#SMB lending

Funding & IPOs

Pipe's $16M Raise: Embedded Finance Reality Check

Pipe just pocketed $16 million for its embedded finance play. Small businesses get cash without leaving their apps—sounds slick, right? Don't get too excited yet.

Lending & Credit

Fed Rule Changes Unlock SMB Lending — But Fintechs Will Call the Shots

Small business owners turned away one too many times at the bank? Fed rule changes promise more lending capacity. But watch: fintechs are poised to grab the lion's share.