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US 8-Month Tech IPO Drought Is Longest in This Century
September 18, 2022

The declines in the U.S. stock market that started early this year have scared off investors in technology startups and led to the longest stretch without a tech initial public offering (IPO) in this century. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Report: FinTech CRED to Invest in P2P Lending Platform LiquiLoans 
September 16, 2022

Credit card bill payment platform CRED is reportedly planning to invest $10 million in peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platform LiquiLoans. 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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Ratio Secures $411M to Grow BNPL, Financing Platform for SaaS Firms
September 15, 2022

B2B FinTech company Ratio has emerged from stealth and announced it has secured $411 million to grow its buy now, pay later (BNPL) and financing platform for Subscription-as-a-Service (SaaS) businesses and other recurring revenue firms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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FinTech IPO Index Sheds 2% as Slumping Tech Stocks Offset nCino, 9F Gains
September 15, 2022

The market routs continue, pretty much everywhere one looks. 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 form,...

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Axle Payments Rebrands to Denim Following $126M Series B
September 15, 2022

Axle Payments, a freight and logistics financial enablement platform, is rebranding itself as Denim following the close of a $126 million Series B round, comprised of $26 million in equity funding and $100 million in debt financing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Shyft Raises $16M, Taps Randal Meske as Next CEO
September 15, 2022

Global moving industry marketplace Shyft has closed a $16 million Series B funding round, with the startup also naming business veteran Randal Meske as its new CEO. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Roofr Raises $12M to Advance SaaS Platform for Roofers
September 15, 2022

All-in-one roofing software startup Roofr has raised $12 million in a Series A funding round to build out its Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform and provide roofers with an easy way to manage their projects. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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GETIDA Announces Strategic Investment for Its Platform for Amazon Sellers
September 14, 2022

Auditing and reconciliation services firm GETIDA has announced an investment from SIB Fixed Cost Reduction, a portfolio company of O2, a press release said. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Alibaba.com Launches $750K Manifest Grants Program for US SMBs
September 14, 2022

B2B eCommerce market Alibaba.com has rolled out its second annual small business grants program, a press release said Wednesday (Sept. 14). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...