Former Marqeta SVP Jeff Parker joins Paymentology as new CEO
Parker stepped down from his position as SVP and managing director at Marqeta last month.
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Marqeta SVP and managing director Jeff Parker steps down
Marqeta hired Parker in September 2022 to build out its international go-to-market and operational functions.
Heather Gantt-Evans joins Marqeta as chief information security officer
US Army Reserves veteran Gantt-Evans will lead the firm’s global corporate and product security strategies.
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Marqeta closes Australia office in bid to cut costs
Marqeta is undertaking “restructuring actions” in Q2 this year to reduce operating expenses.
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Marqeta makes first M&A foray with $275m Power Finance deal
The acquisition, Marqeta’s first, will “significantly boost” the firm’s credit product capabilities.
Marqeta appoints Simon Khalaf as new CEO
Khalaf joined in June as chief product officer and will replace founder, chair and current CEO Jason Gardner.
Blockchain.com partners Visa and Marqeta to launch crypto debit card
The card is available to US residents and will be rolled out to customers in additional countries starting in 2023.
Uber partners Mastercard, Marqeta to launch new card offering for drivers
The Uber Pro Card will help its drivers save on fuel, fees and other associated expenses.
Marqeta founder and CEO Jason Gardner to step down
Gardner plans to take on the role of executive chairman once the firm hires his replacement.
Card-issuing platform Marqeta partners Evolve Bank & Trust
Evolve will support the full range of Marqeta’s card programme management capabilities.
Marqeta files for IPO with SEC targeting $10bn valuation
The fintech’s current valuation sits at $4.3 billion.
Goldman picks Marqeta to power Marcus current account rollout
Marcus plans to launch its new accounts later this year.
Marqeta bags undisclosed Mastercard investment
“We want to invest in products, in customers and invest in continuing to grow globally,” says Marqeta.
Marqeta plans 2021 IPO
The Oakland, California firm is tapping up investment banks.
Mastercard and Marqeta collaborate to help fintechs go to market
Twisto will be the first European customer to deploy Marqeta and Mastercard’s initiative.
Card issuing platform Marqeta goes to Series E with $260m
This puts the company’s valuation at nearly $2 billion.
Paytech firm Marqeta raises $45m from Iconiq Capital and Goldman Sachs
Bringing Marqeta’s total funding to $116 million.
Visa invests in payment card issuing platform Marqeta
Visa and Marqeta, the open API payment card issuing platform, have formed a multiyear, global partnership to “drive further innovations in commercial and consumer payments”. What’s more, Visa has made a strategic investment in Marqeta to support the company’s domestic and international growth. Initially, the partnership will involve expanding opportunities for virtual, physical and tokenised […]
