In the ever-evolving landscape of business and industry, staying ahead of the competition is critical. One of the most significant ways to achieve this is through demand creation. Demand creation is simply the process of creating demand for your product or service rather than waiting for it to come to you naturally. This strategy is especially useful for startups or
Volopay, a financial technology (fintech) start-up, has announced that it has secured in-principle approval for a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). This marks a significant achievement for the firm’s push to expand its presence in Singapore and strengthens its position in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Payment services under the Payment Services Act The
Pacific West Bank has recently announced its partnership with Unit to offer banking services through embedded finance. As a Benefit Corporation for Good, PWB aims to expand its mission to serve diverse communities by partnering with innovative fintech brands. The partnership with Unit is seen as a natural next step for the bank to increase its positive impact on communities
NCR Corporation, a technology company that provides solutions for industries such as retail, finance, and hospitality, is expanding its partnership with fintech Payfare Inc. to offer self-service financial solutions. This partnership aims to enhance the financial capabilities of gig workers in the United States by providing them with secure and efficient financial services that meet their unique needs. NCR has
Ocho is a financial technology company founded by Ankur Nagpal in 2020. Nagpal is a former founder of Teachable who realized that the company’s debut product was not a venture-backed business in and of itself. Therefore, he pivoted to create Ocho, a brokerage platform that allows people to invest in a variety of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and stocks, with financial
Clear Street, a New York-based fintech start-up, has raised $270 million in the second tranche of its Series B funding round, bringing the total amount raised to $435 million. With this latest funding, Clear Street’s valuation is now $2 billion. Growth equity firm Prysm Capital led the latest funding round. Clear Street’s funding round Clear Street has raised $270 million
Small businesses have been a vital contributor to the economic development of India for decades. According to the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, there are over 63.4 million micro, small, and medium enterprises in India, employing over 110 million people. However, one of the significant challenges faced by these small businesses is obtaining credit from traditional financial institutions.
Axle is a consumer permissioned insurance data company based in Atlanta, Georgia that has raised $4 million in its latest seed funding round. The company’s total funding now sits at $4.5 million. The round was led by Gradient Ventures with contributions from existing investor Y Combinator, Soma Capital, Contrary Capital, Rebel Fund, BLH Ventures, and others. Axle connects individuals’ insurance
The financial industry has undergone a significant digital shift in recent years, with Fintech apps leading the charge. These apps have proven to be extremely resilient to economic pressures, demonstrating their adaptability and innovation in a rapidly changing industry. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at some of the key trends and developments in the Fintech sector, highlighting
Ford Squared Technologies LLC’s One Accounting Technology continues to make strides in the public accounting technology field through its patented software solution. With the recent addition of their second approved set of patent claims, the company is expanding its capabilities in automation and further ensuring that artificial intelligence (AI) does not make the human element of tax advisory services obsolete.
DoiT International, a leading provider of cloud technology and consulting services, has partnered with Tenity, a startup incubator and accelerator with a focus on fintech and insurtech startups across Europe and Asia. The partnership aims to enable accelerated growth for Tenity’s portfolio companies by providing expert knowledge on cloud cost optimization and the implementation of built-in sophisticated Big Data and
Presta, a digital lending platform, has announced its launch after raising $3.3 million in pre-seed funding. The platform will support the entire process of lending to small businesses, including application, underwriting, closing, servicing, and reporting. In a world where technology has revolutionized everything from retail to education, Presta’s launch could be significant. Funding and Expansion The company’s pre-seed funding will
