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What’s FinTech, And What Does It Mean For Your Business?

YoungUpstarts

in investments in 2015, $15.2B FinTech had started to grow popular soon after global financial crisis happened, fueled by public’s distrust of banks and incumbent legacy firms, and then exploded in 2015. If there is demand for what you offer, you’ll get the money shortly. The industry reached $15.5B FinTech’s history.

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Tech Industry Hiring In Canada Continues To Grow

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New emerging technologies have been the key catalyst for in-demand jobs. Since 2015, the rising interest abroad continues to contribute to steady growth. Tech Association listed five tech jobs in high demand until 2021. This generated $16 billion in annual revenues in 2015. of Canada’s economic output.

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The Great Coding School Rollup of 2015

Feld Thoughts

revenue were the correct valuations since these are generally 5% to 10% net income businesses that are 30% – 40% gross margin and heavily dependent on (a) transitory labor and (b) favorable supply/demand conditions. The post The Great Coding School Rollup of 2015 appeared first on Feld Thoughts. I’d argue the 0.5x

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Meet Our Newest Investment: Properly

View from Seed

Since launching in Atlanta in 2015, it has sold over 100 homes with an average of 18 days on the market (3x faster vs. market average) for more than 98% of the recommended list price. Looking at the world through the lens of Everyday Economy , we have long been bullish on innovations in and around home.

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The New Startup: Legal Financing & Lawsuit Loans

YoungUpstarts

Another report by Burford Capital found that the number of lawyers in the United States who helped a client apply for a lawsuit loan quadrupled between 2013 and 2015, from 7% to 28%. While competition is hot, it’s clear that legal financing is increasing in demand. Lack of Regulation.

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WP Engine passes $100M in revenue and secures $250M investment from Silver Lake

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

We just announced a few more things.

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How to Manage Supply Chain Planning Like a Pro

YoungUpstarts

Employ Demand Forecasting and Inventory Planning Solutions. The most effective way to manage both inventory and the supply chain is through a comprehensive demand forecasting and inventory planning solution. These systems rely on demand figures for forecasting, rather than sales, and they provide several benefits.