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Saudi Delivery-as-a-Service Company BARQ Raises $4M
February 07, 2022

BARQ, a Delivery-as-a-Service (DaaS) startup, has raised $4 million in its latest funding round to deliver growth, WAYA reported Monday (Feb. 7). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Regulation
Most Americans Dissatisfied With US Government Regulation
February 07, 2022

There’s more bad news for the Biden administration. 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 this form, you...

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Sequoia Leads $450M Investment into Polygon
February 07, 2022

Venture capital firm Sequoia Capital has led a $450 million investment in blockchain network Polygon as part of a larger effort to fund Web3, CNBC reported Monday (Feb. 7). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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UK VC Firm SuperSeed Raises $41M
February 07, 2022

U.K. venture capital firm SuperSeed has wrapped the first closing of its new fund at 31 million pounds ($41 million) targeting a final close of 50 million pounds ($67 million). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

B2B Payments
BNPL for Business Enables Pricey IT Investments, Helps Retain Customers
February 07, 2022

While working at a tech company, Kush Kella, who is now CEO and co-founder of Vartana, was exposed to the market of hardware and software financing. He found out that it’s an established, old market with many banks playing in the space and offering traditional...

Retail
Initiatives Advance French Retailer Carrefour’s Billion-Dollar Digital Expansion Strategy
February 07, 2022

French retail giant Carrefour has announced a series of digital initiatives across its European markets, making good on its recent pledge to increase digital investments by about 50% between 2022 and 2026, the equivalent of 3 billion euros (about $3.5 billion). Get the Full Story...

Retail
Auto Retailers Tap Tech to Cut Risk of Finding, Buying Used Cars in Unfamiliar Places
February 07, 2022

Used cars have never been more popular, scarce or expensive. 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 this...

Banking
Rent-a-Bank Model May Be Living on Borrowed Time
February 07, 2022

As FinTechs gain ground within financial services, as banks partner with these digital-first upstarts to broaden their offerings, several business practices are coming under scrutiny and under fire. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Retail
Dolce & Gabbana to Manage Wholesale Beauty Business in-House
February 07, 2022

Dolce & Gabbana is launching a beauty division as part of its plan to bring the company’s 30-year-old $544 million wholesale beauty business in-house and diversify its revenue beyond fashion, the Financial Times (FT) reported Monday (Feb. 7). Get the Full Story Complete the form...