PYMNTS

JANUARY 22, 2021

While 2021 has kicked off with a bang in the venture capital arena — with several high-value investments on the books — this week's B2B VC roundup is all about the seed rounds. Young B2B FinTechs secured some of their first investments in areas that include small business accounting, alternative lending and financial management.

B2B 81

B2B Securities Startups Investments 81

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 In the past, the startup was supported by P2P lending and institutional capital.

Startups 103

Startups Profit and Loss Investments Banking 103

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 14, 2020

FireEye has closed on a $400 million investment by Blackstone , barely a week after one of the world’s top cybersecurity firms disclosed that its own files were hacked by what federal authorities suspect was a foreign intelligence service. per share, subject to certain customary adjustments,” the company added.

Investments 110

Investments Startups Securities 110

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. ’s Ravelin secured $20.6

B2B 90

B2B Investments Accounts Payable Startups 90

PYMNTS

JULY 30, 2019

Cybersecurity startup Confluera announced that it raised $9 million in Series A led by Lightspeed’s Founder & Managing Partner Ravi Mhatre. Co-founded by Abhijit Ghosh, Niloy Mukherjee, and Bipul Sinha, Confluera aims to turn security analysts into cyber defenders by enabling them to stop breaches in real time.

Startups 57

Startups Investments Securities Marketing 57

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. According to Forbes reports , Shell’s trading unit, Shell Trading International, secured a minority stake in the U.K.

Startups 54

Startups Investments Manufacturing Technology 54

PYMNTS

JULY 31, 2020

In a venture capital slowdown, any investment round is a win. This week’s look at the latest funding for B2B FinTech and other startups showcases an investor appetite for security, data and business intelligence, with nearly $63.5 million in fresh investment for the industry. PYMNTS rounds up the latest deals below.

B2B 66

B2B Securities Startups Investments 66

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. Utility account aggregation company Urjanet secured $14.65

Startups 115

Startups B2B Finance Accounts Payable 115

PYMNTS

AUGUST 13, 2019

Australia and New Zealand-based ASB Bank has acquired a stake in a New Zealand startup developing a blockchain-powered trade management solution. 12) that ASB Bank has invested in TradeWindow with funds that will support the startup’s ongoing development of a distributed ledger technology-powered trade platform.

Startups 53

Startups Investments Banking Invoicing 53

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 28, 2019

ID verification startup IDnow has received a $40 million growth equity investment from private equity group Corsair Capital, according to reports. The segment of ID verification is growing, and other startups in the field, like Onfido and Jumio, have raised large amounts of capital in the last few years.

Startups 40

Startups Investments Securities Numbers 40

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.,

Startups 45

Startups Investments Finance B2B 45

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 23, 2019

B2B FinTech is growing in popularity for India’s robust startup community, while the market is also an attractive target for more established players in the industry. India’s B2B FinTech community is also an enticing target for venture capitalists.

Startups 52

Startups Accounts Payable Securities B2B 52

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.

Startups 52

Startups Finance Economics Communication 52

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. Backers zeroed-in on a range of industries, including SMB banking and lending.

B2B 81

B2B Investments eCommerce Startups 81

PYMNTS

MAY 8, 2020

Investors found promise in startups that target financial institutions (FIs) with software to improve their own services, as well as FinTechs that offer small business solutions by wielding their bank data. But the biggest round of the week went to a challenger bank, which also secured unicorn status with its latest funding.

Securities 64

Securities Banking Startups Pharmaceutical 64

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.

B2B 60

B2B Startups Communication Strategic Planning 60

PYMNTS

JULY 5, 2020

an investment company owned by the Singapore government, are in talks to invest as much as $1 billion for Tokopedia , sources told Bloomberg News. Facebook is buying a stake in India’s Jio Platforms, while its WhatsApp unit struck a deal last month to invest in ride-hailing and food delivery giant Gojek. Microsoft Corp.

eCommerce 105

eCommerce Investments Startups Retail 105

PYMNTS

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 startup ecosystem in Vietnam is growing incredibly fast, and tech clusters are also expanding geographically.

Startups 52

Startups Investments Securities Planning 52

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Money transfer FinTech startup Azimo has closed a €20 million debt finance deal from the European Investment Bank (EIB), according to reports on Tuesday (Feb. The funds will be used to advance its proprietary payments platform as well as to expand research and development.

