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AUGUST 3, 2023

Five Principles for SMB & Startup Business in Aerospace & Defense A recent PwC report notes that the aerospace & defense (A&D) industry generated $741B in 2022 and stands poised for further growth in the years ahead. Capitalizing on the opportunities in A&D is easier said than done for SMBs and startups. Be patient.

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AUGUST 15, 2024

Here’s how small business advice from a CFO can help you secure funding for your business while ensuring your interests are protected. How does a CFO secure business funding? The post How a CFO Can Help Secure Funding for Your Business appeared first on CFOShare.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Slumping markets have investors pulling back from funding startups that make internet-connected devices for retailers, threatening to choke an innovation pipeline for emerging tools like smart shopping carts and inventory management robots. Over the same period, investment dollars in IoT startups fell 57.2% billion, PitchBook said.

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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. Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Nicholas Sunden-Cullberg said the funding will also help the 2014 startup take control of the consumer loan market. .

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JANUARY 22, 2021

Young B2B FinTechs secured some of their first investments in areas that include small business accounting, alternative lending and financial management. But the leader of the pack goes to one corporate travel and expense management startup that impressed investors despite a business trip slump. Bookkeeper360. CreditEnable.

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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.

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MAY 16, 2023

M&As in startup and MSME sectors will now be able to secure approval within 15 days that can go up to a maximum of 60 days, a corporate affairs ministry (MCA) notification said. The move is seen as a big boost for the startup sector that has seen a rise in corporate restructuring in recent times.

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APRIL 22, 2020

Paay, a startup credit card database storing millions of transactions, has been unsecured for weeks and only now closed again, according to a TechCrunch report. A security researcher, Anurag Sen, accessed the files and estimated around 2.5 Mendlowitz said the company had told around 15 to 20 merchants about the lapse.

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MARCH 29, 2023

Over half of the startups surveyed attribute the high attrition rate to factors such as better pay packages offered by larger corporations, as well as concerns over job security in a startup.

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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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JULY 31, 2020

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 California- and Israel-based Ermetic is another newly funded B2B startup focused on enterprise security. PYMNTS rounds up the latest deals below.

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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.

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OCTOBER 29, 2018

Privacy is not an afterthought with the “privacy by design” mindset, and FinTech startups may take a similar approach with data security. In that sense, they may incorporate data security every time they make an enhancement or a release. But how does a FinTech startup decide what to focus on for updates and enhancements?

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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.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Silicon Valley’s Ripple , a blockchain payments startup, has filed a trademark with the U.S. Peter Brandt said on Twitter that the Securities and Exchange Commission would have declared XRP a security if it “understood cryptos,” per Cointelegraph. Since its founding in 2012, Ripple has received funding totaling $293.8

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

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. However, the business costs of not ensuring robust defenses and identity verifications far outweigh these pains. Around the AML/KYC Worl d.

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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

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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.

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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.

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AUGUST 12, 2020

Mastercard is expanding its Accelerate financial technology (FinTech) portfolio and is adding 11 companies to its Start Path startup engagement program, according to a Wednesday (Aug. Mastercard is thrilled to partner with some of the world’s most innovative startups to transform the future of commerce.”. 12) announcement.

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AUGUST 23, 2018

Residential real estate startup Bungalow announced it has secured $64 million in funding: a $14 million Series A led by Khosla Ventures, Atomic, Founders Fund, Cherubic Ventures and Wing Ventures, as well as a $50 million debt facility. The company also revealed that Opendoor Founder Keith Rabois has joined its board of directors.

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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.

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JANUARY 5, 2017

Startups in India have been looking towards venture capital for financing in the absence of traditional bank loans. And while InnoVen Capital is a top provider of that capital, it’s now looking to facilitate startups’ search of traditional financing by teaming up with other lenders. Reports Wednesday (Jan. Reports Wednesday (Jan.

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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. Enterprise governance software company Honcho secured $4 million in Series A funding , the Colorado-based startup announced in a press release this week.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2018

To better serve clients and help make their businesses run smoother and more efficiently, FinTech startups are tackling an array of challenges, from data security to card declines to clunky customer experiences. Here is the latest October news out of Startup Land. That challenge is not lost on FinTech startups.

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

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JUNE 1, 2020

Below are the startups that raised capital in May, according to data compiled by BostInno. Boston-based Jellyfish, a startup behind an engineering management platform, raised more than $12 million in Series A funding from Accel and Wing Venture Capital. LaunchPad Medical of Lowell received a $2.5

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JANUARY 10, 2018

Alkami Technology , a startup providing banks and credit unions with digital banking technologies, has announced new funding. Separate reports in TechCrunch said the firm secured $70 million. The firm said Tuesday (Jan.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2020

The startup Inrupt launched by internet founder Sir Tim Berners-Lee is stepping up activity in its mission to build a new world wide web, the Financial Times (FT) reported on Saturday (Feb. Inrupt has brought on five top technologists including veteran cryptography expert Bruce Schneier to serve as the head of security architecture.

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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. Reports cited Gartner research forecasting the enterprise security industry to see a $23 billion valuation by the end of the decade. 14) led by Riverwood Capital.

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MARCH 28, 2017

But that same authority is also launching a regulatory sandbox for startups in the country, while the Bank of Indonesia is also exploring the launch of its own FinTech office to facilitate networking for startups in the sector.

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JUNE 20, 2024

Ola Electric's IPO would be the first by an EV startup in the country and amongst the biggest new-age IPOs this year. The Bengaluru-based company had filed its DRHP with Sebi on December 22, proposing to raise up to Rs 5,500 crore through a fresh issue, apart from an OFS component of 95.2 million shares.

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JUNE 24, 2020

Fleetsmith , a startup that has built a platform enabling corporate IT crews to manage Apple devices, has been acquired by the tech giant, the company’s founders confirmed in a blog post. It would probably be a stretch to say that no one could have predicted this deal. We’re thrilled to join Apple,” the company’s co-founders wrote.

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JULY 24, 2020

London startup mobile bank Revolut Ltd. has secured $80 million in new funding at a $5.5 The startup offers its digital banking features with a debit card that users can attach to their accounts, stock trading tools, cell phone and travel medical insurance, buy shares, donate to charities and save money.

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JUNE 11, 2024

Ola Electric has received approval from Sebi for the first EV startup IPO in India. This would be among the biggest new-age IPO in India this year. Swiggy and FirstCry have also filed their draft IPO paper and awaiting regulatory clearance. The Bengaluru-based company is eyeing a $6-billion valuation through the public offering.

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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. Cequence Security. Also operating in the enterprise security space is Cequence Security, based in California.

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MAY 25, 2016

The Business Email Compromise is now a top concern for the enterprise and security providers alike, especially since regulators have released warnings against the crime. One startup wants to safeguard corporate email and has just received new venture capital to move forward with its efforts.

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