Partnerships

Partnerships
Credit Karma Hires Bitmatica Team to Bolster Data Science, Engineering Work
August 31, 2021

Credit Karma has hired the software consulting firm Bitmatica to bolster data science and engineering work. The team, which specializes in web and mobile development, had previously helped build Lightbox, its first-of-a-kind enterprise platform, according to a company press release. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Prosus Reaches $4.7B Deal For India’s BillDesk
August 31, 2021

Dutch technology investment firm Prosus is closing a $4.7 billion deal to acquire Indian payment firm BillDesk, which Prosus will combine with its FinTech PayU, also in India.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Ideanomics Buys VIA Motors to Bolster Electric Vehicle Growth
August 30, 2021

Ideanomics, a FinTech company, plans to buy electric commercial vehicle firm VIA Motors in an all-stock deal valuing the company at approximately $630 million, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Visa, UnionBank Collaborate To Offer FinTechs Personalized Payment Gateways
August 30, 2021

UnionBank of the Philippines is partnering with Visa’s FinTech Fast Track program as a bank identification number (BIN) sponsor that will enable FinTechs in the country to develop personalized payment gateways. The bank is the first company from the Philippines to join Visa’s program as...

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Dublin’s Ion Raises Offer for Credit Info Provider Cerved
August 29, 2021

European FinTech group Ion has continued pursuing Italy-based credit and data provider Cerved, now offering €2.54 billion. 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...

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Banco Inter Acquires FinTech Startup USEND
August 27, 2021

Brazilian digital bank Banco Inter SA has reached an agreement to acquire FinTech startup USEND as part of its plan to reach beyond its South American borders, according to a securities filing, MarketScreener reported Friday (Aug. 27). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Last-Mile Provider Point Pickup Buys GrocerKey
August 26, 2021

Last-mile provider Point Pickup Technologies has acquired white-label eCommerce platform GrocerKey, a move the company says will let retailers “take back control from Instacart.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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LaCore Teams With Sezzle To Offer eCommerce Merchants BNPL Option
August 26, 2021

Payments platform LaCore Payment Technologies (LPT) will now offer a buy now, pay later (BNPL) option to its eCommerce merchants as a preferred payment method via a strategic partnership with BNPL startup Sezzle.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Limonetik Sees Huge Post-Acquisition Payments Growth In Africa And Asia
August 26, 2021

Playing in the big leagues. That is the new environment French payment platform Limonetik finds itself in, according to CEO and Co-founder Christophe Bourbier, following its acquisition by cross-border payments leader Thunes in July. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...