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⏰ It’s the final countdown to the 2023 Sifted Summit ! 🙌🏻 I’m super excited about being part of this vibrant start up and investor community on the 4th & 5th of October in London . 🏛️Did you know that we are building a bank that others can build on and plug in value adding financial services ? 🙋🏻♀️Let’s say hi at the event and talk about all things Griffin and #embeded finance! #fintech #paytech #startups #inmovation

Agree or Disagree? For fintech unicorns, Selby lumps them into three categories. Some bite the bullet and drop their valuations, others have "shotgun weddings" as investors pressure them into M&A deals. The "vast majority" however, Selby expects to "go bust." #venturecapital #fintechstartup #fintechunicorn

This year we’re diving into the revolutionary technologies and financial infrastructure transforming the fintech landscape as we know it. Entrepreneurs and industry innovators will explore how new pathways for products, services, and distribution channels are ushering in - or not - the golden age of Financial Services. It is clear fintech is on the brink of something. The question is: On the brink of what? Join us Oct 10-13 for Boston Fintech Week 2023. 💥 Get 30% with early-bird pricing for a limited time: https://lnkd.in/eFQT6ZpH #boston #fintech #startup #fintechinfrastructure #financialinfrastructure #bostonfintechweek

Insights: the State of Fintech 2024 – Europe & US. A check in on the latest data from the industry by dealroom.co in partnership with ABN AMRO and Motive Ventures #fintech #europe #us === Key takeaways: ➡️ Fintech is still going down.  ➡️ Thereʼs lot of private fintech value, waiting for an exit window.  ➡️ Payments in the lead attracting nearly 3x more funding than any other sub-industry. "Despite a cautious investment climate with fintech funding below 2020 levels, signs of market recovery are showing, highlighted by standout funding rounds within our portfolio, suggesting an optimistic future for disciplined, high-quality fintech companies," Ramin Niroumand, Partner and Head of Motive Ventures. 👉 Full report: https://lnkd.in/dF8YkEQZ Brought to you by: #dealroom #abnamro #motiveventures === ➡️ Deal readiness New State Ventures operates as an independent deal maker for software and technology-led businesses. We collaborate with high-growth companies, their founders and investors to drive deal readiness and transaction value in preparation for and execution of investments, acquisitions and exits. 👉 Contact: https://lnkd.in/eFAxZ9W #newstateventures #founders #investors #venturecapital #privateequity #dealreadiness https://lnkd.in/db9NFxCj

Insights: the State of Fintech 2024 – Europe & US. A check in on the latest data from the industry by dealroom.co in partnership with ABN AMRO and Motive Ventures #fintech #europe #us === Key takeaways: ➡️ Fintech is still going down.  ➡️ Thereʼs lot of private fintech value, waiting for an exit window.  ➡️ Payments in the lead attracting nearly 3x more funding than any other sub-industry. "Despite a cautious investment climate with fintech funding below 2020 levels, signs of market recovery are showing, highlighted by standout funding rounds within our portfolio, suggesting an optimistic future for disciplined, high-quality fintech companies," Ramin Niroumand, Partner and Head of Motive Ventures. 👉 Full report: https://lnkd.in/dF8YkEQZ Brought to you by: #dealroom #abnamro #motiveventures === ➡️ Deal readiness New State Ventures operates as an independent deal maker for software and technology-led businesses. We collaborate with high-growth companies, their founders and investors to drive deal readiness and transaction value in preparation for and execution of investments, acquisitions and exits. 👉 Contact: DM (or https://lnkd.in/eFAxZ9W) #newstateventures #founders #investors #venturecapital #privateequity #dealreadiness https://lnkd.in/dvmgJUX4

Toronto-based fintech startup Brim Financial announced the closing of an $85-million Series C funding round led by Export Development Canada. Participation also included Vancouver-based venture capital firm Vistara Growth, alongside return investors White Owl Group, Epic Ventures and Zions Bank. Brim said the financing will fuel the company’s U.S. expansion strategy, including extending its market reach, accelerating product development, and forging strategic alliances. Brim’s modular platform and highly scalable product suite fully empowers financial institutions, fintechs and large international brands to issue credit cards and manage their credit card business and loyalty programs for their customers more efficiently. #BrimFinancial #FintechStartup #SeriesCFunding #ExportDevelopmentCanada #VistaraGrowth #VentureCapital #FinancialServices #USExpansion #ProductDevelopment #StrategicAlliances #CreditCards #LoyaltyPrograms #TorontoTech #VancouverTech #Financing #BusinessGrowth

Inc. Magazine recognizes Farther as a standout success story in 2023: securing $31M in Series B funding, despite a more than 50% drop in VC investment in fintech. Our CEO & Co-Founder, Taylor Matthews, spoke with Inc’s Ali Donaldson about how Farther succeeded in a challenging year: “We had strong underlying unit economics. We had clear product market fit… And it didn't hurt that our growth from 2022 to 2023 was 8x.” Read more from Taylor on Farther’s Series B push and where fintech founders can find opportunities today: https://bit.ly/3Snny3j. #gofarther #wealthmanagement #wealthtech #financialadvisor #teamfarther

Navigating the FinTech Waters: 2023 Insights and A Glimpse into 2024 with David Jegen, Partner at FPrime Capital 2023 was not exactly a banner year for fintechs. With capital raises down and many firms going belly up, it felt more tumultuous than previous years. But all is not lost. Many fintech startups are still going strong and 2024 is a new year. Join us for a fireside chat with David Jegen, Partner at FPrime Capital, as he shares wisdom we can glean from 2023 and outlook for 2024. https://lu.ma/8u1fv2d1

Great to see a strong week in investment, with one of the most notable transactions happening here in Boston! FinTech Global a sign of things to come in 2024? Full Article below: https://lnkd.in/egbYAWvs #Fintech #VC #recruitment #Boston