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PE Outfits Selling More Discounted Shares in Portfolio Companies
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PE Outfits Selling More Discounted Shares in Portfolio Companies
May 23, 2023

Private equity operations are reportedly gloomy about their portfolio companies regaining their high valuations. 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...

Sabi Raises $38 Million for B2B Marketplace Serving African Retailers
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Sabi Raises $38 Million for B2B Marketplace Serving African Retailers
May 19, 2023

Nigeria-based B2B eCommerce firm Sabi has raised $38 million in Series B 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...

FinTech IPO Index Gains 2.4% as Upstart Soars on Consumer Loan Sale
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FinTech IPO Index Gains 2.4% as Upstart Soars on Consumer Loan Sale
May 19, 2023

The FinTech IPO gathered 2.4% in a week that saw the last few remnants of earnings reports trickle in. 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...

Report: VCs Pump $187 Million Into Deepfake Firms
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Report: VCs Pump $187 Million Into Deepfake Firms
May 17, 2023

Investors are reportedly pumping some real money into the deepfake industry. 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...

Smart Raises $95 Million to Expand Retirement Savings Technology Platform
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Smart Raises $95 Million to Expand Retirement Savings Technology Platform
May 15, 2023

Smart has raised $95 million in Series E funding to grow its retirement savings technology platform. 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,...

Tipalti Raises $150 Million to Expand AP Automation, Counts JPM as Investor
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Tipalti Raises $150 Million to Expand AP Automation, Counts JPM as Investor
May 15, 2023

Payables automation platform Tipalti has raised $150 million with the help of JPMorgan Chase. 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...

M-KOPA Raises $250 Million to Improve Financial Inclusion in Africa
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M-KOPA Raises $250 Million to Improve Financial Inclusion in Africa
May 15, 2023

M-KOPA has raised $250 million to expand its financial services offering across sub-Saharan Africa. 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....

Salsa Raises $10 Million to Help Platforms Embed Payroll Features
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Salsa Raises $10 Million to Help Platforms Embed Payroll Features
May 12, 2023

Salsa has raised $10 million to help software platforms embed payroll features inside their own products. 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,...

FinTech IPO Index Soars 9.3% as Blend, Open Lending Lead Earnings Rallies 
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FinTech IPO Index Soars 9.3% as Blend, Open Lending Lead Earnings Rallies 
May 12, 2023

Earnings, earnings, everywhere — and for the FinTech IPO Index, a notable rally marked the past five sessions. 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...