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In Pursuit of a Loan: The Difficulties Faced by Small Businesses

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In Pursuit of a Loan: The Difficulties Faced by Small Businesses

The importance of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to the UK economy can’t be overstated. Accounting as they do for 99.9 per cent of private sector companies, they have a combined annual turnover of £1.6 trillion and provide 60 per cent of private sector jobs in the UK.

To build and grow their businesses SMEs need access to affordable capital financing. Many apply to banks for a business loan. However those loans have been harder to come by since the financial crisis and larger companies, being lower risk, have generally been more successful than their smaller counterparts.

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Provenir Named to Inc. Magazine’s Annual List of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies

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Provenir Named to Inc. Magazine’s Annual List of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies

The Inc. 5000 list ranks the most successful private companies demonstrating standout growth

Parsippany, NJ, Aug. 17, 2021– Provenir,  a global leader in risk decisioning and data analytics software, today announced it has been named to the Inc. 5000 list, Inc. Magazine’s annual ranking of the fastest-growing private U.S. companies based on company revenues over the past three years. Provenir is one of only 572 software companies included in this year’s list.

In 2020 alone, revenue for Provenir’s software-as-a-serve (SaaS) solutions increased 25 percent year-over-year, driven by a 22 percent increase in its customer base of disruptive financial services companies, and its increasing presence in the Buy Now Pay Later (BNBL) and challenger bank markets. The company also expanded into new geographic markets including Latin America, UAE, and Asia, and now serves clients in more than 40 countries worldwide.

For those companies included in the Inc. 5000 this year, the average median three-year growth rate soared to 543 percent, and median revenue reached $11.1 million. Collectively, those companies added more than 610,000 jobs to the economy over the past three years.

“Provenir is honored to be included in this prestigious list of companies that are driving innovation and change to be leaders in their respective markets,” said Larry Smith, founder and CEO, Provenir. “We are proud of our growth over the past three years in both new customers and expansion into new markets to meet the burgeoning need for real-time risk decisioning solutions.”

“The 2021 Inc. 5000 list feels like one of the most important rosters of companies ever compiled,” said Inc. Editor-in-Chief Scott Omelianuk. “Building one of the fastest-growing companies in America in any year is a remarkable achievement. Building one in the crisis we’ve lived through is just plain amazing. This kind of accomplishment comes with hard work, smart pivots, great leadership, and the help of a whole lot of people.”

Provenir’s technology enables fintechs, financial institutions, and payment providers to easily design, build, and deploy solutions to solve complex business challenges such as digital onboarding, retail financing, Buy Now Pay later (BNPL) approvals, SME lending, insurance, credit card management, eCommerce, eWallet, digital banking, alternative data and fraud. Its flagship product, the Provenir AI-Powered Risk Decisioning Platform, is a cloud-native data, decisioning and analytics platform, providing one unified digital experience powering four cloud products — decisioning, data, insights, and solutions — enabling users to create the platform-as-a-service cloud that best fits their needs.

Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.

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Provenir Named Finalist for 2021 SaaS Awards for Best SaaS Product for Financial Services

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Provenir Named Finalist for 2021 SaaS Awards for Best SaaS Product for Financial Services

The Provenir AI-Powered Risk Decisioning Platform is an industry leading credit decisioning SaaS offering that automates the entire credit lifecycle for financial institutions

Parsippany, NJ, July 27, 2021– Provenira global leader in risk decisioning and data analytics software, today announced that it has been named a finalist for the the 2021 SaaS Awards Program in the “Best SaaS Product for Financial Services” category.

Final SaaS Awards winners will be announced on Aug. 31.

Provenir’s technology enables fintechs, financial institutions, and payment providers to easily design, build, and deploy solutions to solve complex business challenges such as digital onboarding, retail financing, Buy Now Pay later (BNPL) approvals, SME lending, insurance, credit card management, eCommerce, eWallet, digital banking, alternative data and fraud. 

