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The Overdue Overhaul Of Workforce Spend Management

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At least those flames are casting light on flawed, outdated (even paper-based) expense management practices, as reported in the latest PYMNTS Workforce Spend Playbook. In the age of platforms, more firms are consolidating expenses into dedicated solutions that address worker complaints and bring new transparency to spend management.

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Fundbox, Tipalti Tip The B2B Payments VC Scales

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A summer lull in B2B venture capital appears to have given way to an impressive start to the fall season. This week, two massive deals landed with B2B payments innovators at Fundbox and Tipalti, but they were far from the only players to have secured new funding.

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Coupa Losses Not As Steep As Anticipated

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Cloud-based spend management software company Coupa posted losses in its Q2 FY18 report on Wednesday (Sept. million, the spend management software company revealed. “Q2 In January, the company also announced plans to acquire Spend360, a data management firm specializing in corporate finance and procurement.

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Looking Within The Enterprise To Unlock Spend Data Silos

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In B2B FinTech, spend management is a greenfield opportunity as innovators explore how to help corporates understand the nuances of how money flows out of the enterprise. Historically, said Airbase CEO Thejo Kote, finance and accounting teams have been forced to work around the friction of a fragmented spend ecosystem.

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Deep Dive: How Firms Can Avoid Costly Mistakes Come Tax Season

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Digital financial tools saw rapid increases in usage and functionality over the past decade, highlighted by the rising number of consumers who automate their daily bills through online services or track spending through mobile applications. That more-measured approach is not necessary, though.

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Coupa Filing Confirms IPO Plans

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Spend management software company Coupa first grabbed headlines when it entered the Unicorn Club following its $80 million investment round last year. By targeting larger enterprises with its spend management solution, Coupa places itself squarely against top rivals like Salesforce and Oracle.

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Coupa Makes First Takeover As Public Firm

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Corporate spend management software company Coupa has made its first takeover since going public last year. firm that provides digital data management solutions, including data analytics, using machine learning and artificial intelligence, for corporate finance and procurement teams. The company announced Tuesday (Jan.