Technology is shattering legacy financial systems that can't keep pace with market demand — and Brex is at the forefront. It's one of fintechs buzziest startups, aiming to rebuild B2B financial products starting with corporate cards for technology companies.The company was quietly launched in 2017 by Henrique Dubugras and Pedro Franceschi, two 22-year-old engineers who previously founded Pagar.me, one of Brazil's largest payment processors.Brex already has more than 1,000 customers signed up with the help of backing from investors including PayPal co-founders Peter Thiel and Max Levchin, early Facebook investor Yuri Milner, former Visa CEO Carl Pascarella, and esteemed startup incubator Y Combinator.And we caught a glimpse of the Series B pitch deck Dubugras and Franceschi used to win them

States and city governments are offering millions in loans and grants to businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic. California's IBank is offering up to $50,000 in direct loans and loan guarantees for companies with fewer than 750 employees, while Maryland is granting $100,000 to manufacturers that can quickly pivot to make personal protective equipment (PPE) and other critical needs items. Most applications are submitted online and require basic business information as well as proof of how business revenue declined due to COVID-19.This piece will be updated as new information becomes available.Click here fore more BI Prime stories.As the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt the lives and operations of millions of American business owners, more state and local governments are offering

GoogleSolutions like those from VAST Data can make AI adoption easier.Accessing stored data is a major problem that companies face in the quest to adopt artificial intelligence and other advanced analytical tools. VAST Data's all-flash storage solution makes it easier for corporations to quickly and continuously analyze large sets of information. The startup just raised $100 million, bringing its total valuation to $1.2 billion. This is on top of a recent $80 million funding round, of which $40 million still remains. "We did this to offer the peace of mind that we're here to stay forever," CEO Renen Hallak told Business Insider.Click here for more BI Prime stories.Artificial intelligence continues to be a major investment for companies, but enterprises are, in many cases, finding it exceedingly

In less than 13 days, all $349 billion allocated for small business relief under the CARES Act were used up.But the funds barely scratch the surface of the 60 million employers and freelancers who were expected to apply.Mark Cuban told Business Insider that major changes need to be implemented to address the problems with the most recent package.Before the next round of funding, Cuban says businesses will need enough money to cover an extended re-opening period as well as an effective testing strategy that instills confidence in returning workers. Visit BI Prime for more stories.Following a rocky rollout of the Payroll Protection loan program, all $349 billion of the funds allocated for small businesses in the $2 trillion CARES Act have been committed - and Mark Cuban says it's too late to

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Stars of iHeartRadio' Jingle Balls, set to kick off on Friday night at New York's Madison Square Garden, have recorded the seasonal classic to raise funds to fight poverty and home-lessness in New York.

The indictment stated a designer, performance-enhancing substance was administered to Maximum Security in 2019 and, if that charge is proven, it could cost connections the $10m first prize.

David Hogg (left) helped raise money for a billboard of Trump mocking Cruz in a tweet that reads;'Why would the people of Texas support Ted Cruz when he has accomplished absolutely nothing'.

The high-stakes address comes just hours after Iran launched what it promised would be a 'crushing revenge' strike over the death of General Qassem Soleimani but only damaged two airbases.

Fourteen mayors and political leaders from across the country including London's mayor Sadiq Khan have demanded funding to establish 'clean air zones' in city centres.

Judges at the European Court of Justice ruled Thursday that the now-defunct Alliance for Direct Democracy in Europe does not have to repay almost £150,000 in funds it was given in 2016.

Earth Alliance, a new organisation co-chaired by actor Leonardo DiCaprio, has announced the launch of a $3million bushfire fund. 

The stars will be raising funds to support and raise awareness for the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund for the World Health Organization (WHO)​, which is powered by the ​UN Foundation.

The protest centered around Donald Trump's claim that a January 28 fundraiser for veterans raised $6m, when in fact independent accounting revealedthe total was more like $3.1m.

After fans slammed Lady Gaga's father for asking for $50,000 to support restaurant staff's wages amid the coronavirus pandemic, he has shut down the GoFundMe page.

Prince Harry, 35, and Meghan Markle, 38, supporters added the British charity WellChild to their #ArchieDay campaign to make a nod to their son's 'fatherland' the UK.

The Duke, 35, and Duchess of Sussex, 38, fans are celebrating raising over £40,000 for charity with their fundraising campaign #ArchieDay to mark the youngster's birthday today.

SPORTS AGENDA: Liverpool's Jordan Henderson has admirably taken the lead in football over coronavirus, suggesting a fund be set up to help the NHS during the crisis.

National Lottery is giving ticket holders free entry to more than 500 UK venues, which have received funding, for its 25th birthday and to say thanks to players who contribute £40billion to good causes.

