Google has inked a pact with China’s multinational investment holding conglomerate Tencent Holdings in a deal that cross-licenses a number of patents. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...
There have been a lot of smart card products announced over the last few years — Plastc, Coin, Stratos — that have generated a lot of buzz, but haven’t really had much success taking hold. Plastc blew up on launch and went under with $9 million worth...
Automakers that want in on ridesharing, self-driving cars or innovative car financing options aren’t always developing their own technologies or starting their own ventures. Some are taking an alternate approach to speed up development or add new business lines: They’re simply investing in another company...
Some entrepreneurs want to change the world. Some come to the market hoping to disrupt a segment, burn everything that came before them and recreate whatever vertical they have taken on in their own image. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
Instagram’s brand discovery game is strong. 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 agree to...
A popular eCommerce retailer, which has been called the “Costco for millennials,” is attracting potential investors, according to The New York Post. Both General Mills and Bed Bath & Beyond are considering investing in Boxed.com. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
Reebok wants to make the average gas station a healthier place. According to a post on its website, the fitness and athletic apparel company is trying to see if the future of gas stations can be as fit as electric cars, which are displacing their...
One of the largest eCommerce sites in China plans to invest more than 20 billion yuan — or $3.11 billion USD — in the country’s northeastern “rustbelt” region, Business of Fashion reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
The hot topics in B2B venture capital these days are often cutting-edge technologies like blockchain and data analytics. Indeed, these spaces secured significant funding in this week’s B2B venture capital roundup. But a lesser-discussed market grabbed the largest investment of the week: logistics. In total,...
