Amex buys into the alternative online payments revolution
Posted by Karin Kelley on December 9, 2009
The credit card giant’s acquisition of Revolution Money signals its desire for more of a presence in alternative online payments. We believe this is great news for an industry that to some extent is still struggling to gain relevance.
Intuit mints a rich deal
Posted by Karin Kelley on September 18, 2009
Reaching for a new and promising market, the vendor acquired personal finance startup Mint this week at a pre-crash-level premium. What gives?
What’s the outlook for mobile payment startups?
Posted by Karin Kelley on June 16, 2009
Consolidation in the sector is still going strong. Two new deals were announced Tuesday, and we expect more to follow. But what does this all really mean for an industry that has so far struggled to gain relevance?
Will mobile payment startups pay off?
Posted by Karin Kelley on March 30, 2009
In recent years, they have attracted a lot of interest from investors. However, the outlook for these companies has dimmed recently as adoption of the technology has slowed. Is that enough to bring out the buyers?