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China Mulls Stricter IPO Regulations For Shanghai’s STAR Board
March 10, 2021

Companies looking to file publicly on Shanghai’s STAR board could face stricter rules by Chinese regulators that would include requiring businesses to prove their technological chops. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Chinese Bike-Sharing Startup Hello Files US IPO
March 10, 2021

Bike-sharing startup Hello Inc. — formerly known as HelloBike, a survivor of China’s bike-sharing bubble  — has confidentially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the U.S., Bloomberg reported Wednesday (March 10), citing sources.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Venture Capitalists Rush To Back Tech Startups
March 10, 2021

Venture capitalists are rushing to back Silicon Valley technology startups at a dizzying pace, with increasing competition to fund the hottest new companies despite concerns of over-valuation, Financial Times (FT) reported on Wednesday (March 10). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Roblox Goes Public Wednesday; Price Set At $45 Per Share
March 09, 2021

Online games company Roblox has had its reference price set by the New York Stock Exchange at $45 for its direct listing expected Wednesday (March 10), Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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South Korean eCommerce Site Coupang Aims For $58 Billion Valuation
March 09, 2021

Korean eCommerce platform Coupang is looking to up its initial public offering (IPO) price, hoping to hit a valuation of $58 billion, Reuters reported on Tuesday (March 9).  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Healthcare Financial Platform Cedar Lands $200 Million In Series D Financing  
March 09, 2021

Healthcare financial engagement platform Cedar wrapped up a Tiger Global Management-led $200 million Series D financing round, bringing the firm’s valuation to $3.2 billion. Existing investors Concord Health Partners, Thrive Capital and Andreessen Horowitz also took part in the round, according to a Tuesday (March...

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Olo Highlights Five Key Takeaways In S-1 Filing For IPO
March 09, 2021

After filing an S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) last month, software-as-a-service (SaaS) company Olo, which creates digital ordering and delivery solutions for restaurants, announced the launch of its roadshow for an initial public offering (IPO) on Monday (March 8). The announcement stated that the...

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Old Meets New As Hong Kong’s WeLab Raises $75 Million From Allianz
March 08, 2021

WeLab, an Asian FinTech, has closed a Series C funding round and will come away with $75 million, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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AeroPay Raises $5 Million To Expand Digital Payments In Cannabis Industry
March 08, 2021

Digital payments platform AeroPay has raised over $5 million in a venture funding round to expand its reach in the cannabis industry and further develop features of its product, the company announced in a Monday (March 8) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form...