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I started Cardless five years ago with Scott Kazmierowicz to help make it easy for brands to build and scale credit card products. Cards are broken - they are simultaneously the most ubiquitous financial product and also the most difficult to manage for consumers and brands alike. But that's all changing. To date we've launched over a dozen cards across travel, e-commerce and entertainment and we're just getting started. Every CMO should have easy access to card issuance and every consumer should be able to use a card that best fits their needs. We're changing the way people do finances one swipe at a time. #fintech #payments #funding #cards

It was a no brainer to continue supporting Cardless on their journey to unlock next-generation co-brand credit card issuance. While co-brand credit cards are used, widely - only a small number of brands run traditional programs successfully that achieve meaningful scale and ROI. Cardless is changing that by using its modern platform to enable brands of all sizes to launch tailored card programs in weeks, integrate rewards seamlessly, and access powerful analytics to refine strategies.  Their innovative approach is already driving impressive growth and empowering U.S.-based brands like Qatar Airways and Alibaba to better serve customers.  We’re thrilled to be partnered with Cardless on this journey!

Cardless, a San Francisco-based startup disrupting the co-branded credit card industry, has raised $30 million in a new funding round led by Activant Capital. The round also saw participation from Mischief, Industry Ventures, Thayer Ventures, Assurant Ventures, and Amex Ventures, positioning the company for further growth in providing tailored card solutions for brands. Ingrid Lunden | TechCrunch https://lnkd.in/dTu_FN-Q #Fintech #FintechNews

Exciting News! 🚀 I am thrilled to announce Ansa's $14m Series A funding — led by Renegade Partners, with support from Bain Capital Ventures, B37 Ventures, BoxGroup, and Wischoff Ventures — and to welcome Renata Quintini from Renegade Partners to our board. 🎉 Our goal? To reshape merchant transaction solutions. Modern brands deserve purpose-built solutions that align with their business goals, not just the status quo of how payments work today. In the coming months, we're expanding our team in San Francisco as we continue to broaden the depth of Ansa’s payment solutions to empower merchants to better engage their customers. With Ansa, merchants can offer seamless payment experiences by launching a branded wallet, drive LTV, and increase frequency. Our API-first platform delivers real results with brands experiencing a 30% boost in order frequency and a 26% revenue increase. 📈 And we're only getting started. Excited for what's to come as we continue to empower brands with closed loop payments! https://lnkd.in/guN2hHCq #Fintech #SeriesA #payments

Forward announces $16M seed round led by Commerce Ventures, Elefund and Fiserv — MediaContacts.co — Founded by #software #industry #veterans #Forward #partners with SaaS companies to increase their revenue by two to three #times by adding #payments as a product. AUSTIN, #Texas May #30 #2024 Forward, a #technology #partner #empowering SaaS companies to integrate and monetize payments, #today announced $16M in #seed financing. The #round was #led by #Commerce Ventures, Elefund, and Fiserv. The #capital will enable Forward to #meet accelerating demand from software partners while applying #artificial #intelligence to the #risk functions of payments to dramatically #improve the #client and merchant experience. The company, founded by software industry veterans, partners with SaaS companies to increase their revenue by two to three times by adding payments as a product. "Most software companies get the technical part right, but fail to achieve their business goals," said founder and CEO Brandon Lloyd. "We believe many software companies who have 'integrated payments' should be generating greater revenue from these products, and Forward is here to help them do that." "Most software companies get the technical part right, but fail to achieve their business goals. We believe many software companies who have 'integrated payments' should be generating greater revenue from these products, and Forward is here to help them do that." In addition to providing financing and technology, financial technology leader Fiserv

Forward announces $16M seed round led by Commerce Ventures, Elefund and Fiserv — PRBuzz.co — Founded by #software #industry #veterans #Forward #partners with SaaS companies to increase their revenue by two to three #times by adding #payments as a product. AUSTIN, #Texas May #30 #2024 Forward, a #technology #partner #empowering SaaS companies to integrate and monetize payments, #today announced $16M in #seed financing. The #round was #led by #Commerce Ventures, Elefund, and Fiserv. The #capital will enable Forward to #meet accelerating demand from software partners while applying #artificial #intelligence to the #risk functions of payments to dramatically #improve the #client and merchant experience. The company, founded by software industry veterans, partners with SaaS companies to increase their revenue by two to three times by adding payments as a product. "Most software companies get the technical part right, but fail to achieve their business goals," said founder and CEO Brandon Lloyd. "We believe many software companies who have 'integrated payments' should be generating greater revenue from these products, and Forward is here to help them do that." "Most software companies get the technical part right, but fail to achieve their business goals. We believe many software companies who have 'integrated payments' should be generating greater revenue from these products, and Forward is here to help them do that." In addition to providing financing and technology, financial technology leader Fiserv

