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Indian Online Supermarket Grofers Eyes Going Public Via SPAC
February 11, 2021

Grofers, an Indian online grocer, is looking at taking itself public in the U.S. by merging with a blank-check company. Such a move would be part of the intensifying trend of using such a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Plus Raises $200 Million To Mass Produce Autonomous Trucks
February 10, 2021

Plus, formerly known as Plus.ai, which works in automated trucking, is done with a $200 million funding round, 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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SPAC Led By Rocket Internet Co-Founder Files For IPO In $250 Million Deal
February 10, 2021

Rocket Internet Growth Opportunities Corp., a blank-check company whose management team includes members of Rocket Internet’s leadership, plans to go public on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in a $250 million deal, according to a Form S-1 filing. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Amazon-Backed Electric Vehicle Startup Rivian Eyes 2021 IPO
February 10, 2021

Electric vehicle startup Rivian Automotive, which counts Amazon and Ford Motor Company among its investors, is eyeing the possibility of a September initial public offering (IPO) at a $50 billion valuation, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday (Feb. 10), citing sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Thrasio Pulls In $750 Million To Continue Acquisitions Of Amazon Sellers
February 10, 2021

Massachusetts-based Thrasio keeps bringing in the investor bucks. This time around, it’s $750 million in an “equity round” funded mostly by existing investors, including Oaktree and Advent. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Startup Nymbus Closes $53 Million Series C To Scale BaaS
February 10, 2021

Banking-as-a-service (BaaS) startup Nymbus raised $53 million in a Series C funding round led by existing investor Insight Partners. 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...

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SPAC Goes The Quarterback: Kaepernick Files To Create Socially Conscious SPAC
February 09, 2021

Colin Kaepernick is leading a new special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) focused on social justice, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Monzo Looks To Top Off Series G With $69 Million Down Round
February 09, 2021

London FinTech Monzo is looking to top up its Series G funding round by £50 million ($69 million) on a lower valuation, UK Tech News reported on Tuesday (Feb. 8). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Multilingual Neobank Fair Raises $20 Million To Address Racial Wealth Gap
February 09, 2021

The multilingual neobank startup Fair raised $20 million in less than 40 days and is preparing to launch to the general public in April, with early bird memberships available in March, the company said in a press release on Tuesday (Feb. 9). The backers were...