CB Insights

JANUARY 26, 2023

Of the 206 deals a16z participated in last year, almost a quarter went to fintech companies — more than any other industry. Vesta ($30M Series A): Vesta provides a platform for mortgage origination and underwriting that is designed to streamline processes, reduce risk, and help lenders improve their book of business.

FinTech

CB Insights

MARCH 4, 2021

Allianz and Munich Re will use customers’ Google Cloud data to improve its underwriting: Due to the complex nature and catastrophic potential of cyber risks, insurers have often had problems underwriting and pricing policies. The post Google Is Partnering With Cyber Insurance Giants.

Cybersecurity

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Doing so allows the company to underwrite risk based on the startup’s existing finances, including bank account data and history of fundraising, instead of relying on the personal credit scores of a startups’ founder. Acknowledging the high failure rate of tech startups, Brex takes on that liability.

Commercial Card

FICO

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Working with FICO, the company now can build flexible and customizable auto insurance pricing and life insurance underwriting decision-making solutions, with advanced simulation capabilities, in eight weeks. Our focus is on staying innovative by investing a lot in research and development for our products.

Underwriting

PYMNTS

JANUARY 21, 2021

PYMNTS’ own research has found that consumers are more willing than ever to switch banks in pursuit of better apps and user experiences. Cohen likened The Floor’s approach to building an “app store” of digital technologies that can be deployed as banks can improve their internal tech stacks with a range of new integrations.

Due Diligence

CB Insights

MAY 27, 2021

Resolve , which offers buy now, pay later (BNPL) billing for B2B payments, has raised $60M in a Series A, with participation from Initialized Capital, KSD Capital, and Haystack VC, among others. It automates underwriting for B2B transactions, pulling data from past payment histories. How’s the company performing?

B2B

FICO

JANUARY 10, 2017

Participants and Influencers throughout the mortgage ecosystem have been told by the three main US credit bureaus through their jointly owned and controlled credit scoring firm, VantageScore, that the VantageScore can enable millions more consumers to gain access to a mortgage. It’s an appealing story — but is it true? Inactive/stale.

Research

CB Insights

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Eos Venture Partners and IQ Capital Partners also participated in the round. Calibrate Ventures, WTI, and Hallador Investment Advisors also participated in the round. . is opening up a new research center in Montreal dedicated to developing new artificial intelligence technologies for the property and casualty industry.

Research

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 14, 2020

after underwriters priced the IPO at $68 a share. after underwriters priced the shares at $102. Simple – big “pops” are great for investors who participated in the IPO or bought shares as soon as the new stock began trading and sold out quickly, but they actually do nothing for the underlying company.

Underwriting

PYMNTS

JULY 26, 2019

TechCrunch reported this week that the seed funding was led by Quest Venture Partners, while ffVC, Magma Partners, Sidekick Fund and the Blue Startups accelerator also participated. In addition to the trust, reports said BBVA, Toscafund and funds advised by Perscitus LLP also participated in the Atom Bank investment.

B2B

Stax

APRIL 17, 2025

Co-marketing and joint go-to-market efforts ISV partners often benefit from co-branded marketing, being featured in partner marketplaces, or participating in events and webinars. So, take the time to research the platforms marketplace, explore similar apps, and get clear on how your solution stands out.

ISVS

The Fintech Times

MARCH 12, 2024

One of the most important programmes to come out of the PSI is the Net-Zero Insurance Alliance (NZIA) which along with its partners is focused on decarbonising insurance and reinsurance underwriting portfolios. He highlights the importance of integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into corporate strategies.

Mitigation

PYMNTS

MARCH 11, 2020

A few banks are making [state consumer] protections moot…[and] regulators haven’t stopped them,” said Alex Horowitz, a senior research officer at the Pew Charitable Trusts, a nonprofit organization that has studied subprime lending. It is currently charging 160 percent on a typical California loan, the WSJ said.

Regulations

Fintech News

JANUARY 3, 2024

The 2024 edition of AFF will build on the success of the previous iteration, which witnessed a robust participation with over 2,500 on-site attendees and an additional 4,500 virtually connected participants. Together, these regions offer a compelling glimpse into Asia’s formidable convergence of technology and finance.

APACS

CB Insights

AUGUST 25, 2022

As digital lending services continue to gain traction, lenders are prioritizing technology solutions for automated underwriting, fraud prevention, loan application, and credit risk analysis. The purpose of the analysis is to provide technology buyers with an overview of the technology landscape and its market participants.

Origination

PYMNTS

JANUARY 14, 2020

From that gap sprung forth a group of alternatives for underwriting access, which varied widely in terms of structure, funding sources and target demographics. And that means even an SMB owner who wants to research and understand exactly what they are agreeing to may find that complicated.

Fed

PYMNTS

JANUARY 14, 2020

From that gap sprung forth a group of alternatives for underwriting access, which varied widely in terms of structure, funding sources and target demographics. And that means even an SMB owner who wants to research and understand exactly what they are agreeing to may find that complicated.

Federal Reserve

FICO

JULY 30, 2018

As head of cyber grading at Aspen Insurance, Josh brings 15 years of underwriting experience to the cyber business. He was spot-on with his observation that in an era in which the number of policies is increasing, and so is the number of participating carriers, the market effect of all that competition is suppressed premiums.

Risk

PYMNTS

MARCH 9, 2020

have participated in and sponsored the 47-year-old race in Washington, D.C., PSCU’s sponsorship will help underwrite expenses so more of the money raised goes toward CMN research and medical care. Credit unions (CUs) across the U.S. since 2002, donating more than $8 million.