Startups 52

Startups Securities Investments Finance 52

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Extend and Oliver have joined the ranks of Wells Fargo 's Startup Accelerator, which a press release stated will afford them education, mentorship and investment to guide early-stage growth. Oliver works to transform legal servicing by letting every party easily collaborate in a transparent and compliant way.

Startups 73

Startups Education Securities Technology 73

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Companies therefore must either invest in teams of AML specialists or in fraud-fighting technologies. . The September AML/KYC Tracker examines the latest fraud challenges and efforts to ensure tight security and compliance. . How Mobile Financial Startups Can Bridge the Security Gap. Around the AML/KYC Worl d.

Securities 74

Securities Compliance Startups Budgeting 74

PYMNTS

AUGUST 5, 2019

B2B payments startup ePayRails has announced new funding to focus on further technological development of its Payment Hub. 2), ePayRails said it secured $2.45 In a press release Friday (Aug. million in Series A funding led by Aspire Fund Management, which provided $2 million. ”

B2B 40

B2B Startups Securities Accounts Payable 40

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

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.

Startups 83

Startups Investments Finance Securities 83

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.

Investments 43

Investments Startups Retail Planning 43

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

Startups 40

Startups Investments Securities Planning 40

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

With more than $83 million in venture capital and growth equity for B2B startups this week, the space is headed for a promising second half of the year. Let’s start with the big news: Venture capitalists have yet again placed their financial support in a B2B payments startup, a rare feat that could be the sign of a trend this season.

B2B 40

B2B Startups Investments B2C 40

CFO News

AUGUST 1, 2023

The attempt to secure funding from Pai, an early investor in the troubled edtech startup, is part of the company's efforts to attract a broader funding worth $200-$250 million for Aakash, sources said. Byju's declined to comment.

Education 52

Education Investments Startups Securities 52

Global Finance

JUNE 6, 2024

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Investments 52

Investments Risk Analysis Banking Finance 52

PYMNTS

JUNE 1, 2020

BostInno reported that fundraising for new investments by venture capital and private equity firms was less but still evident. Below are the startups that raised capital in May, according to data compiled by BostInno. Cambridge-based agtech startup CiBO Technologies raised $10 million in equity, according to an SEC filing.

Startups 60

Startups Pharmaceutical Investments Technology 60

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Enterprise cybersecurity startup Tanium has raised additional funding just five months since its last investment round, according to reports on Tuesday (Oct. Corporate cybersecurity is a popular target for venture capitalists today, and a bright spot for B2B startups. No patient data was shared during those demos.

Securities 53

Securities Valuation Startups B2B 53

CFO News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Venture capital firm Physis Capital has secured Rs 150 crore in commitments for its Rs 400 crore fund. The firm plans to invest in 12-15 Indian startups and expects to reach final close by early 2026. Physis Capital has already made two investments, including Rs 5 crore in CTPL, a university admissions support provider.

Startups 40

Startups Investments Securities Planning 40

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Venture capital firm Pear has announced $160 million in new fundraising to fuel its next wave of investments, with a focus on seed-stage B2B startups. The company will deploy the investment to back seed-stage startups. ” Among Pear’s partners is Nils Bunger, which helps the company focus on B2B startups.

Startups 52

Startups B2B Investments Securities 52

PYMNTS

JANUARY 10, 2018

Alkami Technology , a startup providing banks and credit unions with digital banking technologies, has announced new funding. 9) that General Atlantic made a strategic investment in the company, though Alkami did not say how much it raised in the Series D funding. Separate reports in TechCrunch said the firm secured $70 million.

Startups 43

Startups Securities Banking Technology 43

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

The enterprise security space is ballooning with new players, and one of them wants to remain competitive with its latest funding round. LogRhythm revealed a $50 million investment round on Wednesday (Sept. LogRhythm provides security intelligence and threat detection capabilities to automate security processes within the enterprise.

Securities 59

Securities Startups Valuation Budgeting 59

PYMNTS

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.

Startups 63

Startups B2B Investments Finance 63

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

SoftBank Group is considering a gamble on Brazil and might advise high-growth firms to invest in the country, Reuters reported on Friday (Sept. Although he did not explain, Maciel also said that SoftBank was going to announce a large investment in Brazil. office-sharing startup WeWork.

Investments 65

Investments Transportation Valuation Startups 65