The Provenir AI-Powered Risk Decisioning Platform, a cloud-native data, decisioning and analytics solution, provides one unified digital experience powering four cloud products — decisioning, data, insights, and solutions — enabling users to create the platform-as-a-service cloud that best fits their needs. It’s a no code, cloud-agnostic data science platform that supports a wide range of AI and machine learning capabilities that business users can use to develop automated decisioning workflows across the entire customer lifecycle with real time business insights.

“It is an honor to be a finalist for the SaaS Awards, which recognizes our team’s innovation in developing SaaS technologies,” said Larry Smith, founder and CEO, Provenir. “Our SaaS solutions help customers realize shorter implementations and lower upfront expense resulting in a faster ROI and a lower ongoing cost of ownership. We see continued rapid transition to the cloud combined with the need for a rich customer experience driving increased adoption of our capabilities.”

“The shortlisted candidates announced today have made it through that first round and represent truly innovative thinkers in the SaaS industry, whether they’re freshly-funded disruptors or established names,” said James Williams, head of operations, SaaS Awards. “Just as SaaS technologies have been vital in pivoting organizational functions to respond to global crises, they will be essential as we look forward to returning to normal levels of productivity.”

About Provenir

Provenir helps fintechs, financial institutions, and payment providers make smarter decisions faster by simplifying the risk decisioning process. Its no-code, cloud-native SaaS products make it easy to rapidly create sophisticated decisioning workflows. With a global data marketplace for seamless integration, powerful AI and machine learning models, and real-time insights, Provenir has supercharged decisioning speed. Provenir works with disruptive financial services organizations in more than 33 countries and processes more than 2 billion transactions annually.

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Eight Key Technology Requirements to Build a Buy Now, Pay Later Offering Built for Speed, Agility and Sustainability

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Eight Key Technology Requirements
to Build a Buy Now, Pay Later Offering Built for Speed, Agility and Sustainability

The rise in consumers using Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solutions has led to the rapid expansion in providers offering BNPL services for a variety of markets, including retail, rent, travel, utilities and healthcare. To thrive in this increasingly competitive and growing market, BNPL providers must put in place the right technology framework for today while looking ahead to the future. The technology decisions BNPL providers make now will have a direct and tangible impact on the future adaptability, growth and longevity of their BNPL offerings.

In this Fintech Times article, our SVP of Global Marketing, Kim Minor, shares eight key technology requirements BNPL providers should consider.

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Visa Unlocks Digital-First Banking and Payment Experiences for Clients

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Visa Unlocks Digital-First Banking and Payment Experiences for Clients

With the global expansion of Visa Fintech Partner Connect, financial institutions of all sizes can access a set of Visa-certified financial technology providers

SAN FRANCISCO — Visa (NYSE:V), the world’s leader in digital payments, today announced the expansion of Visa Fintech Partner Connect—a program designed to help financial institutions quickly connect with a vetted and curated set of technology providers. By streamlining the discovery process, Fintech Partner Connect can help Visa’s issuing partners create digital-first experiences without the cost and complexity of building the back-end technology in-house. Initially launched in Europe, Visa Fintech Partner Connect is now available to clients in the U.S and in markets across Asia Pacific, Central Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

With Visa Fintech Partner Connect, Visa clients can discover technology and service providers offering tools and solutions across the customer journey. Visa clients can get in touch with program partners through the Visa Partner website and receive benefits such as reduced implementation fees and pricing discounts.

“In today’s climate, building a competitive financial product requires more technology than ever before. Consumers want seamless interactions across mobile and web, and they want access to a greater suite of digital banking capabilities,” said Terry Angelos, senior vice president and global head of fintech at Visa. “We’ve assembled a community of payment and banking technology platforms to streamline the discovery and procurement process for our clients—with the ultimate goal of accelerating adoption of digital-first innovations.”

