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Education Platform Nerdy To Go Public By Merging With SPAC
January 29, 2021

Education gig economy platform Nerdy Inc. has struck a deal to go public by merging with TPG Pace Tech Opportunities, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), according to a Friday (Jan. 29) announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Backlash: Retail Traders Sue Robinhood Over Suspension Of Buy Orders
January 29, 2021

Retail traders in two states have sued Robinhood, the app intended to make stock trading accessible, over the decision made to stop buy orders on GameStop (GME) stock and other “meme stocks” like AMC Theaters, in the current controversy involving Reddit and the stock market,...

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Coinbase Says It Will IPO Via Direct Listing
January 28, 2021

Coinbase plans to go public through a direct listing, bypassing the traditional initial public offering (IPO) method, 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 additional...

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WeWork Could Merge With SPAC — Or Land Private Investment
January 28, 2021

In a year in which over 80 new special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) have made their debut, WeWork is in discussions to merge with a blank-check company, noted The Wall Street Journal, citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Ireland’s Scalapay Raises $48 Million For BNPL Services Expansions
January 28, 2021

Third-party buy now, pay later (BNPL) solution Scalapay has raised $48 million in a 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 additional logins...

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Challenger Bank Dave Wins $100 Million Credit Facility From Victory Park Capital
January 28, 2021

U.S. challenger bank Dave has secured a $100 million credit facility from alternative investment firm Victory Park Capital (VPC). 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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China’s Didi Chuxing Lands $300 Million For Driverless Cars
January 28, 2021

Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing has raised $300 million for its autonomous driving unit, adding to the $500 million the company raised in May, according to a Reuters report on Thursday (Jan. 28). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Brazilian FinTech Nubank Raises $400 Million, Expanding In Latin America
January 28, 2021

Brazilian FinTech Nubank raised $400 million in a Series G funding round led by Singapore’s GIC, Whale Rock and Invesco, Nubank said in a Thursday (Jan. 28) blog post.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Squarespace Announces IPO Plans; Files Confidentially With SEC
January 28, 2021

Squarespace announced that it had applied for a confidential registration to go public with the Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC), a release says. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...