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Dallas’ Apex Fintech Solutions Acquires Connecticut-Based FinTron

by | Oct 15, 2024
Apex said the strategic acquisition will greatly enhance its digital investment solutions by incorporating FinTron’s customizable and embedded capabilities.
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Dallas-Based Deposits Inc. Snapped Up by Ingo Payments to Boost Modern Money Mobility for Banks and Brands
by | Sep 5, 2024
Ingo Payments’ acquisition of Deposits Inc. is set to fast-track the launch of its Modern Money Stack, a modular financial services platform designed to help banks, fintechs, and brands manage money flows, compliance, and risk in an evolving financial landscape.
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North Texas’ Katapult Holdings Promotes Exec to New Position of President/Chief Growth Officer
by | Aug 23, 2024
In his new role, Derek Medlin will lead the business development, marketing, and operations teams at Katapult, with a focus on accelerating gross originations and revenue growth while continuing to drive operational efficiencies and productivity.
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Frisco-Based Outpave Strengthens Leadership With New COO Following $1.2M Seed Round
by | Jun 21, 2024

Frisco-based Outpave, a fintech startup specializing in financial services and spend management for the construction and trades industries, has announced the appointment of Tom Payne as its chief operating officer....

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Dallas-Based Apex Fintech Solutions Acquires AdvisorArch

by | Mar 13, 2024
Apex said the acquisition will strengthen its RIA Custody & Execution Platform with a suite of digital advice tools that enable wealth management firms to build remarkable client experiences at scale.
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Arlington Fintech Agora Data Appoints New Managing Director
by | Mar 8, 2024
Sharon Mancero brings over three decades of experience from Wells Fargo to her new role. With her "deep industry knowledge and indisputable background in capital markets," Mancero looks to be a part of Agora's evolution as an "innovative auto finance powerhouse."
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Plug and Play Launches Fintech Startup Accelerator in Frisco and McKinney
by | Feb 7, 2024
The global innovation platform opened offices in the two North Texas cities late last year, announcing accelerators for Sportstech and Enterprise & AI. Now Plug and Play is banking on a new way to make Frisco and McKinney key players in another disruptive industry.
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Frisco’s Meritize Appoints Industry Veteran as Compliance Officer
by | Jan 12, 2024

Frisco-based fintech Meritize has appointed Meredith Garland-Hannifin as its new compliance officer.

Meritize develops merit-based financing solutions and a technology platform, connecting career starters and mid-career professionals with valuable skills training....

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Startup Accelerator Plug and Play To Open Office in Frisco and Launch with Sportstech Program

by | Nov 28, 2023
Silicon Valley-based Plug and Play will bring a series of startup business accelerator programs specific to Frisco's innovation ecosystem—starting with a Sportstech accelerator program focused on human potential and performance.
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Venture Dallas Names Three Winners in Inaugural ‘Startup of the Year’ Awards
by | Nov 6, 2023
The winning companies were selected from 100+ nominees and eight semifinalists. They reflect "strong themes" in the Dallas-Fort Worth ecosystem: FinTech, DefenseTech, and PropTech, says steering committee member David Evans.
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Apex Fintech Solutions Taps Nasdaq Exec as New Chief Financial Officer
by | Oct 6, 2023

Dallas-based Apex Fintech Solutions has appointed Chantal Wessels as chief financial officer, succeeding Chris Springer, who will transition to strategic finance adviser, after a successful four-year tenure leading the company....

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Meet Your AI Assistant: Backflip Launches AI-Powered Property Sourcing to Help Real Estate Investors Find the Best Deals
by | Aug 31, 2023

Dallas-based Backflip, an all-in-one real estate and fintech platform for fix-and-flip investors, has launched My Leads, an AI-enabled property sourcing feature that leverages artificial intelligence to act as a deal analysis assistant....

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Cypress Growth Capital Invests $2M in Virginia SaaS Provider

by | Jul 17, 2023

Dallas-based venture capital company Cypress Growth Capital announced it has invested $2 million in PFA Solutions, a Virginia-based provider of software solutions tailored to the unique needs of private equity, venture capital, and other alternative asset management and investment firms. 

“As investment firms have grown in size and complexity, the importance of compensation structures and employee satisfaction has increased,” Cypress Managing Director Vik Thapar said in a statement....

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Dallas Fintechs MoneyGram and Zirtue Partner to Serve Unbanked, Underbanked Borrowers
by | Jun 21, 2023
Money-transfer heavyweight MoneyGram and startup Zirtue are teaming up. Uniting the giant's scale with the startup's relationship-lending tech, they aim to give more people around the world a 'hand up' in securing loans.
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MoneyGram International Taps Industry Veteran as Chief Digital Officer
by | Apr 28, 2023
MoneyGram's CEO, Alex Holmes, hails the appointment of Seth Ross as the company's new CDO, citing his track record of building and scaling customer-centric digital offerings. With digital transactions accounting for more than half of their money transfer business, Ross's appointment is timely and strategic, he said.
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