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The Funders Forum & Brokers Expo 2026: Survival, Strategy, and the 20-Yard Line
From legal insights to Dan Marino’s powerful keynote, Funders Forum & Brokers Expo 2026 delivered sharp industry discussion, networking, and unforgettable moments.

F.I. Editorial Team
Mar 103 min read


Advantex Revenue Climbs on MCA Growth: The Credit Risk Shadow
Canadian merchant cash advance provider Advantex Marketing International reported strong top-line momentum in its latest quarterly results...

Funder Intel Admin
Mar 103 min read


The Bank Never Showed Up. So YouLend Did.
YouLend just secured a $225M forward-flow facility from Värde Partners. Here's why this deal matters for small business lending, and who it threatens.

F.I. Editorial Team
Mar 77 min read


Fora Financial Hits $5B: The Quiet Heavyweight of Main Street Capital
Fora Financial just crossed the $5B funding milestone. But this isn't just a marketing headline: it’s a signal that the "speed premium" is officially winning the war for Main Street capital.

F.I. Editorial Team
Mar 32 min read


PayPal Business Loan Application Data Breach
PayPal’s Working Capital data breach signals a shift in fintech risk. Learn why logic failures, not hacks, are the new threat to alternative lending and credit data.

F.I. Editorial Team
Mar 32 min read


Unlocking Successful Lead Generation Strategies with Nick De Jesus
Nick De Jesus from Meridian Leads and Lendfax joined me on the podcast to discuss both companies, which offer marketing and lead generation services.

Shane Mahabir
Mar 31 min read


The Rebound: Plaid Hits $8B Valuation as it Pivots to Lending & AI
The 30-Second Brief: San Francisco-based fintech giant Plaid has completed a secondary tender offer, valuing the company at $8 billion.

F.I. Editorial Team
Mar 22 min read


Block Layoffs: Jack Dorsey Cuts 4,000 Jobs & AI Is Why
Block cut 40% of its workforce in a single day, and Jack Dorsey says every company is next. Here's what the numbers say about AI, jobs, and what's really coming.

F.I. Editorial Team
Feb 277 min read


Stripe Eyes Potential Acquisition of PayPal — A Mega Shakeup in Digital Payments
PayPal’s stock is moving on reports of a potential Stripe acquisition. We analyze the massive implications this "megamerger".

F.I. Editorial Team
Feb 264 min read


Visa Is Now in the Working Capital Business — And Lendistry Is How It Gets There
Visa has launched a $100 million working capital facility for small businesses, with Lendistry as its distribution partner.

F.I. Editorial Team
Feb 245 min read


CAN Capital's Equipment Finance Grab: What the Republic Bank Finance Acquisition Signals for the Alt-Lending Landscape
CAN Capital has acquired Republic Bank Finance's equipment finance platform, turning a working capital specialist into a full-spectrum small business lender.

F.I. Editorial Team
Feb 234 min read


Deal Flow: Wayflyer Reloads with $250M Facility to Accelerate US Expansion
Dublin-based fintech Wayflyer has locked in a $250 million credit facility from ATLAS SP Partners, doubling down on its US expansion from its new Charlotte hub.

F.I. Editorial Team
Feb 232 min read


RBFC Executive Director Mary Donohue on their advocacy efforts & Funders Forum + Brokers Expo
Having a say in how the revenue-based financing product is legislated across the country is vital, and the group leading the way is the Revenue Based Finance Coalition.

Shane Mahabir
Feb 201 min read


Small Business Owners Are Resilient — But the BOSS Report Numbers Tell a Harder Story
Bluevine's 2026 BOSS report reveals a massive shift: SMBs are prioritizing cash flow over growth, rapidly adopting AI, and demanding digital-first banking tools.

F.I. Editorial Team
Feb 172 min read


How Funder Intel Is Quietly Becoming the Alternative Lending Industry's Best-Kept Secret
Discover how Funder Intel connects brokers, lenders, and fintech professionals through media, networking, introductions, tools, and exclusive content.

F.I. Editorial Team
Feb 173 min read


The Ultimate Revenue Based Financing Calculator Guide: Analyzing the Real Cost of Capital
If you are looking for a reliable Revenue Based Financing calculator, you need more than just a simple factor rate tool—you need a way to visualize how daily or weekly payments impact your bottom line.

F.I. Editorial Team
Feb 142 min read
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