“Community banks will continue to evolve to best serve the needs of their customers and communities, and this means embracing the latest digital tools and technologies while also staying true to their relationship banking roots,” said ICBA Bancard President and CEO Tina Giorgio. “Programs such as Visa Fintech Partner Connect that help expedite the process of sourcing and vetting financial technology providers can help smaller banks accelerate their digital roadmap, retain and expand their customer base while reducing costs.”

Partners at launch offer a range of solutions, from back-office functions to new front-end services, including:

To learn more about Visa’s Fintech Partner programs, visit here. For Fintechs interested in joining the program as a technology provider, please reach out to [email protected].

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Linda M. Lovett, Esq. Joins Provenir as In-house Legal Counsel

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Linda M. Lovett, Esq. Joins Provenir as In-house Legal Counsel

Provenir announces the appointment of Linda M. Lovett, Esq. as in-house Legal Counsel to partner globally on all commercial legal matters

Parsippany, NJ, April 22, 2021 – Provenir, a global leader in risk decisioning and data analytics software, welcomes Linda M. Lovett, Esq. as their in-house Legal Counsel. In her new role, Linda will be responsible for overseeing all Provenir’s commercial legal matters and supporting all Provenir’s new and existing product offerings, which include the Provenir AI-Powered Risk Decisioning Platform delivering data, decisioning, insight and solutions capabilities.

As a Columbia Law School Stone scholar, Linda brings a wealth of commercial legal experience as well as deep expertise in international and Fintech law. Prior to joining Provenir, Linda led significant engagements across debt restructuring, securities, and mergers and acquisitions, and negotiated more than 5,000 complex commercial agreements for large Fintech corporations, small start-up companies major New York law firms and non-profit foundations.

“We plan to sustain Provenir’s growth trajectory over the next few years, and I am thrilled to have Linda’s deep experience to help us achieve this goal,” said Kerri Antles, CFO. “Linda will help us put the appropriate infrastructure in place to support this growth, and her experience in international law will be invaluable as we continue to expand our global reach.” 

Commenting on her appointment, Linda added, “I am especially honored to be joining such a diverse and innovative group of brilliant executive team members under the leadership of Larry Smith. I’m extremely excited to join Provenir at such pivotal moment in its history. I see Provenir becoming one of the top leaders in the Fintech industry, and I look forward to helping them get there.”

About Provenir

Provenir helps fintechs, financial institutions, and payment providers make smarter decisions faster by simplifying the risk decisioning process. Its no-code, cloud-native SaaS products make it easy to rapidly create sophisticated decisioning workflows. With a global data marketplace for seamless integration, powerful AI & machine learning models, and real-time insights, Provenir has supercharged decisioning speed. Provenir works with disruptive financial services organizations in more than 33 countries and processes more than 2 billion transactions annually.

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Provenir Joins Visa’s Fintech Fast Track Program as Risk Decisioning Enablement Partner

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Provenir Joins Visa’s Fintech Fast Track Program as Risk Decisioning Enablement Partner

Provenir partners with Visa to advance risk decisioning innovation across the fintech community

NEW JERSEY, US – April 20, 2021 – Provenir, a leader in risk decisioning and data analytics software, today announced that it has joined Visa’s Fintech Fast Track Program as a new enablement partner. With this collaboration, Provenir will empower fintechs to rapidly implement risk strategies and get innovative new products to market faster.

Provenir’s no code decisioning platform provides fintechs with a scalable and flexible decisioning solution that helps power smarter credit decisions across the entire customer lifecycle. With rapid data integration, easy model deployment, and visual configuration, Provenir gives fintechs the power to rapidly respond to market changes and evolve products to meet changing consumer demands.  

“We’re incredibly proud and excited to join Visa’s Fintech Fast Track program as an enablement partner,” said Kathy Stares, Executive Vice President – Americas, Provenir. “Provenir has a long-held commitment to helping fintechs power risk decisioning innovation and bring their industry-disrupting ideas to life. Every member of Visa’s Fast Track program has the potential to grow from a startup to decacorn, and I’m confident that Provenir’s cloud decisioning and analytics technology can help them accelerate their journey.”

