PYMNTS

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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PYMNTS

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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CFO Plans

DECEMBER 23, 2024

In the fast-paced world of tech startups, strategic financial planning isn’t just beneficialit’s crucial. This article delves into how tech startups can navigate financial complexities, leveraging the strategic insights of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and other vital financial strategies.

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PYMNTS

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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PYMNTS

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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PYMNTS

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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CFO News Room

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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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Home improvement startup Houzz revealed that it suffered a data breach. Once its security team became aware of the issue, it immediately launched an investigation with assistance from a leading forensics firm. It also notified law enforcement authorities, as well as any customers that might have been impacted by the incident.

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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.

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PYMNTS

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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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

In the land of startups, speed matters. Hodges was quick to point out that Vouch does not act as a broker, but has built tailored insurance programs that serve clients’ needs directly, where coverage is recommended based on what the firm has learned about the startup and is tied to the decisioning model that underpins the platform.

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VCFO

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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PYMNTS

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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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. As such, Chinese companies and Indian startups relying on their investments have all been impacted.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), said that tech startups may be able to raise money using digital tokens under current law, but that there would be stipulations, according to a report by Reuters. Hester Peirce, a financial regulator at the U.S.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 16, 2020

Branch , the digital bank startup, is branching out. Contactless payments offer safety, security, and efficiency to consumers at the point of sale,” said Sherri Haymond, Mastercard’s executive vice president of digital partnerships in a statement. This trend could be here to stay.

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PYMNTS

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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PYMNTS

JANUARY 25, 2021

Ten years later, their latest venture – a line of healthy, egg white-based chips called Quevos – just secured a roughly $400,000 investment on the ABC TV reality show “ Shark Tank ” from Daniel Lubetzky, who invented Kind Bars. “I I am excited to help Nick and Zack fulfill Quevos’ potential.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Silicon Valley FinTech startup Step has raised $50 million in a Series B funding round, the company announced Wednesday (Dec. Step customers get a bank account that is insured by the FDIC, as well as a secured spending card backed by Visa and the P2P payments platform. Users can transfer funds in real time without any fees.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Silicon Valley buy now pay later (BNPL) payments startup Affirm filed an initial public offering (IPO) for a Nasdaq listing, Affirm said in a statement on Thursday (Nov. According to the U.S.

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CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The Indian technology sector saw several major announcements in the Union Budget 2022, with a few misses in the startup segment. Budget 2022’s announcements on manufacturing, sustainability, electronics, digital currency, innovation and startups with technology as the cornerstone are expected to give a fillip to the tech industry.

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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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Navigator SAP

AUGUST 26, 2022

Life sciences firms are also quickly going through a digital transformation, as they need to accelerate time to market to meet rapid demand from users and hospitals and global partnerships and keep up with changing expectations to stay competitive with new rival startups.

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CFO News

OCTOBER 13, 2024

India's early-stage startups are facing funding scrutiny as risk-averse investors tighten their purse strings. As per a study, only 25% of seed-funded startups successfully secure Series A funding.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 8, 2021

CNBC reported that the Silicon Valley startup has raised more than $1 billion in funding this year. 16, Massachusetts securities regulators filed a complaint against Robinhood alleging that the company aggressively marketed to inexperienced investors and failed to implement controls to protect them, violating state laws and regulations.

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CFO Plans

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Whether you’re navigating the early stages of a startup or managing the complexities of an expanding enterprise, scalable accounting solutions are essential. Discover Scalable Accounting Solutions Small Business Financial Advisory Lays the Foundation When launching a startup, every financial decision counts.

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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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CFO Share

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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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Sweden-based Detectify, a crowd-based online security company that incentivizes “elite hackers” to help developers stay abreast of security issues, has raised €21 million in a funding round, according to a report. The company said it will use the capital to hire top talent and continue its mission of reducing internet security issues.

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PYMNTS

MAY 18, 2020

Japan-based credit card and payment firm JCB has announced a partnership with tech startup accelerator TECHFUND to explore the idea of a payment system with blockchain options, the company said on Friday (May 15). TECHFUND isn’t new to the blockchain sphere, having explored helping entrepreneurs with service token offerings in the past.

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CFO News

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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CFO News

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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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 29, 2020

A Toolbox report said Citi has already signed data access agreements to several startups and data aggregators that, through approval of joint customers, can access data of Citi accounts. Citigroup is in the process of developing an open banking marketplace of third-party FinTech solutions that facilitates the sharing of Citi account data.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 14, 2020

In addition, Viral Patel , a senior managing director of Blackstone, and Art Coviello , former CEO of RSA Security, will join the firm’s board of directors, FireEye said. FireEye first announced the deal in November, along with its acquisition of Respond Software, a startup that helps companies probe and get a handle on security incidents.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Next Insurance , the online insurance provider for small businesses, is negotiating a deal to raise new capital in a round that would value the FinTech startup at $2.25 billion, sources told Bloomberg. CapitalG , the private equity firm owned by Alphabet Inc.,

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The Finance Weekly

MARCH 16, 2023

SVB may have been a unique case as its customers were mostly startups, and primarily tech startups. It is possible that other banks could be on the same path to failure, given that they may have gotten caught up in the “easy money” during Covid and mismanaged their fixed-income securities portfolios during the interest rate hikes.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 6, 2020

A lull in venture capital funding has only a few B2B FinTechs this week securing new investment rounds. Frontline Ventures , meanwhile, revealed an $80 million fund targeting software startups based in the U.S. based funding round of the week, corporate spend management startup Airbase announced via press release a $23.5

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