Technology

The financial-technology firm Plaid is close to a new round of funding at a valuation of about $13 billion, almost three months after scrapping its sale to Visa, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Top executives from the 49 companies that earned a spot in this year's ranking of the Best Fintechs to Work For cite the need for nimble shifts in business strategy, leadership style and recruiting tactics among the lessons they took away from the challenges of the coronavirus crisis.

Small, often intangible quality-of-life perks are a big part of what makes some fintechs the best ones to work for.

The Utah fintech encourages a playful attitude by devoting the first floor of its offices to entertainment and comfort with video games, Ping- Pong, a pool table and a lounge area.

Without its funhouse office, annual trips or volunteering events, the executive found ways to engage his staff virtually.

Known for giving away its signature canary-hued Converse to employees and clients, this small API-centric fintech is poised to become a significant player in open banking thanks to parent company Mastercard and its vendor status with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Half of Facet Wealth’s employees haven’t met face-to-face. Here is how the fintech is working to strengthen community.

This venture-backed company, which specializes in creating banking and payment platform APIs for other fintechs, attracts new recruits through a culture of learning.

As credit remains tight, Opportunity Financial’s work with consumer financial services Brightside firm aims to offer a wider swath of borrowers access to small loans.