“Fintech growth and innovation is on a tear – helping to change the way people manage money, invest and better prepare for their financial future – and Visa is at the center of this growing ecosystem,” said Terry Angelos, SVP and Global Head of Fintech, Visa.  “As technology innovation redefines finance, the power, reach and security of the Visa network is a key differentiator for both new and growing fintechs looking to get and up and running, and expand. We are excited to be working with Provenir to continue creating new and innovative ways to meet the evolving needs of the digital-first consumer and business of today.”

About Provenir

Provenir helps fintechs, financial institutions, and payment providers make smarter decisions faster by simplifying the risk decisioning process. Its no-code, cloud-native SaaS products make it easy to rapidly create sophisticated decisioning workflows. With a global data marketplace for seamless integration, powerful AI & machine learning models, and real-time insights, Provenir has supercharged decisioning speed. Provenir works with disruptive financial services organizations in more than 33 countries and processes more than 2 billion transactions annually.

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Provenir Achieves Record Growth in 2020

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Provenir Achieves Record Growth in 2020

Record Revenue and Growing Customer Base Drives Expansion

Parsippany, NJ, April 14, 2021Provenir, a global leader in risk decisioning and data analytics software, today shared significant growth achievements in 2020 and signaled continued record growth expectations for 2021. During 2020, the company grew revenues, expanded into new markets, and increased its customer base, demonstrating the accelerating need for real-time risk decisioning solutions.

“We are proud of our performance in 2020 and our momentum is only growing in 2021,” said Larry Smith, Founder and CEO of Provenir. “Customers are demanding immediacy in all interactions so having real-time decisioning capabilities is critical. Provenir helps fintechs, financial institutions, and payment providers make smarter decisions faster by simplifying the risk decisioning process. We are making significant investments across our organization to continue anticipating market needs and delivering agile and innovative solutions.”

Revenue for Provenir’s SaaS solutions increased 25% year over year, driven by a 22% increase in its customer base of disrupters, and its increasing presence in the Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) and challenger bank markets. The company also expanded into new markets around the globe including Latin America, UAE, and Asia, and now serves clients in more than 30 countries.

Additional achievements include:

  • Invested 25% of revenue in research and development to continue developing industry-defining solutions
  • Grew its employee base by almost 20% with plans to expand by 35-50% in 2021, capitalizing on attracting talent passionate about innovation
  • Experienced a 20% increase in transactions, processing more than 2 billion transactions over 11 data centers
  • Added capabilities for innovation in areas like eCommerce, eWallet, digital banking, BNPL, and open banking
  • Recognized by the Canadian Lenders Association as a top Fintech Innovator for 2021
  • Grew its Salesforce partnership with new risk decisioning solutions built on Salesforce Lightning

“This year, we’re introducing even more innovative capabilities to help organizations make real-time risk decisions with the rollout of the Provenir AI-Powered Risk Decisioning Platform,” Smith added. “We launched the first of several new products, the Provenir Data Cloud + Provenir Marketplace, and will continue to provide the leading-edge products our customers need in this digital-first world.”

About Provenir

Provenir helps fintechs, financial institutions, and payment providers make smarter decisions faster by simplifying the risk decisioning process. Its no-code, cloud-native SaaS products make it easy to rapidly create sophisticated decisioning workflows. With a global data marketplace for seamless integration, powerful AI & machine learning models, and real-time insights, Provenir has supercharged decisioning speed. Provenir works with disruptive financial services organizations in more than 33 countries and processes more than 2 billion transactions annually.

