At Let’s Talk Payments, we have been keeping track of prominent investments in the payments industry. Here are some exclusive insights that we have come across: 1.) In 2013 & 2014 combined, finance/lending companies attracted $567 Mn in funds, the largest compared to other categories. 2.) Comparing the investment trend among countries for the two years, countries like Sweden and Israel raked in prominent investments in 2014 and made it to top 10 countries in terms of invetments. 3.) finance/lending companies, AvantCredit raked in massive funds worth $425 Mn in 2014, contributing majorly to the category. In 2013, the company raised substantial funds worth $79 Mn. 4.) Considering payment rails - total of $156 Mn in 2014, with Stripe 50% 5.) Mobile wallet companies - total of $52 Mn

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