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How we think about payments at Motive Ventures 💳 Julia Hubo and Harsh Govil from our Motive Ventures investment team have summarized our Motive Ventures payments 'thesis in action' and are excited to unveil our proprietary Motive Partners "Payments Wheel". The wheel is a comprehensive framework for understanding the evolving payments landscape, categorizing investments and mapping portfolio company capabilities. Read on to see how we think about the connectivity and flows between rails, security and risk, payment operations and financing - all enablers of global commerce. We're excited about our investments in leading fintechs in the space like Nelly Solutions, Pliant, bezahl.de (NX Technologies GmbH), Hero , and Constrafor, driving innovation and creating value in the payments ecosystem. #Payments #Thesis #Article #PaymentsWheel #MotiveVentures #MotivePartners

The Visa Emerging Innovators (VEI) program is making headlines this year by doubling its prize to $100,000, highlighting its commitment to fostering innovation in the fintech sector. Five groundbreaking startups from various regions have been chosen to present their cutting-edge solutions to a panel of esteemed fintech industry leaders. This initiative not only showcases the potential of these visionary entrepreneurs but also provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of payments. Attendees will have the chance to engage with the future of fintech and explore how they can be part of this transformative journey. #Fintech #Innovation #VisaEmergingInnovators #Startups #Payments ---------------------- Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eUMNKjtU

🚀 Exciting news alert! Ansa, a startup revolutionizing branded virtual wallets, has secured a $14 million Series A round of funding led by Renegade Partners. This signals a major milestone for the fintech industry and sets the stage for Ansa's continued growth and innovation. 📈 Prediction: 1. Expect to see Ansa expanding its merchant network and enhancing its virtual wallet offerings to cater to a broader audience. 2. The funding will likely fuel Ansa's technological advancements, leading to new features and services that will further differentiate them in the market. 🔍 General Commentary: 1. This funding round not only validates Ansa's vision and execution but also highlights investor confidence in the potential of virtual wallets. 2. With the backing of notable investors like Bain Capital Ventures and BoxGroup, Ansa is well-positioned to disrupt the digital payment landscape and drive industry innovation. Stay tuned for the next chapter in Ansa's journey as they continue to reshape the future of virtual wallets! #fintech #innovation #fundingannouncement

Powerful insight shared by our CEO Carlo Angelo O. in partnership with Payoneer Contrary to popular belief, announcing your dreams and plans publicly can be a powerful motivator for success. As the famous Connor McGregor once said: "If you see it in your mind and if you have the courage to speak it, then it will happen" https://lnkd.in/gJP4MGtC #manifestingdreams #tmqgoingplaces

✨ FinTech Fundamentals series ✨ The second video in our FinTech Fundamentals looks in more detail at the FCA authorisation process. Partner Peter Finch guides you through what it means to be FCA authorised, the process for becoming so, and potential alternatives to gaining full authorisation View the video https://lnkd.in/dvTT27rq #FinTech #FinTechFundamentals #StartUp

A busy week for the Crunch team! 🇫🇷🇩🇪 Exciting sessions and insights all round, with some promising discussions to be had in the coming weeks 💪 Didn't catch our team at Seamless Europe or the Visa Payments Forum? Reach out via crunchpayments.com to book a meeting today! #FinTechLeaders #SeamlessEurope #VisaPaymentsForum #PaymentsInnovation #FinancialInclusion #GlobalFinTech #FinTechCommunity #FinTechCollaboration #CrunchPayments #PaymentsSolutions #LetsTalkPayments #TheFutureofPayments #FinTechEvents #FinTechNews #FinTechUpdates #FinTechInsights #FinTechStartups #FinTechScaleups #InnovationLeaders #FinancialServices #PaymentsIndustry

#Revolut has allowed its early investors to cash out at least $300M as part of a secondary sale led by @GoldmanSachs. The transaction followed a similar secondary sale in August and maintained Revolut’s valuation at $45B. Per @FinancialTimes, early investors in @Revolutapp include @IndexVentures, @Balderton and @Seedcamp #investors #investing #startup #venturecapital #viaduct #viaductventures #tech #ai https://lnkd.in/dD6X8GDs

🚀 Revolut’s Road to IPO and $100BN: Insights from Nik Storonsky What’s next for one of the world’s most disruptive fintech companies? In a recent interview, Nik Storonsky shares his bold vision for Revolut’s future and some hard-earned leadership lessons. 💡 Key Highlights: - IPO Plans: What needs to happen before Revolut goes public? Will London be the listing location? - US Market Strategy: Why have challenger banks struggled in the US, and how can Revolut break through? - Execution at Scale: Nik’s unique approach to hiring, managing velocity, and testing new products. - The UK’s Economic Challenges: His advice for turning things around and why Europe lags behind the US in creating $100BN companies. - Work/Life Imbalance: Nik’s controversial take on why it might be the key to success. This conversation is packed with insights on scaling, innovation, and leadership in fintech. 🔗 Watch the full discussion and share your thoughts: Are you ready for a $100BN Revolut? #Fintech #Revolut #Leadership #Innovation #Scaling #IPO https://lnkd.in/e9x43ZQX

Ascent was selected by the Nashville Entrepreneur Center to join the second cohort of its Project FinTech national accelerator program. "Ascent is revolutionizing digital engagement by reinventing how customers and bankers collaborate, and driving both growth and efficiency for banks," said Ascent co-founder and CEO Arjun Sahgal. "We are honored to be selected for Project FinTech's prestigious accelerator and thankful for their insights and support." As part of the program, Ascent will have access to Project FinTech's resources to aid Ascent's technical product development and go-to-market efforts. _____ Read the full press release by following the link in our comments. #DigitalEngagement #CustomerExperience #MemberExperience

#Revolut has allowed its early investors to cash out at least $300M as part of a secondary sale led by @GoldmanSachs. The transaction followed a similar secondary sale in August and maintained Revolut’s valuation at $45B. Per @FinancialTimes, early investors in @Revolutapp include @IndexVentures, @Balderton and @Seedcamp #investors #investing #startup #venturecapital #viaduct #viaductventures #tech #ai https://lnkd.in/dHhn7_S3