Credit Union

CB Insights

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

In the event of a further tie, investors participating in the larger of total dollars invested were selected. Companies in this subcategory (1) provide technology to enable insurers across the value chain (underwriting, distribution, claims, etc.), The post Canadian Fintech Market Map appeared first on CB Insights Research.

FinTech

FICO

OCTOBER 10, 2022

A low FICO score for a consumer can have the perverse effect of preventing them from having access to a second chance through manual underwriting. And financial institutions use FICO® Scores to underwrite lending to millions of people so that they can achieve their financial goals like buying a first home or starting a business.

Consumer

FICO

JUNE 14, 2017

A recent survey carried out on our behalf by research company Ovum found that 48% of organizations think that in a year’s time, an assessment of their cybersecurity will show improvement. Here’s what our survey participants said: It is encouraging to see that 94% carry out some form of assessment. This is statistically unlikely.

Cybersecurity

CB Insights

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

In 2019, drone pilots could become the next claims professionals, wearables could transform workers’ comp, and social media could enhance underwriting. While telematics has been slow to pick up steam in the US, participation in the broader auto industry is growing. We identified 15 P&C insurance trends to watch in 2019.

Underwriting

FICO

JUNE 11, 2018

For the past 22 years, the National Automotive Finance (NAF) Association has produced a report for the non-prime auto financing market which serves as a key source of benchmarking for those who participate in or support non-prime automotive financing. Top Seven Insights from the Research. and a bit of Canada). NAF Annual Meeting.

Finance

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

A 2018 report in Forbes cited research from the Journal of Business Venturing, which found that equity crowdfunding is often a last resort for SMBs when traditional and internal funding options run dry. Diverging From Equity Crowdfunding. Emerging Risk Strategies.

Underwriting

CB Insights

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Capital, AngelList, Burst Capital, Canvas Ventures, CMFG Ventures, Correlation Ventures, Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures, Project A Ventures, and Securian Financial Group also participated in the round. . Glenn Hubbard, Greycoft, and Tusk Ventures also participated in the round. Multi-line. Series B led by Brewer Lane Ventures.

Participant

Fintech News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Finalists will participate in a two-day programme organised by Elevandi, where they will work closely with corporate mentors, engage with investors, and refine their pitches. It simplifies the complexities of financial research and trading management, providing an institutional investment process accessible to all market participants.

FinTech

CB Insights

OCTOBER 24, 2018

While POS installments is not a new business, the combination of consumers’ aversion to credit cards and more effective underwriting algorithms has created fresh momentum in the market. The post Point-Of-Sale Lending Gains Momentum As Millennials Shun Credit Cards appeared first on CB Insights Research. Top players.

Credit Cards

PYMNTS

JULY 7, 2020

Both programs come attached with strict metrics for participating SMBs, however, and the surge in PPP interest is rapidly depleting its funding. Receiving funding quickly is critical for SMBs, with PYMNTS research showing that the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected 90 percent of small businesses in some way.

Checks

Fintech Finance

APRIL 24, 2024

This reduces the burden to underwrite these consumers for new loans, reducing the risk of write-offs and promoting responsible spending. Recent research by PYMNTS has shown that 66% of consumers want to consume installment offers before deciding what to buy, not after the fact.

BNPL

PYMNTS

MARCH 2, 2018

Of the lenders analyzed – which primarily offer merchant cash advances – researchers calculated a 56 percent compound annual growth rate and a combined loan origination volume of $1.9 One driver behind the shifting reputation of merchant cash advances is the industry’s participation in technology adoption and innovation.

Small Business

CB Insights

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Investors are ramping up investment: In the first 10 months of 2018, this cohort has seen investors participate in 53 investments worth $1.72B, representing 57% of the $3B raised in the last 5 years. In December 2017, Amazon’s Alexa Fund participated in its $16M Series A. SMBs and SMEs have been a hotbed for fintech activity in 2018.

Online and Mobile Banking

PYMNTS

APRIL 22, 2019

Banks have the customer and financial institution (FI) relationships needed to facilitate trade finance, while FinTech firms have the technology to digitize and accelerate the process for participating parties. However, both sides struggle with making trade finance profitable, and maintaining compliance.

Finance

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 12, 2019

billion, including the underwriters’ option,” according to Reuters. JPMorgan and Franklin Templeton participated in that investment, which followed a $100 million round in 2017. As of early Thursday afternoon, those shares were up to $35 on the first day of trading. The pricing “gives [Bill.com] a market capitalization of $1.56

B2B

PYMNTS

MARCH 23, 2018

INBlockchain and Kenetic Capital also participated, according to reports. The Software-as-a-Service startup announced $18 million in Series C funding this week led by Insight Venture Partners, while Accel Partners and Tiger Global Management also participated. Axilor Ventures also participated, reports said. Cybersecurity.

Blockchain

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

that will focus on research and development (R&D), reports said. The funding also saw participation from Speedinvest F EuVECA, Unicorn India Ventures and AngelList. to bridge businesses with financing and support for growth by working with lenders and supporting their underwriting processes. Open Financial Technologies.

Small Business

CB Insights

DECEMBER 4, 2019

But it’s clear that the company remains very focused on building financial services products that support its core strategic goal: increasing participation in the Amazon ecosystem. Customers received Amazon gift cards after using Amazon Pay at checkout from a specific list of participating merchants.

Online and Mobile Banking