InComm Forms Partnership with Plastic Jungle and Zeevex

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Prepaid card technology company, InComm, along with Plastic Jungle and Zeevex announced a partnership earlier today.

The partnership will enable consumers to exchange gift cards for Zeevex shopping power:

“Consumers will now be able to use gift cards to purchase hundreds of online games, music, movies and other digital content. Zeevex was acquired by InComm in 2010, and this joint venture is an expansion of the Plastic Jungle partnership with InComm, which began in early 2012.”

To learn more about InComm, watch its FinovateFall 2011 demo.

Finovate Alumni News– July 18, 2012

  • Thumbnail image for Thumbnail image for Thumbnail image for Finovate-F-Logo.jpgInComm launches prepaid products in Brazil, partners with Peela.
  • Dwolla re-launches developers portal to make it more user friendly.
  • PC Mag recommends Dashlane to protect your password.
  • Number of small business owners using Lendio increased by 12x YOY in Q2.
  • ProfitStars announces remittance solutions for its relationship with the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA).
  • Rumors suggest Xero to announce acquisitions at annual conference.
  • Bill.com recognized as a JMP Securities “Hot 100” Software Company for third consecutive year.
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InComm Launches Prepaid Products in Brazil, Partners with Peela

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Prepaid and payment solutions company, InComm, announced the launch of its prepaid products in Brazil in addition to a partnership with Peela.

InComm will offer prepaid products in a variety of entertainment brands, including:

    • Rock Laser Games
    • Geek.Etc.Br by Livraria Cultura
    • Saraiva bookstore

In addition, it will expand its product line in the future with other popular Brazilian retailers.

The Austin-based company also announced a partnership with Peela, a Brazil-based issuer of prepaid entertainment cards. As a part of the partnership, InComm will market their products, including:

    • Cards for Internet courses
    • Magazine subscriptions
    • Credits for online games and e-retailers
    • Credits for children’s game, Mundo do Sitio

To learn more about InComm, watch its FinovateFall 2011 demo.

Finovate Alumni News– July 2, 2012

  • Thumbnail image for Thumbnail image for Thumbnail image for Finovate-F-Logo.jpgCartera Commerce recognized with a Golden Link award for its OfferLink network.
  • Coffee Not Included blog looks at how Buxfer approaches money management.
  • Madame Noir interviews Blaze Mobile CEO & Founder, Michelle Fisher.
  • InComm to continue the sale of gift card products in all new jersey stores.
  • Virtual Piggy appoints John Paul DeJoria to board of advisors.
  • Lighter Capital invests in 3 new companies.
  • SigFig Launches Native Apps for iOS, Android.
This post will be updated throughout the day as news and developments emerge. You can also follow all the alumni news headlines on the Finovate Twitter account.

Finovate Alumni News– June 4, 2012

  • Thumbnail image for Thumbnail image for Thumbnail image for Finovate-F-Logo.jpgO’Reilly Radar takes an in-depth look at FutureAdvisor, interviews CEO Bo Lu.
  • Business Insider recommends Mint & BillGuard as worthy personal finance apps to help you control your finances.
  • Strands Finance, selected as tech partner of PostFinance, a Swiss FI & payment transactions provider.
  • HIT Consultant features Diversinet CEO on Newest Podcast.
  • Security Service FCU selects Tyfone to deliver next gen mobile services.
  • PaySimple named to JMP Securities Hot 100 Software Companies 2012.
  • Austin’s Statesman.com asks: Can Bazaarvoice IPO be catalyst for new wave of startups?
  • Altoona’s Hearld-Index profiles T8 Webare.
  • Barron’s looks at SigFig as A Take-Charge Portfolio Manager.
  • InComm & Absolute Software form partnership.
  • The Examiner looks at how Virtual Piggy is protecting kids online & interviews Founder & CEO, Dr. Jo Webber.
  • Check out the latest founder interview: Laura Mather of Silver Tail Systems.
This post will be updated throughout the day as news and developments emerge. You can also follow all the alumni news headlines on the Finovate Twitter account.

Finovate Alumni News– April 6, 2012

  • Thumbnail image for Thumbnail image for Thumbnail image for Finovate-F-Logo.jpgInComm removes Visa Gift Card & MasterCard Gift Card products from New Jersey stores due to regulation.
  • SimpleTuition launches Student-Friendly SmarterBank, Powered by The Bancorp Bank.
  • Clairmail introduces Clairmail Plus, a mobile banking & payments solution for midmarket FIs. 
This post will be updated throughout the day as news and developments emerge. You can also follow all the alumni news headlines on the Finovate Twitter account.

