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IPO
London FinTech Startup Zepz Mulls $6B NY Listing, Bypassing UK
February 02, 2022

London cross-border transfer startup Zepz is weighing an initial public offering (IPO) on Wall Street at an estimated $6 billion valuation, bypassing the U.K.’s push to drive more tech companies to list there, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday (Feb. 2) citing sources with insider information. Get...

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Vendor Procurement Platform VendorPM Raises $6M
February 02, 2022

VendorPM, a Canadian marketplace that lets property managers source, procure and manage service vendors, has raised $6 million in seed funding, according to a press release on Tuesday (Feb. 1). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Delta 9 Grabs $32M in Debt Financing
February 02, 2022

Delta 9 Cannabis Inc. on Tuesday (Feb. 1) entered into a $32 million debt-financing partnership with connectFirst Credit Union Ltd., with the money coming through First Calgary Financial. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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SEC’s Gensler Sees Need for Investor Protections in SPACs
February 02, 2022

Digital currency is not the only issue on Gary Gensler’s plate. 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...

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Startup Valuations Slashed as Investors Snip Purse Strings Amid Market Losses
February 02, 2022

The gravy train for startup valuations could be coming to a stop as worried investors snip purse strings amid market losses and underperforming initial public offerings (IPOs). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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eCommerce Feed Platform Channable Gets $61M for Expansion
February 01, 2022

Channable, an eCommerce feed management and pay-per-click (PPC) automation solution provider, has gotten over €55 million ($61 million) in funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Canadian FinTech Koho Nets $210M for Alternative to Payday Loans
February 01, 2022

Koho Financial, an online financial services provider, has raised $210 million in venture capital as it tries to expand its services to offer a new alternative for payday loans in Canada, The Globe and Mail reported Tuesday (Feb. 1). Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Reddit Co-Founder’s Firm 776 Management Raises $500M
February 01, 2022

Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian announced on Twitter that his venture capital firm 776 Management has raised over $500 million across two funds, Reuters reported Tuesday (Feb. 1). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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GWI Secures $180M for Audience Insights SaaS Platform
February 01, 2022

Audience insights software company GWI has raised more than $180 million in Series B funding, bringing the value of the firm to $850 million, the London-based company said Tuesday (Feb. 1). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...