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FinTech N26 Mulls New Funding Round
October 12, 2020

Just months after a fundraising round that left the company’s value at $3.5 billion, Berlin-based FinTech N26 is exploring seeking additional investments in calendar 2021, Bloomberg reported Monday (Oct. 12). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Razorpay Hits Unicorn Status Following $100M Series D
October 12, 2020

Indian startup Razorpay hit unicorn status after raising $100 million in a Series D funding round, the company said in a statement on Monday (Oct. 12). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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VCs And SPACs Raise $1B+ To Invest In Cloud, AI And More Despite Pandemic
October 09, 2020

Despite wide-ranging economic uncertainties and a challenging investment environment, venture capital (VC) firms and special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) are actively raising or seeking fresh funds for investment in the payments space. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Instant Pay Startup Clair Notches $4.5M To Help Gig Workers
October 09, 2020

New York City-based FinTech startup Clair has raised $4.5 million in seed funding to disrupt payday lending schemes and help gig workers and freelancers get paid instantly. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Consumer Need Fulfillment Co goPuff Nets $380M On A $3.9B Valuation
October 08, 2020

Philadelphia-based goPuff, which bills itself as a catch-all service to help people with everyday needs, has raised $380 million in funding, according to a report from FinSMEs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Instacart Value Skyrockets To $17.7B With $200M Funding Round
October 08, 2020

Unicorn delivery app Instacart has raised $200 million as part of a new financing round, which upped the company’s valuation to $17.7 billion, the Silicon Valley startup announced on Thursday (Oct. 8). The new round of funding came from existing investors Valiant Peregrine Fund and...

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Financial Wellness Startup Bloom Credit Closes $13M Series A Funding Round
October 08, 2020

The New York-based financial wellness startup Bloom Credit announced on Thursday (Oct. 8) that it has secured $13 million in Series A funding, led by $10 million from Allegis NL. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Former Restaurant Execs Seek $230M For SPAC
October 07, 2020

Tastemaker Acquisition Corp. is the latest newly-formed special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, seeking a ripe investment, the Nation’s Restaurant News reported. 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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VC Firm Greycroft Raises $680M In Search Of Next Venmo, Subscription Startups
October 06, 2020

Venture capital firm Greycroft, based in New York and Los Angeles, has raised $680 million to fund new startups, according to Bloomberg, looking for “the next Bumble or Venmo.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...