Note from the CEO: Yeah, here we go with another 2017 “to do” list. First, erase 2016 from your head…..it’s over. Now, with a clear head take a look at five fintech startups that may burst on the scene next year (or, Sunday actually). Hot tips to you.
With 2016 in the rear view mirror here are 5 ‘startups’ that have actually been around for a bit but will burst into 2017 with a lot of momentum. Its great also since they are all US-based and reflect a broadening of industry trends. Great GREAT read.
"For fintech, 2016 was a year of reckoning. Scandals and layoffs killed industry buzz, and deal activity took a mid-year nosedive. Regulatory uncertainty in the U.S. loomed large, as did Brexit. For some companies, the environment led to a greater reliance on partnerships with big banks, with potential implications for the types of exits that investors could realize. For others, 2016 became a time to retrench and refocus.
Those efforts should start to pay off in 2017. Here, we highlight five U.S.-based fintech startups with growing traction that exemplify broader industry trends......
1) (Insurtech) Metromile.....
2) (RETech) Cadre....
3) (Robo) Stash....
4) (Financial Social Network) Tilt....
5) (Bank with an Edge) Cross River Bank....
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