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Today In Payments: Feedzai Raises $200 Million; Robinhood Files With SEC, Will Trade On NASDAQ
March 24, 2021

In today’s top news, FinTech Feedzai is now valued at $1 billion, and Robinhood has confidentially filed to go public. Plus, delivery firm goPuff is now valued at $8.9 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

B2B Payments
Today In B2B: Afterpay CFO Talks Data Strategy; AvidXchange Eyes IPO
March 24, 2021

Today in B2B payments, Afterpay CFO Laura Nadler discusses her digital-first strategy, and AvidXchange plans for an IPO. Plus, Billtrust files its first earnings report, Lufthansa offers a new payment program for corporate travelers, and BMO and Moneris team up on B2B payments. Get the...

Retail
Today In Retail: At Home Group Sales Soar 41.3 Pct; Care/of To Launch Vitamin Collection...
March 24, 2021

In today’s top retail news, At Home Group Inc. reported a 41.3 percent net sales rise in the fourth quarter, while Care/of will bring a new vitamin collection to Target. Plus, a West Coast golf upstart is aimingto innovate with on-course unattended retail kiosks. Get...

B2B Payments
HSBC Unveils One-Stop Service For Small Business Owners
March 24, 2021

HSBC has unveiled a new mobile banking service that gives small business owners a single place to take care of all their financial tasks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Investments
Self-Storage Marketplace Neighbor.com Grabs $53 Million in Venture Funding
March 24, 2021

Got stuff? Neighbor.com is betting you do — as are its investors, who have just ponied up $53 million more in venture funding. The company said it will use the cash to build up its marketplace, which connects owners of underused property to customers looking...

Retail
Restaurant Habits In The Post-COVID Future, By The Numbers
March 24, 2021

The last year has been difficult, often even devastating, for restaurants, but alongside these challenges came a huge outpouring of innovation, with many restaurants implementing new digital technologies and operational solutions to carry them through the year. As restaurants pivoted, so did consumers, adopting new...

Investments
Chauffeur Service Blacklane Notches $26 Million For Expansion
March 24, 2021

Chauffeur service Blacklane, based in Berlin, has taken on the Big Apple this month, launching a new service in New York City. The company announced Wednesday (March 24) that it has raised 22 million euros (about $26 million) from existing shareholders. Get the Full Story Complete...

Investments
Fanatics Scores $12.8 Billion Valuation With $320 Million Funding Round
March 24, 2021

The mammoth sports merchandise company Fanatics has doubled in valuation in the last eight months, thanks in part to $320 million in new funding. As CNBC reported on Wednesday (March 24), Fanatics’ valuation rose from $6.2 billion in August 2020 to $12.8 billion. The new...

IPO
India Sees Highest IPO Funding In 13 Years
March 24, 2021

Indian companies have generated more than $2 billion through initial public offerings (IPOs) thus far in 2021, the highest level of IPO fundraising in the country since 2008. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...