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Swiss Startup PeakData Raises $12M in Series A
August 22, 2022

Swiss HealthTech startup PeakData raised €12.1 million ($12 million) in a Series A round led by AlbionVC, which also saw participation from Octopus Ventures and Heal Capital. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Convenience Stores Use Rewards to Drive Restaurant, Grocery and Fuel Sales
August 22, 2022

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Walmart Book Club Launches New Chapter for Retail Giant’s Book Dept
August 22, 2022

Calling it the “next chapter” for its book department, Walmart has launched the Walmart Book Club, the retail goliath announced Monday (Aug. 22). 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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Furniture, Large Home Goods B2B Platform GigaCloud Closes $41M IPO
August 22, 2022

Large-parcel B2B eCommerce platform GigaCloud Technology has closed a $41 million initial public offering (IPO) as well as a full over-allotment option of about 3.4 million Class A ordinary shares. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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BNPL Firm Tamara Picks Up $100M in Series B 
August 22, 2022

Saudi Arabian buy now, pay later (BNPL) startup Tamara has raised a $100 million Series B equity round led by Sanabil Investments with participation from Coatue, Shorooq Partners, Endeavor Catalyst and existing investor Checkout.com. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Fintech Investments
Payments FinTech Highline Looks to Expand After $13M Series A
August 22, 2022

Dallas-based payments FinTech Highline Technologies announced Monday (Aug. 22) that it has raised $13 million in a Series A funding round. 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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Spend Management Platform Coupa Expands Cash Visibility Features
August 22, 2022

Business spend management solution provider Coupa Software has added new innovations to its Coupa Treasury product, aiming to give companies better visibility into their cash position and cash projection.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Kasisto Secures $15.5M to Advance AI in Financial Services
August 22, 2022

Financial services digital experience platform Kasisto closed a $15.5 million Series C extension round to advance innovation in artificial intelligence (AI) in the banking sector and continue investing in product development. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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FinTech Lenders Scramble for Investors as More Loans Backed With Deposits
August 22, 2022

FinTech lenders are backing more loans with deposits as investors become tougher to find amid rising interest rates and expectations for higher yields. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...