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AI Lender Upstart Raises $50M and Announces New Bank Partnerships
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Upstart, the leading artificial intelligence (AI) lending platform, today announced a $50M equity investment from Progressive Investment Company Inc., Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan, and First National Bank of Omaha.
Upstart has raised more than $160M since inception and has more than $100M in cash and equity capital on hand. Additionally, Upstart will be the newest offering in the Progressive portfolio of Advantage Products, which are third-party products offered to meet consumers’ changing needs. Upstart loans will be available through www.progressive.com in the near future.
“We started on this journey because credit is not just a cornerstone of our economy but a fundamental ingredient in the lives of Americans,” said Dave Girouard, Upstart co-founder and CEO and former president of Google Enterprise. “For hundreds of years, credit has represented opportunity and mobility for those seeking what’s next in their lives. Whether it’s to learn a new skill, to relocate to a new city, to start a new business, or to buy a new home or car, the price of credit is the price of opportunity and mobility. It’s the price of what’s next.”
Upstart co-founder Paul Gu added, “Credit is generally overpriced and unfairly distributed, because it relies on techniques developed before the advent of modern computing. But technology and data science, in the form of AI, have the opportunity to change all of that.”
After more than $3.3B in loans originated in the last five years, Upstart has demonstrated loss rates less than half those of peer platforms for borrowers with similar FICO scores. Furthermore, a study comparing Upstart’s model to those of several large U.S. banks showed that Upstart could cut their loan losses by three-quarters or almost triple their approval rates.*
Thus far in 2019, more than 60% of Upstart originations were entirely automated and approved in real time, an unprecedented feat in installment lending. On the back of strong unit economics and exceptional credit performance, Upstart grew revenues by about 80% in 2018 and reached profitability in the second half of the year.
Upstart’s business is designed not to compete with banks but to partner with them. Upstart launched its first partnerships with Customers Bank and its BankMobile division. Today, the company announced it has signed “Powered by Upstart” partnership agreements with First National Bank of Omaha, First Federal Bank of Kansas City and Accion Chicago. With Powered by Upstart, banks and other lenders can leverage Upstart’s AI platform in the form of a white-labeled lending application to power their own lending programs. The Powered by Upstart platform allows banks and other lenders to enforce their own credit policy and lending terms while benefiting from Upstart’s patent-pending risk modeling and automation.
“We chose to partner with Upstart because their approach to modernizing lending is well aligned with FNBO’s focus on a customer-centric experience,” said Marc Butterfield, senior vice president of enterprise digital solutions and emerging business at First National Bank of Omaha. “Upstart’s AI/ML-based pricing engine and automation will allow us to profitably serve a broader set of customers, within a great digital onboarding experience, than we could before.”
“Our mission at First Federal Bank of Kansas City is to help people build a better financial future,” said J.R. Buckner, president and CEO of First Federal Bank of Kansas City. “Fulfilling this mission means we must find innovative new ways to more effectively engage with current and prospective customers. Our partnership with Upstart is a key part of this strategy and will allow us to extend our products and services to a broader customer base that is more digitally savvy.”
“Accion Chicago’s mission is to help neighborhood entrepreneurs grow, which is why we provide our low-cost microloans to minority- and women-owned businesses who create jobs and wealth in underserved communities throughout Illinois and Indiana,” said Brad McConnell, CEO of Accion Chicago. “We believe that partnering with Upstart is the most creative, careful, and cost-effective way to lend to these inspirational small business owners that other lenders overlook.”
While personal loans are the fastest growing segment of credit, they’re far from the largest. With this equity round completed, Upstart expects to expand its AI platform to other types of credit. The company recently launched the first ever Upstart-powered credit cards with Customers Bank’s BankMobile division. Upstart partnered with BankMobile to develop two credit cards: the BankMobile Classic Mastercard and the BankMobile Rewards Mastercard, both available now via online application.
“We were excited to partner with Upstart as their vision of making credit more accessible aligns with our focus on low-cost banking services to low/middle-income Americans who have been left behind by the high-fee model of ‘traditional’ banks,” stated Luvleen Sidhu, Co-Founder, President and Chief Strategy Officer at BankMobile. “Upstart’s focus on automating the customer experience combined with their modeling capabilities further our goal of adding breadth to our growing banking products and services available to our customer base.”
Upstart CEO Dave Girouard will be on stage with Marc Butterfield, SVP from First National Bank of Omaha, at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9 at LendIt Fintech USA 2019, taking place in San Francisco, California.
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STOCKHOLM, April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Between 31 March 2025 and 4 April 2025 EQT AB (LEI code 213800U7P9GOIRKCTB34) (“EQT”) has repurchased in total 602,996 own ordinary shares (ISIN: SE0012853455).
