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EMEA Daily: Aldi Launches London Pilot of Cashierless Supermarket, InsurTech Zego Plans European Expansion
January 19, 2022

In today’s top Europe, Middle East and Africa news, Aldi is piloting its first cashierless supermarket in London, and InsurTech Zego plans its European expansion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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ElasticRun Set to Raise $300M in SoftBank-Led Round
January 19, 2022

ElasticRun, a kirana commerce platform helping businesses connect with rural India, is expecting to raise $300 million in a funding round led by SoftBank, according to a report Wednesday (Jan. 19) from The Times of India. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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InsurTech Zego Plans European Expansion
January 19, 2022

Zego, the U.K.-based commercial motor vehicle insurance company, is planning a European expansion, the company announced Wednesday (Jan. 19), according to a UKTechNews report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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UK, Ireland Lead Record-Setting 2021 for Private Equity Deals 
January 19, 2022

Recent data from Pitchbook has revealed that Europe saw new annual records set in terms of private equity (PE) deal count and value in 2021, with close to 7,200 deals closed worth 754.5 billion euros ($856 billion). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Deep Dive: How Digital Payment Options Impact Cross-Border Customer Satisfaction
January 19, 2022

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Trade Finance Platforms Provide Lifelines to Asian B2B Marketplaces Hit Hard by Pandemic
January 19, 2022

The great digital shift is bringing B2B more fully into the 21st century — and digital marketplaces are a key component of it. 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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FCA Revokes Temporary Permissions Of 4 EU Firms Operating In The UK
January 18, 2022

The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced that European firms looking to remain in the temporary permissions regime (TPR) must meet the FCA’s standards to continue operating their businesses in the U.K. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Wellster Closes Series B at $60M, Will Launch FemTech Platform
January 18, 2022

Six months after a $40 million financing round, Wellster Healthtech Group has closed on a $20 million funding extension, the German startup announced on Tuesday (Jan. 18). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Korean eGrocer Kurly Expects $2.5B in GMV
January 18, 2022

As it prepares to go public, the South Korean eGrocer Kurly expects to reach $2.5 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV) after crossing the $1.6 billion (or 2 trillion won) threshold last year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...