SME lending

BlueVine Grabs $49M In Funding
BlueVine Grabs $49M In Funding
December 14, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Alternative lender BlueVine has announced a major venture capital funding round to the tune of $49 million. Reports today (Dec. 14) said BlueVine secured the...

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Bank SME Lending Surges, Alt-Lenders Flop
Bank SME Lending Surges, Alt-Lenders Flop
December 14, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Marketplace lending platform Biz2Credit has published its latest small business lending index, and the numbers signal rough waters ahead for alternative finance. Reports Tuesday (Dec....

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UK Moves To Protect Alt-Lending Investors
UK Moves To Protect Alt-Lending Investors
December 12, 2016  |  B2B Payments

The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority is looking to introduce new rules aimed at protecting investors of the alternative lending community, reports said Friday (Dec. 9)....

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Not All SME Loans Are Created Equal
Not All SME Loans Are Created Equal
December 09, 2016  |  B2B Payments

A small business loan by any other name — would it still suit the borrower? Not necessarily. There are several different types of loans a...

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Sage Links French SMEs To Fast Financing
Sage Links French SMEs To Fast Financing
December 07, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Sage is gearing up for a busy year ahead after showing a favorable financial performance for FY 2016 and announcing plans to make some strategic investments...

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Personal Money Service Expands Business Loan Offerings
Personal Money Service Expands Business Loan Offerings
December 06, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Personal Money Service is expanding its loan product offerings to corporate borrowers. The firm announced Monday (Dec. 5) that it is rolling out several new...

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Timelio Adds New Weight To Aussie AltFin Market
Timelio Adds New Weight To Aussie AltFin Market
December 05, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Australia’s bourgeoning alternative lending scene saw new investment Friday (Dec. 2) when reports emerged that Timelio raised more than $3.7 million (A$5 million). The small...

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Small, Early-Stage Funding Rounds Dominate B2B FinTech
Small, Early-Stage Funding Rounds Dominate B2B FinTech
December 02, 2016  |  B2B Payments

We’re covering two weeks’ worth of B2B venture capital funding, and across the board, India has come out on top. The nation saw four startups...

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VCs Back Aye Finance’s Old-School SME Loan Approach
VCs Back Aye Finance’s Old-School SME Loan Approach
November 23, 2016  |  B2B Payments

India’s alternative finance market continues to grow, and investors are taking note. Aye Finance revealed $10.3 million raised, reports said Tuesday (Nov. 22). LGT and...

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