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Don’t Call Us Gamblers: Robinhood Fires Back At Warren Buffett
May 03, 2021

One day after Warren Buffett likened its app to a “casino,” Robinhood fired back, calling the revered investor part of an “old guard” trying to keep out new blood. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Wealthsimple Eyes Fundraise On $3.5 Billion Valuation
May 02, 2021

Representatives of Wealthsimple, a Canadian investing website whose motto is “Get rich slow,” are discussing a valuation of more than $3.5 billion in new fundraising talks, Bloomberg reported, citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Bain Capital Amasses $11.8 Billion For North America Buyout Fund
May 02, 2021

Private equity powerhouse Bain Capital has raised $11.8 billion for a new fund, Reuters first reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

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Taster Raises $37 Million To Expand Delivery-Only Restaurant Brands
April 29, 2021

London-based food delivery service Taster has announced that it has received a $37 million cash infusion from several outside investors, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Oura Health Looks At Potential $800 Million Valuation
April 29, 2021

Oura Health Oy, which is a Finnish company that makes devices to track sleep, physical activity and other types of well-being, is talking with investors about a possible fundraise that would value the company at $800 million, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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TravelPerk Raises $160 Million Series D To Accelerate Global Growth
April 29, 2021

Global travel management platform TravelPerk said on Thursday (April 29) that it has raised $160 million in Series D debt funding and equity to fuel the next phase of its global growth, upping its total investment raised to $294 million to date. The funding is indicative...

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Venture Investments Returning Multi-Billion-Dollar Profits
April 28, 2021

For years, the venture sector was a place where huge rewards on tech investments were often overshadowed by substantially more unsuccessful bids. But as The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday (April 28), the past few months have seen “an unusually large” number of venture...

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Property Management Software Maker Guesty Notches $50 Million, Acquires Your Porter
April 28, 2021

Property management software firm Guesty has finished a funding round for $50 million, a company blog says. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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Kid-Friendly FinTech Greenlight Raises $260 Million, Valued At $2.3 Billion
April 27, 2021

Family-centric FinTech Greenlight Financial Technology, Inc. has raised $260 million in a Series D funding round, valuing the startup at $2.3 billion, according to a Tuesday (April 27) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...