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WorldRemit Parent Zepz Reportedly Shelves IPO Plans to Focus on Profits
July 13, 2022

Global money transfer startup Zepz, the parent company of WorldRemit, is reportedly putting its planned initial public offering (IPO) on hold while it focuses on profitability amid management turnover and alleged account issues.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Deutsche Bank: 2023 Should Bring More Nordic IPOs
July 12, 2022

Nordic IPOs are likely to do better before the first half of next year is over, according to statistics from Deutsche Bank, compared to the lull in the region now. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Motive Partners Closes $2.5B Flagship Capital Fund
July 12, 2022

FinTech-focused private equity firm Motive Partners has closed its second flagship fund, Motive Capital Fund 2, totaling $2.54 billion in capital commitments for the fund and its related investment vehicles, according to a Tuesday (July 12) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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LianLian Global Eyes Hong Kong IPO as it Seeks New Funding
July 12, 2022

Cross-border payments company LianLian Global could seek as much as 1.5 billion yuan ($223 million) as the Ant Group competitor eyes an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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BlackFin Closes €350M Fund for European FinTechs, InsurTechs
July 11, 2022

BlackFin Capital Partners has announced Monday (July 11) a second closing, for €350 million ($351 million), of its Tech 2 fund, which is dedicated to European FinTechs and InsurTechs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Payment Platform Kadmos Raises $29M
July 11, 2022

Berlin-based FinTech startup Kadmos has secured 29 million euros ($29 million) to grow its payment processing platform for migrant workers, according to a Monday (July 11) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Klarna Raises $800M at $6.7B Valuation
July 11, 2022

Klarna has raised $800 million in financing at a $6.7 billion post-money valuation from new and existing investors to grow its position in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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ArK Kapital Raises $153M to Invest in European Tech
July 08, 2022

Stockholm-based startup ArK Kapital has secured an additional 150 million euros (about $153 million) in funding to invest in European technology founders, Tech Funding News reported Friday (July 8). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Creditas Raises $200M, Buys Brazilian Bank
July 08, 2022

Brazilian lender Creditas is raising $200 million and buying a bank and a mortgage startup in a move to bolster profitability, according to a Friday (July 8) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...