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Subscription Services Provider ReCharge Lands $277 Million In Funding
May 06, 2021

ReCharge, which handles subscription services for other companies, has raised $277 million in venture capital, pegging its valuation at $2.1 billion, the company announced in a Thursday (May 6) press release. Investors in the Series B round include Summit Partners, Iconiq Growth, and Bain Capital Ventures. Get the...

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Singapore eCommerce Aggregator Rainforest Raises $36 Million In Seed Round
May 06, 2021

Singapore eCommerce brand aggregator Rainforest has raised $36 million in a seed funding round that included $6.5 million in equity financing, The Edge Singapore reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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SEC Chair To Talk Stock Trading Gamification At Thursday Hearing
May 05, 2021

Wall Street’s top regulator is looking into whether or not there may need to be rules leveled against brokerage apps that gamify stock trading, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) wrote on Wednesday (May 5). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Singapore’s SCI Ecommerce Notches $38 Million Amid IPO Plans
May 04, 2021

SCI Ecommerce, headquartered in Singapore, raised $37 million as part of a growth funding round led by Asia Partners. The new capital comes as the startup said it’s moving toward an initial public offering (IPO) before the year is out. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Wearable Health Tech Maker Oura Raises $100 Million
May 04, 2021

The wearable fitness manufacturer Oura announced a $100 million Series C on Tuesday (May 4), a funding round that brings the company’s total financing to just over $148 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Boost Raises $22 Million To Expand Commercial Card Tech Solutions
May 04, 2021

Boost Payment Solutions has closed a $22 million Series C funding round, the B2B payments optimization firm announced on Tuesday (May 4). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Don’t Call Us Gamblers: Robinhood Fires Back At Warren Buffett
May 03, 2021

One day after Warren Buffett likened its app to a “casino,” Robinhood fired back, calling the revered investor part of an “old guard” trying to keep out new blood. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Wealthsimple Eyes Fundraise On $3.5 Billion Valuation
May 02, 2021

Representatives of Wealthsimple, a Canadian investing website whose motto is “Get rich slow,” are discussing a valuation of more than $3.5 billion in new fundraising talks, Bloomberg reported, citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Bain Capital Amasses $11.8 Billion For North America Buyout Fund
May 02, 2021

Private equity powerhouse Bain Capital has raised $11.8 billion for a new fund, Reuters first reported. 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...