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FastPay Teams With AIG To Launch Media Receivables Funding Vehicle
September 04, 2019

Financial technology company FastPay has announced it is creating a “receivables securitization program” with an $80 million first tranche. It has partnered with AIG and Cairn Capital, which will offer large amounts of capital to the media and technology sector. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Carlyle Group Makes Large Investment In AI Hiring Firm HireVue
September 03, 2019

Large investment and equity firm Carlyle Group has taken a majority stake in an artificial intelligence (AI) hiring firm called HireVue, according to a report by Bloomberg. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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IPO-Bound Credit Sesame Raises $43M
August 31, 2019

As U.S. household debt climbs, financial health startup Credit Sesame has raised $43 million ahead of its planned IPO, as reported on Friday (Aug. 30). Debt in the country stands at nearly $14 trillion. Credit Sesame aims to expand the available tools to help consumers...

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On-Demand Home Services Startup Homee Raises $15M
August 27, 2019

Tampa, Florida-based startup Homee raised $15 million in series B funding led by Forté Ventures, VentureBeat reported on Tuesday (Aug. 27). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Ron Johnson’s Startup, Enjoy, Raises $150M
August 27, 2019

Menlo Park-based Enjoy Technology, the eCommerce startup led by Ron Johnson, former VP of retail operations for Apple, has raised an additional $150 million in Series C funding, TechCrunch reported on Tuesday (Aug. 27).  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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India’s FreshToHome eCommerce Startup Lands $20M To Expand
August 27, 2019

India-based eCommerce startup FreshToHome has raised $20 million in a new financing round to expand into other areas of the country. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Grab Continues Asian Expansion With Foray Into Vietnam
August 26, 2019

Ride-hailing company Grab, which recently announced a $2 billion expansion plan in Indonesia, said it was going to invest “several hundred million dollars” in Vietnam, according to a report by Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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China’s Wanwu Xinxuan eCommerce Platform Lands $20M; Experian Acquires FinTech Startup To Enhance Open Data...
August 26, 2019

Chinese social eCommerce platform Wanwu Xinxuan has raised $20 million in a Series B round of financing led by Fresh Capital, with participation from Redpoint China Ventures, according to Deal Street Asia. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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World Bank Lands $33M For Australian Blockchain Bond
August 23, 2019

The World Bank announced it has raised $33 million from investors for its blockchain-based “Kangaroo” bond, Bond-i. 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...