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TransUnion Joins Provenir Marketplace to Help Businesses Accelerate Credit Risk Decisions

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TransUnion Joins Provenir Marketplace
to Help Businesses Accelerate Credit Risk Decisions

Industry-Leading One-Stop Data Hub Provides Access to Hundreds of Data Sources

Parsippany, NJ,  April 13, 2021Provenir, a global leader in risk decisioning and data analytics software, today announced that TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) has joined the Provenir Marketplace.

The Provenir Marketplace platform provides organizations with a one-stop data hub for easy access to data covering open banking, KYC/KYB, fraud prevention, credit risk, verifications, social media, collections, affordability and more.

To meet consumer and business demands for instant approvals, organizations need immediate access to a wide range of data sources to make informed, accurate risk decisions. TransUnion, a global information and insights company, will provide Provenir Marketplace users with access to industry leading data, analytics and solutions for real-time credit decisioning and consumer or device authentication, ensuring consumers and organizations can transact with confidence.

“This unique Marketplace brings together the leading stewards of data from around the globe to accelerate risk decisioning,” said Kathy Stares, Executive Vice President, Provenir Americas. “The wealth of data TransUnion brings will be extremely valuable to organizations seeking to make more informed decisions across the customer lifecycle.” 

The Marketplace provides users with access to a wide variety of traditional and alternative global data, enabling them to make smarter risk decisions faster. By leveraging distinctive identifiers, information and insights available from TransUnion alternative and trended data innovations, organizations can gain a deeper and more diversified view of consumers and stay ahead of evolving risk strategies.

“The access to data provided by the Provenir Marketplace aligns with our company’s intent to provide information that can help people around the world access the opportunities that lead to a higher quality of life,” said Aaron Smith, Vice President – Global Technology Alliances. “We are excited to provide access to our incredibly valuable data through this innovative data sharing community.”

About Provenir

Provenir helps fintechs, financial institutions, and payment providers make smarter decisions faster by simplifying the risk decisioning process. Its no-code, cloud-native SaaS products make it easy to rapidly create sophisticated decisioning workflows. With a global data marketplace for seamless integration, powerful AI and machine learning models, and real-time insights, Provenir has supercharged decisioning speed. Provenir works with disruptive financial services organizations in more than 33 countries and processes more than 2 billion transactions annually.

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Provenir Introduces Industry-Leading Data Cloud + Marketplace to Support Rapid Product Innovation and Superior Customer Experiences

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Provenir Introduces Industry-Leading Data Cloud + Marketplace
to Support Rapid Product Innovation and Superior Customer Experiences

Access to Global Fintech Data Ecosystem Accelerates and Improves Risk Decisioning

Parsippany, NJ, March 31, 2021Provenir, a global leader in risk decisioning and data analytics software, is pioneering how fintech organizations access a greater variety of data to support rapid product innovation and superior customer experiences via the launch of the Provenir Data Cloud and the Provenir Marketplace

Data-as-a-service will define the future of data consumption. The Provenir Marketplace provides organizations with a one-stop hub for easy access to traditional fraud, credit, identity, open banking, and alternative data, bringing offerings from global data providers together in an easy-to-use cloud solution.

With the Provenir Marketplace, users can select specific data sources through the Data Cloud’s single API to create rich, customized datasets that best meet their needs. With fully maintained API connections to all data providers and a no-code interface, users can easily connect to new data sources in minutes and test data across their decisioning processes. Rapid integration provided by Provenir eliminates the need for extensive internal development resources.

“Innovative fintechs are using a greater variety of data to drive superior customer experiences,” said Larry Smith, Founder and CEO of Provenir. “The Provenir Data Cloud in conjunction with the Provenir Marketplace is a fintech data ecosystem designed to empower organizations to launch new products in record time, enhance the customer experience, and accelerate and improve the accuracy of their risk decisions.”

Provenir partners with local and global data suppliers across every continent to support single and multi-country strategies. The Marketplace is currently comprised of 25 partners providing a breadth of data sources. New data providers are joining the Marketplace at a rapid pace, and Provenir expects to triple the number of partners by the end of 2021.  

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