The repurchases form part of the repurchase program of a maximum of 4,931,018 own ordinary shares for a total maximum amount of SEK 2,500,000,000 that EQT announced on 11 March 2025. The repurchase program, which runs between 12 March 2025 and 16 May 2025, is being carried out in accordance with the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 2016/1052.
EQT ordinary shares have been repurchased as follows:
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Date: |
Aggregated volume |
Weighted average |
Aggregated |
|
31 March 2025 |
106,000 |
304.2864 |
32,254,358.40 |
|
1 April 2025 |
115,000 |
313.2291 |
36,021,346.50 |
|
2 April 2025 |
115,000 |
315.0153 |
36,226,759.50 |
|
3 April 2025 |
140,000 |
300.9577 |
42,134,078.00 |
|
4 April 2025 |
126,996 |
276.3182 |
35,091,306.13 |
|
Total accumulated over week 14 |
602,996 |
301.3749 |
181,727,848.53 |
|
Total accumulated during the repurchase program |
2,043,962 |
312.7275 |
639,203,038.72 |
All acquisitions have been carried out on Nasdaq Stockholm by Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB on behalf of EQT.
Following the above acquisitions and as of 4 April 2025, the number of shares in EQT, including EQT’s holding of own shares is set out in the table below.
|
Ordinary shares |
Class C shares1 |
Total |
|
|
Number of issued shares2 |
1,241,510,911 |
496,056 |
1,242,006,967 |
|
Number of shares owned by EQT AB3 |
61,968,153 |
– |
61,968,153 |
|
Number of outstanding shares |
1,179,542,758 |
496,056 |
1,180,038,814 |
|
1) Carry one tenth (1/10) of a vote |
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A full breakdown of the transactions is attached to this announcement.
Contact
Olof Svensson, Head of Shareholder Relations, +46 72 989 09 15
EQT Press Office, press@eqtpartners.com, +46 8 506 55 334
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https://mb.cision.com/Main/87/4132039/3373049.pdf |
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Digital Wealth Management Platforms (DWMP) Market Disruptions: The $18.59 Billion Opportunity Vendors Can’t Afford to Miss
Digital Wealth Management Platforms (DWMP) Market Set for Explosive Growth, Projected to Reach $18.59 Billion by 2030
MIDDLETON, Mass., April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — QKS Group, a premier market intelligence and advisory firm, has unveiled its latest comprehensive analysis of the global Digital Wealth Management Platforms (DWMP) Market, providing crucial insights for industry leaders aiming to capitalize on this rapidly evolving segment. The newly released reports- ‘Market Share: Digital Wealth Management Platforms (DWMP), 2024, Worldwide & Regional Report’ and ‘Market Forecast: Digital Wealth Management Platforms (DWMP), 2025-2030, Worldwide & Regional Report’ – reveal a projected market valuation of $18.59 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 16.16% from 2025 to 2030. This analysis equips businesses with the strategic intelligence needed to navigate the dynamic DWMP landscape and make informed decisions as the market scales new heights.
The Next Growth Frontier in Digital Wealth Management Platforms (DWMP)
Digital Wealth Management Platforms (DWMPs) are reshaping financial services by integrating AI, machine learning, data analytics, and blockchain to deliver automated, data-driven wealth management. These platforms unify disparate systems, providing real-time portfolio visibility and personalized financial advice aligned with client goals and risk profiles. AI-powered automation streamlines tasks such as portfolio rebalancing, onboarding, and reporting, improving operational efficiency. Embedded compliance tools ensure regulatory adherence with minimal manual oversight. Blockchain enhances transaction transparency and data integrity in asset transfers. DWMPs support omnichannel client engagement, enabling 24/7 access via digital portals and mobile apps. As fintech competition rises, DWMPs equip institutions with scalable, secure, and agile solutions to remain competitive in a digital-first landscape.
According to Sriram S R, Senior Analyst at QKS Group, “The accelerating adoption of Digital Wealth Management Platforms (DWMPs) is driven by the convergence of AI-powered financial analytics, real-time data integration, and the demand for hyper-personalized, regulatory-compliant client experiences. By unifying front-to-back-office functions, automating routine advisory tasks, and enabling seamless omnichannel engagement, DWMPs empower wealth managers to scale operations, enhance portfolio performance, and remain agile in an increasingly digital and client-centric financial ecosystem.”
Key Market Insights from QKS Group’s Report
- Global and Regional Market Analysis: An in-depth examination of worldwide and regional DWMP adoption trends, competitive landscapes, and future growth projections.