Finovate Alumni News– March 22, 2012

  • Thumbnail image for Thumbnail image for Thumbnail image for Finovate-F-Logo.jpgpeerTransfer partners with Boston College.
  • L’ atelier reports FreeMonee brings banks, customers & businesses together through promotional offers.
  • The Washington Post interviews Dwolla’s Ben Milne.
  • Amex partners with InComm to reload its prepaid cards.
  • Spend Matters explores how Tradeshift’s Cloudscan makes e-invoicing sexy.
  • Business Insider shares how to use JemStep to see if your broker is wasting your money.
  • ReadyForZero helps users pay off $12.5 million in debt, launches savings platform.
  • Kabbage partners with drop ship wholesaler Doba.
  • AlwaysOn selects Bill.com as a 2012 OnDemand Top 100 winner.
This post will be updated throughout the day as news and developments emerge. You
can also follow all the alumni news headlines on the Finovate Twitter account.

Finovate Alumni News– March 15, 2012

  • Thumbnail image for Thumbnail image for Thumbnail image for Finovate-F-Logo.jpgAmerican Banker reports LifeLock buys ID Analytics to boost its appeal to banks.
  • Practical Ecommerce profiles Kabbage, highlights future endeavors.
  • CNN Money discusses how SecondMarket escaped clashes with the new SEC ruling.
  • Convenient Cards, Rapid Financial, & Plastyc partner with Arroweye Solutions to get prepaid cards to market faster.
  • Silver Tail Systems introduces profile analyzer to protect websites from cyber attacks & fraud.
  • Check Point wins 2012 SC Magazine Readers Choice Award for best intrusion prevention solution.
  • Syphr and CarLoans.com launch ad platform pilot for CUs.
  • American Banker reports Bancorp Bank announces NetSpend, InComm prepaid card deals.
  • PayPal introduces PayPal Here to compete with Square.
  • Finextra discusses ebilling adoption rates, reviews Striata’s strategy.
  • H&R Block Canada and Yodlee partner to deliver tax applications to financial institutions.
  • Clairmail and VocaLink partner to combine real-time payments with mobile solutions.
This post will be updated throughout the day as news and developments emerge. You
can also follow all the alumni news headlines on the Finovate Twitter account.

Finovate Alumni News– January 18, 2012

  • Thumbnail image for Thumbnail image for Thumbnail image for Finovate-F-Logo.jpgReady Receipts officially launches paperless receipt technology.
  • nFinanSe seeks to halt new debit card network by InComm, alleges price-fixing conspiracy.
  • VentureBeat discusses the IPO market with SecondMarket CEO Barry Silbert.
  • On Deck partners with the National Association for Small Business.
  • SignatureLink to integrate ThreatMetrix’s Cybercrime Defender Platform with its technology
  • Intuit hires former Apple executive to lead Canada division.
  • Fox Business News interviews LearnVest founder and CEO, Alexa von Tobel.
  • The Next Web compares and contrasts PayPal and Dwolla with other payment methods.
  • Plastyc’s UPside cardholders can now load cash onto cards at 7-Eleven stores.
  • Oregon-based Credit Union launches BancVue’s Kasasa.
  • BrightScope partners with social media expert Arkovi.
This post will be updated throughout the day as news and developments emerge. You can also follow all the alumni news headlines on the Finovate Twitter account.

Finovate Alumni News– December 19, 2011

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  • Scotsman.com recommends using Zopa as a way to earn a better return on investments.
  • Experian announces Financial Stability Risk score.
  • 123Kinect profiles ETRONIKA. Come see the technology live at FinovateEurope on February 7.
  • Symantec features Q2ebanking in its podcast.
  • Monitise signs 5 year partnership agreement with FIS.
  • Tradeshift signs deal with French government.
This post will be updated throughout the day as news and developments emerge. You can also follow all the alumni news headlines on the Finovate Twitter account.

Finovate Alumni News– December 8, 2011

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  • The Ecologist recommends Zopa as a source for a P2P loan.
  • Western Union signs agreement with InComm to expand its GoCash service.
  • TechCrunch explores enloop’s business plan creation platform.
  • Good Financial Cents reviews Prosper.
This post will be updated throughout the day as news and developments emerge. You can also follow all the alumni news headlines on the Finovate Twitter account.

Finovate Alumni News– November 17, 2011

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  • Expensify listed as 1 of 10 innovative startups that rocked the Under the Radar Conference.
  • Reuters blog explains how Prosper and Lending Club are cutting out the banker middleman.
  • LearnVest offers free personal financial advice today. Use the code LVDAYPASS100 to get a day pass.
  • Xconomy reports: BillGuard, Backed by Khosla Ventures, Wants to Stop Sneaky Credit Card Charges.
  • Seventure Partners and Naxicap Partners invest 4 million Euro in Mootwin.
  • Michigan Farm Bureau selects Identity Theft 911 to provide members with ID Theft Protection & Resolution Services.
  • Betterment integrates its goal feature with Mint.com and Pageonce.
  • Visa’s V.me mobile wallet to compete with PayPal.
  • Jingit sees good uptake on U.S. Bank debit card.
This post will be updated throughout the day as news and developments emerge. You can also follow all the alumni news headlines on the Finovate Twitter account.