StartupNation

MAY 16, 2025

Alternative financing is any kind of financing that does not involve a traditional bank. Less common bank loans, such as those offered by credit unions or Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI), may also fall into this category. Startups may seek alternatives to bank loans for several reasons.

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Revolution

MAY 28, 2025

Unlike traditional remittance services, Palla operates as a B2B2C platform, allowing banks and fintechs to retain customer relationships while offering a superior money transfer experience. Through integrations with Mastercard and Visa, Palla ensures funds are delivered securely, eliminating the need for costly, cash-based alternatives.

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StartupNation

JUNE 4, 2025

Nate Banks , CEO, Crazy Compression Show Data-Driven Tool Comparison One design choice that really captured investors’ attention was a clear, data-driven visual representation of our tool. That visual alone sparked laughter and kicked off a wave of curiosity. The best part came when an investor asked for a pair on the spot.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 2, 2025

“Terra Securitys AI pentesters have transformed our vulnerability management process,” said Lisa Grant, CISO at Fintera Bank, an early customer. Early adopters are already seeing results. “Continuous, contextual testing gives us real-time insights that traditional assessments never could. chief security officer at NVIDIA.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JUNE 11, 2025

We’re lucky to bank with BNZ and regularly use their Partner’s Lounge — a great space where we’ve met amazing people and organisations in Wellington all working toward success. What programmes, learning or mentoring, or resources have been of assistance so far?

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Jason Malki

JULY 3, 2025

Over her distinguished career, Suzanne has held leadership roles at major financial institutions including Credit Agricole CIB, MUFG, ANZ Bank, CME Group, Barclays Capital , and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. What motivated you to launch your startup? We’re on a mission to make this process simpler and more affordable.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 7, 2025

Dext (formerly Receipt Bank) AI-powered expense management and receipt scanning. QuickBooks AI Automates invoicing, expense tracking, and tax calculations. Xero AI AI-driven bookkeeping and financial reporting for small businesses. Bill.com AI-driven invoicing and accounts payable automation.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Notable speakers include: Amy Jean Doherty, CIO of The World Bank Group, Hilary Packer, CTO & EVP, American Express, Rachana Kumar, CTO, Etsy, among other knowledgeable guests. The discussions will cover finance, retail, government, education, entertainment, and technology sectors on each of the show’s nine stages.

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StartupNation

JUNE 6, 2025

For example: Let’s say you want to transform customer service without breaking the bank. Pre-developed technology is much cheaper. Plus, it’s highly customizable (you can brand it as you wish). This can be a white-label help desk , AI chatbot, or voice assistant. 7 Lessons From My First Year as an Entrepreneur CEO Lesson #4.

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StartupNation

JULY 17, 2025

Use the PDF editor to edit, sign, and share these documents with potential investors or banks without unnecessary delays. Stay organized during funding proposals When applying for funding, you’ll need to submit detailed documents, like business plans, financial projections, and contracts. Knowing how to type on a PDF speeds this up.

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Jason Malki

JULY 16, 2025

I have degrees in accounting & finance, and was trained in credit analysis by a major bank. I have moved up the food chain and now see companies coming out of the Berkeley & Stanford accelerators. Second was the type of analysis. I got quite competent at analyzing the financials of small companies.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 18, 2025

For business-people seeking financial empowerment, Managing Director of non-profit KiwiSaver and Investment Fund, Simplicity, Sam Stubbs will give insight into how the right approach can improve more than just your bank balance. “True success in business isnt just about profitits about making a real difference.

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StartupNation

MAY 18, 2025

Automating Routine Agreements without Breaking the Bank Nothing kills momentum like waiting days for a basic NDA or service agreement. This approach has reduced their contract turnaround time by 72% while actually increasing protection. The Most Common Legal Issues Small Businesses Will Face 2.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 21, 2025

F lourish Ventures , a global FinTech investor known for backing major players like Chime and FlutterWave, led the round, while new investors include Saudi Arabia’s Vision Ventures, Arab Bank Venture Capital, and Emurgo Kepple Ventures.

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Jason Malki

MAY 4, 2025

Before launching UGR, he served as Head of Compliance for several major banks and leading RegTech vendors and now acts as Chief Compliance Officer for a number of high-growth Fintechs across lending, payments, healthcare and digital assets.

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StartupNation

JUNE 6, 2025

For example: Let’s say you want to transform customer service without breaking the bank. Pre-developed technology is much cheaper. Plus, it’s highly customizable (you can brand it as you wish). This can be a white-label help desk , AI chatbot, or voice assistant. 7 Lessons From My First Year as an Entrepreneur CEO Lesson #4.

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Red Rocket

JANUARY 29, 2025

Business buyers are more nervous right now and banks which fund these deals are being more cautious than ever in their lending decisions, making it harder for business buyers to access the needed capital. That includes both for their normal day-to-day purchases (e.g.,

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Founder Bounty

JULY 2, 2025

Having sold a SAAS business, which was bootstrapped and been part of techstars (which is one of the worlds best accelerators) and worked for top tier investment banks I know a thing or 2 about building a business or side hustle and i want to talk a little bit about the marketing side of it.

