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Thoma Bravo Becomes Giant Tech Investor, Steers Clear of Blockchain
September 05, 2024

Thoma Bravo Founder and Managing Partner Orlando Bravo said Thursday (Sept. 5) that while blockchain technology has promise, he and his firm are steering clear of companies and products in that space. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Nvidia Contributes to $160 Million Applied Digital Funding Round
September 05, 2024

Data center operator Applied Digital is the latest company benefiting from investors’ artificial intelligence appetites. 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 to our daily newsletter,...

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Flex Raises $3.2 Million for HSA and FSA Payment Acceptance
September 04, 2024

Health and wellness-focused FinTech Flex raised $3.2 million in seed 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 to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

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OpenAI Vet Sutskever’s Startup Reportedly Raises $1 Billion
September 04, 2024

Safe Superintelligence, the company co-founded by OpenAI veteran Ilya Sutskever, has reportedly raised $1 billion. 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 to our daily newsletter,...

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PayPal-Backed Ume Raises $15 Million to Expand Payment Network
September 04, 2024

Brazilian FinTech Ume has raised $15 million in a Series A funding round to expand its payment network and merchant services platform for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) on Pix. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Personal Finance and ‘Niche’ FinTechs Face Headwinds as Some Shut Down
September 03, 2024

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Dubai’s Ziina Raises $22 Million as UAE’s Small Business Sector Grows
September 03, 2024

Ziina has raised $22 million to provide FinTech services for UAE-based small businesses. 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 to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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Bridge Raises $40 Million for Global Stablecoin-Based Payments Platform
August 30, 2024

Bridge reportedly raised $40 million to support its efforts to build a stablecoin-based payments platform designed to simplify global money movement. 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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Affirm Leads Fintech IPO Index to 3.6% Gain for the Week of Aug. 26
August 30, 2024

It was a solid week for the Fintech IPO Index as Affirm, Bill.com and cloud-based digital banking provider Alkami led the group of 100 companies to a 3.6% gain for the week, closing the month of August at break-even as earnings season comes to a close....