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European eGrocer Picnic Raises $380M+ Amid Industry’s Digital Transformation
January 10, 2024

Around the world, grocery is increasingly shifting into the digital sphere, and investors are taking note. 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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UAE Escapes ‘FinTech Winter’ as Investments Jump 92%
January 10, 2024

Last year’s FinTech funding drought didn’t touch the United Arab Emirates (UAE). 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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AppDirect Raises $100 Million to Fund Investment Program
January 09, 2024

B2B subscription commerce platform AppDirect received $100 million for its investment program. 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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Whispp Raises $820K to Launch AI-Powered Assistive Voice Technology
January 09, 2024

Dutch startup Whispp raised 750,000 euros (about $820,000) in a seed round to launch its artificial intelligence-powered real-time assistive voice technology and calling app. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Maalexi Raises $3 Million to Facilitate Cross-Border Trade for Agribusinesses
January 08, 2024

Maalexi has raised $3 million in a Pre-Series A funding round to continue building its cross-border trade platform for small agribusinesses. 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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OpenAI Backer Thrive Capital Plans $3 Billion Fundraise Amid Tech Downturn
January 07, 2024

Venture firm Thrive Capital is reportedly preparing to raise at least $3 billion amid a downturn in tech 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...

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MobiKwik Files for $84 Million IPO
January 05, 2024

Indian digital payments firm MobiKwik has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) worth up to 7 billion rupees ($84 million).  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...

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FinTech IPO Index Soars 55% in 2023 as Platforms Notch Triple-Digit Gains 
January 05, 2024

By any stretch of the imagination, the 55.7% rally in the FinTech IPO Index last year was nothing to sneeze at. 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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CoreWeave to Invest in AI Platform Chai
January 04, 2024

Specialized graphics processing unit cloud provider CoreWeave will invest in social artificial intelligence platform Chai. 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,...