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eCommerce
eCommerce Platform Nacelle Nets $50 Million in Funding
August 19, 2021

Headless eCommerce platform Nacelle has generated $50 million in Series B funding, the company announced Thursday (August 19). Tiger Global funded the latest funding round, which follows the company’s Series A funding six months ago. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Investments
D1 Brands Announces $123M In Series A Financing
August 19, 2021

D1 Brands, which buys Amazon’s Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) brands, announced it has locked in $123 million in Series A financing in a round led by asset management firm CoVenture and venture capital firm Crossbeam Venture Partners. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

B2B Payments
Transcard, Previse Partner On Early Payment Discounts
August 19, 2021

The payments company Transcard announced Thursday (August 19) it was working with the embedded finance Previse on a new early payment discount solution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Banking
SPAC-Bound Green Banking Startup Aspiration Bets On Conscientious Consumer Demand
August 19, 2021

Long before its SPAC announcement on Wednesday (Aug. 18), green banking startup Aspiration was making waves in the FinTech space, with its ESG-friendly business plan aimed at helping its five million customers become financially successful without impacting the environment. When customers use its services to...

Retail
Today In Food Tech: SpartanNash Boosts Margins; Ocado Sales Fall
August 19, 2021

Today in restaurant and grocery tech news, SpartanNash rethinks its supply chain, while Just Eat Takeaway.com launches a debit card. Plus, Ocado has a rough few months. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Bitcoin
Bitcoin Daily: Coinbase Makes Japan Debut; Former SEC Chair Joins Fireblocks Board
August 19, 2021

Coinbase, a popular crypto exchange, is being rolled out in Japan, according to a company blog post. 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...

B2B Payments
Zact, ITILITE Collaborate On Travel Expenses
August 19, 2021

The payments company Zact announced a partnership on Thursday (Aug. 19) with the business travel expense reimbursement platform ITILITE. 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...

B2B Payments
Fifth Third Private Bank Debuts Business Transition Advisory Team
August 19, 2021

Ohio-based Fifth Third Private Bank on Thursday (Aug. 19) announced the creation of the Business Transition Advisory team, a group aimed at readying business owners for the financial and personal responsibilities associated with a business transition, merger, acquisition or initial public offering. Get the Full...

Investments
Mobile Auto Repair Company RepairSmith Nets $42M In Funding
August 19, 2021

Full-service mobile auto repair and maintenance firm RepairSmith on Thursday (Aug. 19) announced it has raised $42 million in a Series B funding round from investors, including TI Capital, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche Ventures and Spring Mountain Capital. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...