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Rain Raises $250 Million to Scale Platform for Launching Stablecoin Cards
January 09, 2026

Rain raised $250 million in a Series C funding round to scale its infrastructure for stablecoin payments and add new capabilities and products. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Payhawk’s Valuation Could Soar to $2 Billion With New Funding
January 07, 2026

Payhawk is reportedly seeking new funding that could double its valuation to roughly $2 billion. 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 newsletter,...

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Investors Pour $230 Million Into Industrial AI and Insurance
December 29, 2025

From automating warehouse docks and tracking cognitive performance to reshaping insurance underwriting, startups are leveraging new capital to hardwire artificial intelligence (AI) into operational workflows. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Olea Raises $30 Million to Expand Trade Finance Platform
December 23, 2025

Trade finance platform Olea Global has raised $30 million in new funding. 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 newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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Imprint Looks Beyond Credit Following $1 Billion Valuation
December 17, 2025

Co-branded credit card startup Imprint is now a billion-dollar company. 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 newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this...

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Sequence Raises $20 Million for AI-Powered Billing Automation
December 17, 2025

Revenue platform Sequence has secured $20 million in new funding. 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 newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this...

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Thread Raises $30 Million to Boost Embedded Banking
December 16, 2025

Thread Bank has raised $30.5 million to promote its embedded banking strategy. 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 newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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Databricks Targets $134 Billion Valuation in New Funding Round
December 16, 2025

Data analytics/artificial intelligence (AI) firm Databricks is reportedly raising $4 billion in a new funding round. 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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Octane Raises $100 Million for Vehicle-Financing Platform
December 15, 2025

Vehicle-focused lending platform Octane has raised $100 million in equity capital. 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 newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...