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“Pro-American” FinTech GloriFi Plans $1.7B SPAC Deal
July 26, 2022

GloriFi, a Dallas tech company that bills itself as “pro-freedom, pro-America, pro-capitalism,” is getting ready to go public in a blank check merger worth $1.7 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Balance Raises $56M for Online Global Trade With B2B eCommerce Checkout
July 26, 2022

B2B marketplace and eCommerce payments platform Balance announced a $56 million Series B fundraising round Tuesday (July 26), bringing the company’s total funding to $87 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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European PE Deals Climb 35% YoY in H1 2022, Tech Investors Hold Firm Against Headwinds
July 26, 2022

As European private equity (PE) funds adapt their strategies to the current climate of rising interest rates and a bear market, deals continue to pass the line despite a more cautious approach from investors and a longer-term exit vision. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Kitchen United Raises $100M Series C for Tech Hub
July 25, 2022

Ghost kitchen and restaurant technology hub Kitchen United raised $100 million in a Series C funding round to further evolve its multi-concept ordering technology platform currently being used by Burger King, Popeyes, Panera Bread, Wingstop, Brinker International and many others. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Finexio Grabs $14M at $100M Valuation in Series B Funding Round
July 25, 2022

B2B accounts payable (AP) Payments-as-a-Service (PaaS) company Finexio has closed a $30 million fundraising round at a $100 million pre-money valuation, according to a Monday (July 25) company press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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B2B Marketplace Cartona Raises $12M for Expansion
July 25, 2022

Cartona, an Egyptian B2B eCommerce marketplace for the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) space, has raised $12 million in Series A funding. 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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Report: Barclays Buying Stake in Crypto Company Copper
July 24, 2022

Barclays is reportedly buying a stake in crypto company Copper, which counts former U.K. Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond as an investor. 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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Surging Platform Stocks Lead FinTech IPO Group’s 8% Bounce
July 21, 2022

Earnings season is upon us, and the deluge for the FinTech IPO Index has yet to swell and break. 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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European VC Deal Value to Surpass €100B for Second Consecutive Year Despite Decline in Q2...
July 21, 2022

According to recent data from Pitchbook, European venture capital (VC) deal value hit €54.4 billion in the first half (H1) of 2022, with late-stage capital from international investors, larger traditional VC funds and nontraditional backers contributing 66.3% (€36.1 billion) to the total amount raised. Get...