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StartupNation

JUNE 9, 2025

Failing to Set Up a Business Bank Account Separating personal and business finances is crucial for new entrepreneurs. Maintaining distinct bank accounts and credit cards protects your assets, simplifies accounting, enables accurate financial tracking, and demonstrates professional credibility to investors and lenders.

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Mark MacLeod

JULY 17, 2025

After returning to Canada, he co-founded Pine, a digital-first mortgage platform that’s challenging the country’s banking oligopoly by […] The post Pine CEO Justin Herlick on Disrupting Canadian Mortgages, His San Francisco Startup Education, and Taking on the Big Banks appeared first on Mark MacLeod.

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Tomasz Tunguz

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

How much should a Fortune 500 bank pay for your startup? The unit must be: Easy for a customer to understand Simple to predict Crystal-clear to avoid future disputes about what constitutes a unit Directly tied to the value delivered by your product Can this pricing model achieve certain boundary pricing conditions?

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Offer multiple payment options, such as credit cards, digital wallets, and bank transfers. Included in this policy is a credit information form that elicits from customers their credit history which a credit check of banks and a credit bureau such as Dun & Bradstreet Credit Reports supplements.

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Berkonomics

MARCH 20, 2025

Money in the bank is like oil in the car. Without remaining availability from a bank line, many businesses are stretched to the limit just when they seem to be doing better than ever. Certainly, you have many ways you are pulled every day, both tactical and strategic. Running out of money is not always synonymous with going broke.

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Revolution

JUNE 30, 2025

The job of a good banking partner? What’s important is building relationships across the capital stack early, and understanding that what your business needs at pre-seed is vastly different from what it might need at Series C. Help founders think two steps ahead.

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NZ Entrepreneur

OCTOBER 24, 2024

He also emphasised the growing role of independent finance advisors, who can connect SMEs with a broader range of funding options beyond traditional banks. Craig’s expertise demonstrates that SMEs can achieve growth with the right financing strategy, helping them avoid the common limitations of relying solely on traditional banking.

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Berkonomics

OCTOBER 17, 2024

More than ever, the banks and lenders today require personal guarantees from entrepreneurs, and even from CEO’s of funded businesses. As the amounts get higher or as banks get into the picture, the negotiation around a personal guarantee becomes more of an issue with the lender and the entrepreneur.

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Founder Bounty

APRIL 29, 2025

Having worked for top tier investment banks and sold a SAAS business and having been backed by some of the worlds top accelerators i have some idea of what it takes to become a great leader and i will use this to share a little bit of experince with what i think it really take to be a great leader.

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StartupNation

JULY 16, 2025

Since the 2008 financial crash, banks have been steadily retreating from small business lending. Even with reforms in place, risk-averse behavior still dominates, pushing banks toward larger, more stable clients. Flexible Terms Unlike rigid bank products, private loans can be tailored to fit your business model.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 17, 2025

It's like how I check my bank account regularly to catch issues early and understand my spending patterns. (Ok, I check my bank account approximately twice a year, but it's what I should do, and what you should do with your AI orchestration.) Ok, that's a lie.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 9, 2025

Nimble's best feature is that it serves as its own lead enrichment tool—if your business were a Western, Nimble would be one actor playing both the by-the-books bank manager and the kooky prospector.

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AsiaTechDaily

JUNE 18, 2025

Philippines-based fintech and banking company Salmon Group has secured USD 88 million in fresh funding to accelerate its expansion across Southeast Asia. The round includes a USD 60 million drawdown […]

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StartupNation

JULY 13, 2025

Depending on your business activities, you’ll also need to maintain a separate bank account and possibly register for payroll or collect sales tax. LLC: Initial setup + ongoing maintenance For an LLC, you may need to file Articles of Organization, pay a filing fee, publish a notice (in some states), and file annual reports.

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NZ Entrepreneur

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Pro Tip: Open a separate bank account for your business to simplify your finances come tax time. Bank loans: With a solid plan, banks may offer loans. Clear agreements are essential to avoid potential disputes. Choosing a business name Choosing the right name for your business is a big decision — it’s important to get it right!

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 2, 2025

This means it's also a prime target for phishing attacks and hackers , especially if you use that email to sign in to important accounts like banking, domain hosting, or cloud tools. Skipping security measures Once your custom email is set up, it becomes a core part of how people reach you.

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Berkonomics

MARCH 27, 2025

I advise all of my companies to use an impressed payroll service, one that takes the taxes from your bank account along with the net payrolls each period ( I have a story about this for later in this insight.) A close second for the same reasons are sales taxes and income taxes.

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StartupNation

JUNE 2, 2025

Fifth Third Bank For 160 years, Fifth Third Bank has worked hard to provide better banking solutions to our customers. We are committed to providing a world-class customer experience, and our vision is to be the one bank people most value and trust.

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AsiaTechDaily

JUNE 27, 2025

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) have entered into a new partnership aimed at boosting venture capital investment across emerging markets in Asia. […]

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