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Ridesharing
Bird Raising New Funding At $2.5 Billion Valuation
July 23, 2019

The Santa Monica-based eScooter rental service Bird is being valued at $2.5 billion in a new funding round led by the venture capital firm Sequoia Capital.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

How Truck Factoring Revs America’s Retail Engine
July 23, 2019

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Investments
Robinhood Raises $323M On $7.6B Valuation
July 22, 2019

Stock trading app Robinhood has announced a $323 million Series E financing round, which brings the company’s valuation to $7.6 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Investments
Trax Raises $100M To Speed Deployment Of Computer Imaging Tech
July 22, 2019

Trax, a Singapore startup focused on the retail industry, announced that it has secured a $100 million Series D investment, led by HOPU Investments, one of Asia’s leading alternative asset managers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Investments
Senior Transport Service Onward Raises $1.5M
July 22, 2019

Onward revealed that it has raised $1.5 million in seed funding that will enable it to help seniors get to their destinations safely. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Etsy Spends $275M To Expand Into Music Instrument Market
July 22, 2019

Etsy announced that it is acquiring Reverb Holdings, a marketplace for new, used and vintage music gear. 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...

Ridesharing
Uber Debuts Subscription Service Bundle
July 22, 2019

Uber is testing a monthly subscription pass that would allow access to rides, scooters, bikes and food, according to a report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Regulation
Facebook FTC Settlement To Include Board Oversight
July 22, 2019

The Federal Trade Commission will soon announce the details of a settlement with Facebook over privacy violations, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal on Monday (July 22). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Investments
FOMO: The (Literal) Land Grab For Real Estate Startups
July 22, 2019

Call it groupthink, on a grand scale, to the tune of billions of dollars. 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...