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Sony Launches $185M ‘Innovation Growth Fund’ For Tech Investments
July 03, 2019

To invest in companies within “key high-growth industries,” Sony is homing in on the world of investments in upstarts. The company has the goal of raising approximately $185 million or 20 billion JPY in a new tech startup fund, according to reports. Get the Full...

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Paris-Based Logistics Startup Cubyn Raises $13.5M
July 03, 2019

A logistics startup based out of Paris called Cubyn has raised about $13.5 million (€12 million) in a Series B funding round, according to a report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Japan-Based Challenger Bank Kyash Notches $14M To Expand
July 03, 2019

To continue its growth, FinTech firm Kyash has reportedly notched $14 million in funding. The investment was co-led by Mitsubishi UFJ Capital and Goodwater Capital, which has backed FinTech upstarts such as Stash, Toss in Korea and Monzo, according to reports. Get the Full Story...

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Ola Electric Reaches $1B Valuation With SoftBank Investment
July 02, 2019

Ola Electric, part of India’s largest ride-hailing company, has raised $250 million from SoftBank in a Series B financing round, according to a report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Currencycloud Secures Funding For X-Border Technology
July 02, 2019

As part of a Series E round, cross-border payment application programming interface (API) company Currencycloud has raised approximately £32 million. The company’s technology is reportedly used by many FinTechs, among other companies, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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UK Fund Aims To Match US Tech Startup Investments
July 02, 2019

A fund, backed by some of Cambridge’s most well-known scientists, called Ahren Innovation Capital has raised about £200 million ($254 million USD) to invest in U.K. startups, and compete with U.S. investment companies to keep startups in the region, according to a report by the Financial...

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Funding Pushes TripActions Travel Booking Service To $4B Valuation
June 28, 2019

Business travel platform TripActions has announced it has raised $250 million in Series D funding, bringing the company’s valuation to $4 billion. 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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WeGift Raises £4M In Funding To Boost Expansion To US
June 28, 2019

Digital rewards platform WeGift announced that it has raised £4 million (nearly $5.07 million USD) in Series A funding, led by Fred Destin at Stride.VC, who is also joining the company’s board of directors. Additional high-profile investors included SAP.iO and Unilever Ventures, as well as...

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Grab Raises Another $300M To Accelerate SE Asia Expansion
June 27, 2019

Southeast Asia’s largest ride-hailing company, Grab, has raised $300 million from Invesco, an asset manager, according to a report by Reuters.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...