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Mastercard, Sandberg and Schmidt Back Small-Business Finance Platform
Original: Mastercard, Sheryl Sandberg, Eric Schmidt Back Small-Business Finance Platform
Mastercard, former Meta executive Sheryl Sandberg and former Google CEO Eric Schmidt are investing in a finance platform serving small businesses, according to Forbes. The backing from a major payments company and two of tech's most prominent figures signals growing investor interest in lending and financial tools aimed at small firms, an area often underserved by traditional banks.
Why now: High-profile investors including Mastercard, Sheryl Sandberg and Eric Schmidt lending their names and money to a small-business fintech draws attention.
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