Data Management & Intelligence
Using natural language processing and artificial intelligence, organizes disparate public data coming from factories, shipping records, tax filings, and liquor licenses to create real world insights relied on by hedge funds and other investors. Lenders use it to identify money laundering suspects, insurers to assess their risks.
Revolut has reportedly made a $100 million-plus bet on Mexico's remittance market to cover short-term expenses and plan for expansion.
Speed to market is crucial for businesses looking to expand, and payment providers are starting to leverage partnerships to succeed.
Small business innovations led the pack this week in B2B, followed by the use of air transport to hedge against supply chain disruptions.