Venture capital

As VCs pivot from lenders, case for deposit-side fintech is less clear

05/12/17

Brendan Dickinson of Canaan Partners says PFM startups have deep relationships with customers unlike online lenders, but the revenue model isn't as strong.

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Data aggregator Quovo raises $10M in growth funding

04/26/17

The funding comes as the financial services industry continues to search for safer ways for customers to share their account data with third-party apps.

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Why insurance — not lending — is the next big thing in fintech

04/13/17

"Virtually evert venture capitalist I know is excited about insurance as the next big thing in fintech," says Sam Hodges, co-founder and U.S. managing director at Funding Circle.

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Why this venture capitalist wants to make traditional VC obsolete

04/03/17

Blockchain Capital wants to raise $10 million by issuing its own digital token, a method the firm says is the future for startups, VCs and everybody else.

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State regulators’ dialogue with fintechs is a hopeful sign

03/30/17

An improved state-level system could be a tremendous advantage. Working closely with a cooperative regulator, innovators large and small can rapidly test a concept within state lines.

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Blockchain VC to raise fund through digital token offering

03/16/17

The ICO fundraising model has already yielded more than $230 million for startups.

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Cloud security vendor raises $12 million

03/14/17

The venture capital firms of Goldman Sachs and Citigroup, along with the fund backed by Google’s chairman, have invested in a firm that helps banks secure their cloud technology.

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Where VCs are placing their fintech bets today

03/13/17

Several startups have announced new funding rounds in the last month. They plan to use the cash to improve their products and ramp up sales.

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Autobooks raises $5.5 million to help banks serve small businesses

03/13/17

The fintech firm will use the $5.5 million in funding to expand its operations and improve its products.

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Google's VC arm backs Currencycloud in $25M funding round

03/09/17

The cross-border payments startup will use proceeds from its Series D round to fuel growth.

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