🔍 Pitch Deck Review: Insights from Viable and Footprint 🔍 I recently reviewed two pitch decks featured in Business Insider: 1. Viable: A London fintech helping e-commerce companies track their finances raised $3M. 2. Footprint: A startup revamping client onboarding for Wall Street raised $13M. Both decks are notable for their minimalist designs—clean black on white or grey backgrounds with minimal use of color and icons. They also effectively highlighted current customer traction, a crucial element for any successful pitch. Here are some observations: - Viable addressed their Go-to-Market (GTM) strategy but could benefit from more detailed execution plans. - Footprint presented a clear overview but didn't include a detailed plan for scaling the business. A solid GTM strategy is vital in a pitch deck. It not only shows how you plan to enter the market but also provides investors with confidence in your business’s scalability and long-term potential. If you're preparing a pitch deck, make sure your GTM strategy is clear and detailed to stand out to investors. #pitchdeck https://lnkd.in/dYTGNfKK https://lnkd.in/dS7WQxP7

Back in spring 2023, I was introduced to Simone, and ever since, I’ve been chasing him! Why? Because visionary entrepreneurs like him don’t come around often. Today, I’m thrilled 🎉 to share that Fabrick, alongside United Ventures, firstminute capital, Haatch and Seed X Liechtenstein AG, has invested in Volume - a groundbreaking account-to-account (A2A) solution -led by Simone and his stellar team: Chris, Justin, Rick, Shannon, and many more. We’re excited to be part of their journey to revolutionize how we pay online through A2A technology. Imagine a checkout that’s smooth, intuitive, secure, and cost-effective - at everyone’s fingertips (starting with the UK!). Can’t wait to see Volume’s next steps as they expand into continental Europe. 🔥 🦾 For merchants, this means more than just innovation—it’s a game-changer: higher checkout conversions, no hidden fees, and seamless, transparent payment experiences for consumers. Here’s to the future of payments with Volume! To read more, don't miss TechCrunch https://shorturl.at/zRcJo cc: Fabrick, Sella Investment Banking, Andrea Felloni, Agostino Oscar Pistolesi, Matteo Moscarelli, Paolo Gesess

Bolt 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞 $𝟒𝟓𝟎 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 $𝟏𝟒 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Bolt Financial is a fintech company offering a one-click checkout solution that simplifies the payment process for consumers. By storing customer data securely, Bolt allows users to bypass the need to repeatedly enter their information with every purchase. The platform integrates seamlessly with e-commerce websites, enabling a fast, easy, and secure payment experience. Bolt Financial is seeking a new $450 million investment at a $14 billion valuation from investors in the United Arab Emirates and the U.K. Moreover, Ryan Breslow bolt is reportedly returning as CEO of Bolt after exiting the role in 2022. Bolt's prior investors include BlackRock, Sequoia Capital, Founders Fund, and Intuit. Bolt, San Francisco, California, United States, was founded in 2014 by Eric Feldman and Ryan Breslow. In 2021, the company joined the unicorn club. With ongoing advancements in its fraud prevention systems and a commitment to delivering speed and convenience, Bolt Financial offers the seamless shopping experience that today’s customers demand.

Paymob, announces a $22 million Series B extension round – taking the Company’s total Series B funding to $72 million. The funding was led by EBRD Venture Capital with participation from Endeavor Catalyst. Existing investors PayPal Ventures, BII, FMO, A15, Nclude and Helios Digital Ventures participated in the round, reaffirming their endorsement of Paymob’s business model, strategy and leadership in the regional fintech sector. The extension round follows Paymob’s continued profitability in its core market of Egypt having recorded 6x revenue growth since the initial Series B funding in Q2 2022. The Company’s strong financial position, plus its Series B extension proceeds, means it has ample resources to pursue its growth strategy across MENA. https://lnkd.in/edbUQ7DC