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Moonfire Raises $115 Million for AI-Centric Early-Stage Startups
May 24, 2023

Moonfire Ventures has raised $115 million for European early-stage startups and the artificial intelligence (AI) space. 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....

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Fast-Casual Brands Prepare IPOs as Sector Bounces Back
May 24, 2023

With fast-casual chains’ stocks outperforming the restaurant industry, more brands, including Panera and Cava, are looking to capitalize on the industry’s recovery. 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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Figure Raises $70 Million to ‘Deploy Humanoids Into the Workforce’
May 24, 2023

Artificial intelligence company Figure has raised $70 million toward its goal of commercialized, humanoid robots. 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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CyberVadis Raises $7.5 Million for Third-Party Cyber Risk Management Platform
May 23, 2023

CyberVadis has raised 7 million euros (about $7.5 million) to grow its Third Party Cyber Risk Management 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...

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Builder.ai Raises $250 Million Amid Surge in AI Investments
May 23, 2023

London’s Builder.ai has raised $250 million to expand its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered software 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, PYMNTS Today. By...

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QED Raises $925 Million Amid ‘Difficult Market’
May 23, 2023

FinTech-focused venture capital firm QED Investors has closed two funds worth $925 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 to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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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...

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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...

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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...