations coming out of the country. investors will hear, a source told Reuters.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 8, 2021

B2B FinTech startups have stepped into 2021 with a bang, as industry players raised more than $910 million in combined funding. And thanks to several nine-figure investment deals, BaaS, expense management, payroll and B2B eCommerce are now in the spotlight. With plans to launch a new small business lending bank in the U.K.,

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 1, 2022

As financial planning has evolved over the years, better tools have become available to help advisors maximize their impact with more clients by increasing their efficiency. robo-advisors) might someday replace human advisors, there are still many elements of financial planning that benefit from engagement with a human advisor.

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CFO Share

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Have you tried funding a startup this year? Despite the challenging market conditions, there are proven ways to fund a startup during a recession. However, a recession is a challenging time for funding a startup. Capital shortages mean startup investors become pickier about which business they are willing to invest in.

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PYMNTS

JULY 24, 2019

Payroll startup Gusto announced Wednesday (July 24) that it has raised $200 million led by former U.S. Vice President Al Gore’s Generation Investment Management and Fidelity Management & Research Company. The company also has New York City expansion plans for its R&D team, the article said.

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PYMNTS

JULY 17, 2020

Several B2B FinTechs topped the list in Q2, however, including commercial card startup Brex, which raised $150 million, as well as global business account service provider Airwallex with $160 million and small business alternative lender Fundbox with a $200 million raise — the largest of the quarter. TradeDepot. Privacy.com.

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Barry Ritholtz

JUNE 11, 2024

The transcript from this week’s, MiB: Peter Mallouk, Creative Planning CEO , is below. He has since built Creative Planning into one of the nation’s largest RIAs and an absolute powerhouse running over $300 billion. What was the plan for your career with that combo? Peter Mallouk : Hey, it’s great to be back, Barry.

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Among the several different types of retirement plans that are available to self-employed workers, solo 401(k) plans can offer the most flexibility and the ability to contribute the highest amount of tax-advantaged savings.

Planning 94

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Silicon Valley’s sneaker startup Allbirds is hoping men and women into minimizing their carbon footprint will pony up for the company’s new sustainable clothing line, according to a report in The Financial Times (FT). Allbird’s apparel design team is led by Alexa Day Silva , who hails from the activewear startup Outdoor Voices. .

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 4, 2020

As the Department of Justice (DOJ) prepares a potential antitrust lawsuit against Google , dozens of India’s technology startups are considering ways to challenge the Mountain View, California-based tech giant’s dominance, Reuters reported, citing sources. Startups said they plan to lodge complaints in court and with government regulators.

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Centage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

There is some risk to using past performance to inform your long-term plans, and this can be compounded during times of economic uncertainty. Your company needs to make plans for the future. It shows what your business owes and owns, along with how much shareholders have invested. What Is Financial Forecasting?

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FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Singapore-based app Grab has launched an accelerator program for startups in Vietnam, according to a report by Deal Street Asia. The initiative, called Grab Ventures Ignite (GVI), is part of the “Grab for Good” development plan in the country.

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PYMNTS

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.

Startups 51

Startups Investments Finance B2B 51

PYMNTS

MAY 20, 2019

A popular interior design startup in India, Livspace , has received an investment from Ingka Investments, the venture capital arm of IKEA, according to reports. . Last year, Livspace secured investments from Goldman Sachs and TPG Growth, among others. It plans to open about 25 more.

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Investments Startups Retail Planning 43

PYMNTS

JANUARY 7, 2021

Cloud banking startup Mambu has raised €110 million (nearly $135 million) in a new funding round aimed at financing the company’s global expansion. TCV's investments include Netflix, RELEX, Spotify and WorldRemit. . Mambu said it is also embarking on a hiring spree, with plans to double its payroll to over 1,000 by 2022.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

with a $400 million investment, according to the Financial Times. indicated on Monday that the newest investment would let the groups look into mobility services work beyond co-developing self-driving technology. In separate news, plans for a hydrogen-powered city of the future close to Mt. Toyota has backed Chinese firm Pony.ai

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

More than $25 million in new funding landed at B2B FinTech startups this week, making it one of the slower VC roundups for the B2B landscape this year. Though it didn't reveal how much it raised, Zero Hash, based in Chicago, announced the close of its Series C investment round led by holding company tastytrade.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 20, 2017

Big news from German startup investment company Rocket Internet suggests it plans to come back strong in 2017. Rocket Internet just recently closed a new $1 billion venture fund it will use for investing in early-stage and growth internet startups.

Startups 51

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 23, 2020

And while investors targeted an accounts payable payments startup as well as another platform designed to help other startups understand their equity, a common theme this week was investment in risk mitigation capabilities. This startup connects founder and employees to a solution that can help them understand their equity.

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CFO News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The Singapore-headquartered company founded by the former PayU Credit chief Prashanth Ranganathan plans to use the funds for product innovation, expand its offerings and obtain financial licences to help families save and invest for their children's global education.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 18, 2019

SoftBank is ready to lend up to $20 billion to its employees so they can buy stakes in a fund aimed to spark investment in cutting-edge technology companies around the globe. If the investments are successful, then employees can use those gains to pay back their loans, which are expected to carry an interest rate of about 5 percent.

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CFO News

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The government plans to facilitate industrial parks in smaller cities. India is attracting foreign direct investment and promoting deep tech startups. The government encourages industries to participate in raising quality standards. There is a call for industries to work with the government to reduce compliance burdens.

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PYMNTS

JULY 5, 2020

Zomato , the $3 billion Indian food startup, has been cut off from its biggest Chinese investor Ant Financial amid new Indian regulations, The Financial Times reports. Ant Financial has almost 25 percent stake in Zomato, having invested a total of almost $560 million in the company.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Despite wide-ranging economic uncertainties and a challenging investment environment, venture capital (VC) firms and special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) are actively raising or seeking fresh funds for investment in the payments space. It also plans to invest in companies where technology is a clear differentiator.

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CFO Plans

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The need for strategic financial planning and real-time financial reporting has never been more critical. For instance, a local bakery might use virtual accounting to manage its cash flow more efficiently, allowing it to invest in new equipment. A case study of a successful startup can be included for added credibility.

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PYMNTS

JULY 18, 2018

Video game startup Blast has raised another $7 million in funding. The company, founded by Walter Cruttenden, the founder of Roth Capital Partners and co-founder of the micro-investment application Acorns , has managed to attract a few thousand users in its open beta. It raised its initial $5 million round in March. “It

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2020

The company is planning to use the new infusion of capital to expand its payments capabilities, Kjellén said, adding that that’s where Tink will “probably see the strongest growth right now.” The startup processes 1 million transactions every month. In June, PayPal increased its stake in Tink from its 2019 investment of $11.2

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