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Logistics Startup Lalamove Goes Unicorn With $300M Investment
February 21, 2019

Lalamove, an on-demand delivery and logistics startup based out of Hong Kong, has raised $300 million in a Series D funding round, which brings its valuation to $1 billion or more, granting it unicorn status, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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SoftBank-Backed On-Demand Physical Storage Startup Clutter Hits $600M Valuation
February 21, 2019

After its Vision Fund has invested in companies such as WeWork, Compass and Opendoor, SoftBank said on Wednesday (February 20) that it led a funding round for storage service firm Clutter. With a $200 million boost, the startup is said to have a post-investment value...

Fintech Investments
Why Not All FinTech Providers Are FinTech Firms
February 21, 2019

The distinction between firms that offer financial technology and FinTechs needs to be clearer, according to Provenir Managing Director Paul Thomas, and agility and forward-thinking are among the key differentiators. Here’s how financial tech companies can do more than just “talk the talk” when it...

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Lyft To List On Nasdaq, File IPO Next Week
February 20, 2019

Ride-hailing company Lyft is preparing to list shares on Nasdaq at the end of March, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Mojio Closes $40M Funding Round For Tech Dev, Hiring
February 20, 2019

Mojio, a company that focuses on connected car technology, has raised $40 million in a Series B funding round, according to reports. The firm previously raised $17 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Goldman-Backed Construction FinTech Rabbet Raises $8M
February 20, 2019

Rabbet, an intelligent construction finance platform, announced Wednesday (Feb. 20) it has raised $8 million in Series A funding. 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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Tencent Touts Aggressive Investment Plans
February 20, 2019

Go big or go home — that could describe Tencent’s aggressive investment philosophy, one whose pace will not ease, according to Martin Lau, president of the China-based internet firm that is responsible for WeChat and other digital tools. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Alibaba Invests: China International Capital
February 19, 2019

Alibaba, the Chinese eCommerce giant, has increased its stake in China International Capital Corp. to close to 12 percent, reported Reuters. 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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HSBC May Hold Off On Investments As China, UK Growth Slows
February 19, 2019

HSBC, the global bank, expressed caution on Tuesday (Feb. 19) that it may be forced to put off some investments in 2019 as it contends with slowing growth in China and the U.K. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...