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Platform Businesses Dominate End of Year SPAC, IPO Activity
December 17, 2021

We’re at the very tail end of 2021, and depending on where — and when — you look, the SPAC sector is either dead or rising, phoenix-like, from ashes.    Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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AI eCommerce Tech Firm Rokt Raises $325M at $1.95B Valuation
December 16, 2021

Artificial intelligence (AI) eCommerce technology platform Rokt closed a $325 million Series E funding round at a $1.95 billion valuation, with funding led by Tiger Global and participation by Wellington Management, Whale Rock Capital Management, Pavilion Capital and existing shareholder Square Peg. Get the Full...

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Indian Ride-Hailing App Ola Nets $500M
December 16, 2021

Ola, the Indian-based ride-hailing startup that competes with Uber, has generated a $500 million from investors, according to a Thursday (Dec. 16) report from Reuters.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Reddit Confidentially Files Draft Registration with SEC for IPO
December 16, 2021

The social media platform Reddit is planning to go public and recently submitted a draft registration statement as part of its S-1 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Indian FinTech Uni Raises $70M at $350M Valuation
December 15, 2021

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) startup Uni has brought in a huge Series A round for $70 million, according to a Wednesday (Dec. 15) report from the Economic Times. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Noname Security Becomes First API Security Unicorn With $135M Funding Round
December 15, 2021

Israel-based API security company Noname Security on Wednesday (Dec. 15) locked down $135 million in a Series C fundraising round at a $1 billion valuation, making it the first API security unicorn — a private company with a valuation of at least $1 billion. Get...

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Indian Payment Tech Platform Juspay Raises $60M to Invest in Product Development
December 15, 2021

India-based Juspay Technologies has raised $60 million in Series C funding in a round led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2, the company announced Wednesday (Dec. 15). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Papaya Raises $50M to Improve Bill Payment
December 15, 2021

Consumer payments firm Papaya is looking to help people pay more of their bills — and pay them on time. 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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Luxury Reseller Rebag Bags $33M in Series E
December 15, 2021

The online luxury goods reseller Rebag says it has raised $33 million through a Series E round, bringing the firm’s total funding to $101 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...