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Global Fintech Report Q3 2019

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In our Q3’ 2019 report, we cover macro trends across global geographies and regions within the United States. . REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: Q3’19 fintech funding topped $8.9B, a quarterly record when adjusting for Ant Financials’ $14B investment in Q2’18: Through Q3’19, fintech has raised $24.6B, already surpassing 2017’s annual total. .

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The RealReal Tops $1B In GMV In 2019

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As its gross merchandise volume (GMV) topped $1 billion for 2019, The RealReal Inc. In a call with analysts, CEO and Founder Julie Wainwright noted that the company generated a GMV of $1.008 billion for the full year 2019. reported a contribution profit per order of $19.72 and buyer acquisition cost (BAC) of $114 for the year.

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Kaspersky: Ransomware Spikes In 2019

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Kaspersky researchers studied 174 municipal institutions and their 3,000 subset organizations that were targeted in 2019. Cybersecurity company Kaspersky is reporting there has been an uptick in ransomware attacks this year, with many specifically targeting municipalities and their subset organizations.

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Mixed Bag For 2019 Retail IPO Stars

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The volatile, COVID-driven stock market has had a mixed effect on the retail IPO class of 2019. Its problems started with its first earnings report in August 2019, after the company reported net losses. Quarterly sales grew 22 percent year over year, net profits rose 34 percent, and adjusted EBITDA grew 40 percent.

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Adjusting To The Pandemic With Loans, Apps And Biometrics

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5.4B: The number of people worldwide who downloaded a shopping app in 2019. Data: $145M: The amount AI fraud prevention firm BioCatch raised in its latest round of funding. 62%: Share of firms that plan to use their physical locations exactly as they did before the pandemic.

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Today In Data: Making A Map For 2019 Commerce

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With a little over a week left in 2018, the brightest minds in payments and commerce are offering their last summaries on this year, and their sharpest predictions for 2019. Layered over that are new and emerging regulations that will continue to raise the bar – and expectations – particularly when it comes to consumer privacy.

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Dunkin’ Ends 2019 With 146 New Stores, 13M+ Loyalty Members

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6) that DD Perks members nationwide – were able to earn rewards points, whether they pay with cash, debit, credit or Dunkin’ gift card – beginning in October of 2019. The three areas were key for the company in 2019, driving 2.8 million in revenue and diluted adjusted earnings of 73 cents per share for the fourth quarter.