The people behind Atlanta's biggest fintech brands: CEO profiles, company origin stories, and culture reads from Kabbage to CheckFree.
Kathryn Petralia, co-founder and head of operations of Kabbage, knows a thing or two when it comes to small business financing. Kabbage has quickly grown into an Atlanta unicorn with innovative solutions for entrepreneurs seeking funding.
Fintech giant Kabbage has grown to 500 people, 5 offices, and a billion-dollar valuation, but still maintains the authenticity of its culture. Here's how.
Atlanta fintech unicorn Kabbage, which facilitates small business loans through technology, has picked up a $200M credit facility to expand its offerings.
Pete Kight, founder of CheckFree, discusses his $4.4 billion exit to Fiserv and the challenges of pioneering electronic payments in a banking industry resistant to innovation.
Payscape CEO Jeremy Wing discusses how acquisitions help this Fintech veteran company stay innovative and shares his insights on Atlanta's Fintech industry. The article highlights the company's growth and strategic moves in the competitive landscape.
Atlanta fintech giant Priority, led by CEO Tom Priore, is nearing $1B in revenue while powering digital payments for merchants worldwide. This page provides insights into Tom Priore's leadership and the growth trajectory of Priority in the fintech sector.
Not just one company's news: market reports, VC perspectives, and analyst takes on where Southeast fintech is actually headed.
The Southeast's fintech scene in 2022 showed resilience despite national funding declines and crypto market turmoil, with Atlanta-area startups like Momnt and Charityvest reporting significant growth.
The fintech ecosystem in 2023 faced significant VC funding declines, with global fintech startup funding dropping 49% in the first half and 36% in the third quarter, pushing founders toward leaner rounds and profitability over growth.
This article discusses how fintech leaders are optimistic about growth despite economic challenges. It highlights the expansion of corporations like Visa in Atlanta to tap into local fintech talent and the readiness of the community to innovate and build.
Fintech investors and founders in the Southeast remain optimistic despite a 2022 slowdown, with 51 local fintech companies raising a total of $540 million and firms like TTV Capital continuing to invest in early-stage startups.
Atlanta's fintech market is entering a new phase defined by disciplined investment strategies, AI-driven innovation, and renewed momentum in digital assets, with over 400% year-over-year growth in deal value in 2024.
TTV Capital has welcomed former Cardlytics CEO and Greenlight CMO to enhance its fintech investment capabilities. These new additions bring extensive leadership experience to one of Atlanta's leading venture capital firms.
Every seed, Series A, B, and growth round we could find: the definitive tracker for Atlanta and Southeast fintech funding news.
Atlanta entrepreneur Joshua Afolabi launches Bullion, a Stripe-powered banking platform for startups scaling across Africa and Latin America. The platform aims to address the business banking gap faced by these emerging markets.
The investment comes at a unique time for FinTech. CEO Tom Burnside said this is the first external capital injection for LendingPoint.
Fintech startup Greenlight, which provides a debit card and app for kids to learn about financial education, has closed a Series B of $54 million. This funding round saw participation from major financial institutions like JPMorgan and Wells Fargo.
The Ledgible team raised a $20 million Series A round this week to help scale its crypto-focused tax and accounting platform. This funding aims to bridge the gap between traditional finance and cryptocurrency, enhancing financial solutions for users.
Infinite Giving, a fintech startup led by CEO Karen Houghton, has successfully raised $2 million in seed funding. This funding round has allowed the team to focus on key business priorities and enhance their customer retention strategy, boasting a 99% retention rate.
GROUNDFLOOR, the country’s only real estate loan crowdfunding platform, has closed on $3 million in a second round of capital from public investors. This milestone demonstrates the effectiveness of equity crowdfunding in the real estate sector.