Liz Nicholl is stepping down as the chief executive of UK Sport after 19 years at the agency... during which she helped Team GB go from 36th to second in the Olympic medals table

The current funding cycle ends in March 2021, so no longer covers the Olympics as intended, and the budget is yet to be set for the four-year period to Paris 2024, which many fear is going to be slashed.

The National Lottery has announced a slew of campaigns for organisations all over the UK hit by the coronavirus outbreak, with a £600 million fund set-up to help.

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) spoke on Saturday at Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad's (left) birthday party in Altoona, Iowa, an annual Republican fundraiser in the early nominating state.

Rubio suggested on Wednesday that he was still mulling over his 2016 options. But an adviser says, 'he has told us to proceed as if he is running for president.'

Republican White House hopeful Marco Rubio is facing demands to call off a fundraiser at the Highland Park, TX, home of developer Harlan Crow because of its collection of Nazi memorabilia.

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio said Thursday his presidential campaign wasn't involved in research behind the infamous dirty dossier, as President Trump predicted the donor will be revealed.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo ripped into Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, accusing him of 'political rhetoric and personal vitriol' in resisting federal bailout funds for states.

The organisation has called the situation "its greatest challenge" with the cash available for unions needing immediate funding.

The Boomers may have gone into Thursday nights Australia versus USA all-star basketball match at Melbourne's Marvel Stadium as underdogs, but they are going toe to toe with the visitors. 

More than $5million will be refunded to thousands of fans who bought tickets to a basketball that used false advertising to claim LeBron James would be playing.

Trump lashed out at his Democratic inquisitors in Congress, saying that if they have run out of fertile ground related to the Mueller report, they should look into Obama's post-presidency windfalls.

Hillary Clinton is setting out on the virtual campaign trail for Joe Biden, and will host her first fundraiser as an official surrogate for the presumed Democratic nominee later this month. 

Messages of support and financial contributions have poured in after the Mail revealed shocking evidence casting doubt on the jailed Royal Marine Alexander Blackman’s conviction.

Sergeant Alexander Blackman, the Royal Marine jailed for murder declared a 'huge thank you' yesterday to Mail readers who have raised £750,000 in less than a month.

The British presenter, 39, was on hosting duties at the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation and the nonprofit mothers2mothers in Beverly Hills on Wednesday.

The This Morning host, 39, took to Instagram on Friday to make the announcement to her followers.

Amaani Noor, 21, of Liverpool, who fell in love with a jihadi called Hakim My Love after he wooed her with messages sent on her 20th birthday, planned to join him in Syria.

Shifa Al-Nima, who was dubbed 'Jabba the Jihadi' on social media, has told investigators that he received £4,500 from a man using the nom de guerre Abu Mustapha Al-Najmawi.

EXCLUSIVE: The fires of the Amazon rainforest continue to wage, as do opposing politicians. But experts and green activists are calling for more to be done to tackle the ongoing issues.

The Daily Mail has discovered that tens of millions of pounds of UK foreign aid is helping fund schools in Gaza and the West Bank that use such material in lessons.

Silverstone bosses have promised fans a full refund if the British Grand Prix on July 19 is called off. The first seven races of the F1 season have been cancelled over coronavirus pandemic.

MCC members have been told there no full or partial refunds of their annual subscriptions despite the prospect of watching cricket at Lord's being "increasingly remote" this season.

Presidential hopeful Jeb Bush entertained some of his wealthiest supporters with cocktails and lobster rolls at the Bush family home in Kennebunkport, Maine, as he tries to fill the coffers for his campaign.

Jeb Bush is facing new problems in his bid for the Republican presidential nomination after three of his top fundraisers abruptly left his campaign, with Donald Trump announcing on Twitter they quit.

Republican presidential front-runner Jeb Bush is scaling back some of his campaign operations in a move intended to reassure his financial supporters that the operation is not being wasteful.

Clearly, former President George W. Bush's presidential pick is his brother Jeb Bush, but his least favorite GOP candidate  – well, that would be Ted Cruz. 'I just don't like the guy,' he said.

It's an act of desperation from the onetime front-runner who was thought of as the Republicans' best shot at the White House until Donald Trump came along and stole all his thunder.

Jeb Bush's top fundraiser in the state he once governed has ditched his campaign in an apparent disagreement over his attacks on fellow Floridian and rival Marco Rubio.

Orlando attorney Fred Leonhardt, 65, died on October 10, of intoxication of ethyl chloride, a chemical developed for industrial and medical uses but is known as a frequent inhalant.

AS report that Cristiano Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes has spent a significant amount of money buying 200,000 gowns and three ventilators for the hospital in Porto.