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FinTech News
Custom Credit Card Firm Cardless Announces $40 Million Funding Round
A FinTech that helps brands create their own custom credit card offerings has just closed a major investment round. This week, Cardless announced that it has raised $40 million. The Series B was led by Activant Capital while previous investors such as Accomplice and Pear VC also participated alongside a few individuals. Since launching in 2019, the company has now raised a total of $50 million, with the most recent...
Credit Card News
Capital One Issues "Last Call" for 100k Miles Venture Card Offer
With travel making a big comeback this summer, one of the best travel card deals on the market is nearing its end. Capital One has announced that it's "last call" for the Venture card welcome bonus that could net new cardholders up to 100,000 miles. Capital One's lucrative but limited-time offer allows new Capital One Venture cardholders to earn up to 100,000 bonus miles. To earn this full bonus, cardholders...
Small Business News
Mastercard and MLB Announce Home Team Advantage Small Business Contest
Just in time for the annual All Star Game, this week, Mastercard and Major League Baseball announced that they were extending their long-held partnership. More importantly, the two entities also revealed that they're teaming up for the Home Team Advantage Small Business Contest. This edition of the contest is open to business owners in three baseball cities: Los Angeles, Boston, and Atlanta. One grand prize winner from each of these three...
Money Management
Jasper Card Announces $34 Million Funding Round
A FinTech with an aim at changing the way consumers qualify for credit cards has raised an impressive sum to help further that goal. This week, Jasper Card revealed that it had closed a $34 million funding round — which includes $10 million previously announced in 2020. The Series A was led by Benslie International Fund, with participation from 500 Startups, Gauss Ventures, Off The Grid Ventures, OurCrowd, and SIBF. With these funds, Jasper intends to...
Credit Card News
CardRatings Shares Credit Card Predictions for H2 2021 and Beyond
The first half of 2021 has been filled with credit card news. From mega welcome bonuses to new and revamped products, the credit card market has been going through some big changes. With the back half of the year now underway, CardRatings analyst Brooklyn Lowery has shared some new predictions for what trends we can expect going forward while also checking in on some of her prior predictions from late...
Personal Finance
Back-to-School Spending Expected to Climb for 2021 Season
It may only be early July, but back-to-school season is just around the corner in certain areas of the United States. Following a school year that likely looked different depending on the state, district, and school, 2021 may bring a return to (near) normal. In turn, American consumers are anticipated to spend more on back-to-school supplies this year. According to new data from Deloitte, back-to-school spending is expected to reach its...
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