The fintech world just got another jolt of AI energy. Motive Partners, the private equity firm known for backing financial technology innovators, has made a $100 million strategic investment in Electric Mind, a fast-growing AI and data engineering company.
Vested, a marketing and communications agency focused exclusively on financial services, has entered a strategic partnership with Fintel Connect, the growth marketing platform built for the financial industry. The collaboration aims to help banks, fintechs, and other financial brands unlock new growth through affiliate marketing — a channel that’s fast becoming one of the most effective drivers of qualified customer acquisition.
Arra Finance has taken a major step in the subprime auto lending space, finalizing the acquisition of Crescent Bank’s auto finance division and expanding its funding capital sources. The move boosts Arra’s origination capacity, strengthens dealer partnerships, and positions the company as a significant player in a competitive market.
For more than two decades, Expero has built its reputation on designing “unforgettable” user experiences across industries. But after helping financial firms quietly modernize platforms and workflows behind the scenes, the company is now making it official: Expero is repositioning itself as a financial services-focused powerhouse, with AI at the center of its strategy.
Candescent, a leading cloud-based provider of intelligent digital and unified customer experience solutions for financial services, has officially opened its new headquarters in Sandy Springs, Georgia. The state-of-the-art facility is designed to accelerate growth, foster innovation, and attract top-tier fintech talent, signaling the company’s momentum as an independent player in the digital banking space.
The fintech industry is one of the most dynamic and fast-paced sectors in the global economy. Innovation cycles are rapid, regulations shift quickly, and customer expectations evolve almost daily. In such an environment, fintech companies cannot rely solely on their products or services to stand out. The way they communicate with the market is equally…
Americor, the Irvine-based consumer financial services provider best known for its debt relief solutions, has promoted Drew Bourne to Senior Vice President of Strategic Finance and FP&A. The move signals the company’s growing emphasis on long-term capital planning and enterprise-wide financial strategy.
The subscription economy is booming. From streaming platforms to subscription boxes and SaaS tools, recurring revenue models are increasingly attractive to businesses seeking predictable cash flow and long-term customer relationships. But behind every successful subscription business lies a billing infrastructure that must be more sophisticated than many realize. Unfortunately, not all payment gateways are equipped…
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Alibaba.com has quietly made a big move in the B2B fintech space—launching a “Pay Later for Business” feature aimed at solving one of the most painful SME problems: access to flexible financing. Powered by Balance, an AI-driven B2B payments infrastructure startup, the new feature lets U.S.-based business buyers access instant credit directly at checkout.