- Competitive Benchmarking: A comparative analysis of top DWMP vendors, their market positioning, and strategic differentiators.
- Industry Adoption Trends: Insights into which sectors are investing most heavily in DWMP solutions and why.
- Technology Disruption & AI’s Role in DWMP: Explore how AI, predictive and prescriptive analytics, cloud-native architectures, Digital Banking and Digital applications, and API-driven integrations are redefining Digital Wealth Management Platforms -enabling hyper-personalized advice, real-time portfolio insights, and intelligent automation across the wealth management lifecycle.
Market Leaders & Competitive Landscape
The report covers key industry players, including Additiv, Avaloq, Backbase, Blackrock, Broadridge, Comarch, Crealogix, EdgeVerve (Finacle), Envestnet, Finastra, Intellect Design, InvestCloud, Linedata, LSEG, Nest Wealth, Prometeia, SS&C Tech, TCS and others.
Why This Matters for DWMP Vendors
For CEOs, CFOs, and CSOs of Digital Wealth Management Platform (DWMP) providers, these insights are critical for identifying emerging demand patterns, optimizing go-to-market strategies, and staying ahead of fintech disruptors. As financial institutions accelerate digital transformation and prioritize hyper-personalized client engagement, vendors must offer DWMP solutions with advanced AI capabilities, open APIs, and end-to-end data integration- empowering advisors with real-time intelligence and enabling scalable, compliant, and client-centric advisory models.
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Source-to-Pay (S2P) Market Disruptions: The $2.1 Billion Opportunity Vendors Can’t Afford to Miss
Sustainable Growth Ahead for S2P Market, Estimated at $2.1 Billion by 2030
MIDDLETON, Mass., April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — QKS Group, a premier market intelligence and advisory firm, has released its latest in-depth analysis of the global Source-to-Pay (S2P), providing key insights for industry leaders looking to capitalize on this rapidly expanding market. The new reports – ‘Market Share: Source-to-Pay (S2P), 2024, Worldwide & Regional Report’ and ‘Market Forecast: Source-to-Pay (S2P), 2025-2030, Worldwide & Regional Report‘ – reveals a projected market valuation of $2.1 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 12.19% from 2025 to 2030. This analysis equips businesses with the strategic intelligence needed to navigate the dynamic S2P landscape and make informed decisions as the market continues to evolve.
The Next Growth Frontier in Source-to-Pay (S2P) Platforms
In an era where digital transformation is vital to enterprise survival, Source-to-Pay solutions have emerged as a cornerstone technology for organizations looking to streamline procurement processes, enhance supplier collaboration, and unlock new efficiencies. From manufacturing and healthcare to retail, telecom, and financial services, enterprises are rapidly adopting AI-enabled Source-to-Pay platforms to optimize spend management, drive compliance, and accelerate procurement cycles.
According to Vishal Poduri, Analyst at QKS Group, “Source-to-Pay solutions are no longer just about reducing procurement costs – they’re essential to driving enterprise competitiveness, agility, and strategic innovation. With the integration of advanced analytics, machine learning, and cognitive automation, top Source-to-Pay providers are redefining the way organizations manage supplier relationships and procurement operations.”
Key Market Insights from QKS Group’s Report
- Global and Regional Market Analysis: A deep dive into worldwide and regional S2P platform adoption trends, competitive landscapes, and future growth projections.
- Competitive Benchmarking: A comparative analysis of top S2P vendors, their market positioning, and strategic differentiators.
- Industry Adoption Trends: Insights into which sectors are investing most heavily in S2P solutions and why.
- Technology Disruption & AI’s Role: How AI, automation, and advanced analytics are transforming S2P solutions to drive procurement efficiency, streamline supplier collaboration, and unlock strategic value.
Market Leaders & Competitive Landscape
The report covers key industry players, including Coupa, Esker, GEP, Ivalua, JAGGAER, Medius, Oracle, Proactis, SAP Business Network, SOVRA (mdf commerce), Zycus.
Why This Matters for S2P Vendors?
For CEOs, CFOs, and CSOs of Source-to-Pay (S2P) solution providers, these insights are crucial for identifying untapped market opportunities, refining growth strategies, and staying a step ahead of rising competitors. As digital transformation reshapes procurement and supplier management, S2P vendors must deliver solutions that provide enterprise-grade reliability, robust security, and intelligent automation capabilities, ensuring significant ROI and long-term market leadership.
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- QKS TrendsNXT on S2P market
- QKS TAMSAM Insights report on the S2P market
- Exclusive Analyst Advisory Sessions for strategic decision making and validation
About QKS Group
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