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Amid Rising Food Costs, Startups Monetize Would-Be Waste
February 16, 2022

In even the best of times, food waste is a huge problem for restaurants and grocery stores’ bottom lines. With inflation sending food prices skyrocketing, the issue is even more pressing than usual. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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With Productboard Valuation, Number Of Unicorns Hits 1,000
February 09, 2022

There are now 1,000 companies that can be considered “unicorns,” meaning startups now worth $1 billion or more, according to a Bloomberg report Wednesday (Feb. 9). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Automotive Lender Kuwy Launches Car Sale Platform
February 03, 2022

Indian automotive lending startup Kuwy has launched a Lending-as-a-Service (LaaS) platform to let customers purchase new and used cars. 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...

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Barclays Partners With Rainmaking to Help FinTech Founders 
February 03, 2022

Barclays has announced that it will help FinTech founders around the world grow and develop their companies. As part of a strategic partnership with corporate venture builder Rainmaking that was announced in a Thursday (Feb. 3) press release, Barclays will launch a new suite of...

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India’s Qlub Nets $17M for Its QR Code Restaurant Payments Platform
February 01, 2022

Qlub, a startup working on a speedy restaurant pay solution, has raised $17 million for seed financing, Business Standard reported Tuesday (Feb. 1). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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UK Startup InstaDeep Nets $100M to Expand its AI-Decisioning Tools
January 25, 2022

London’s InstaDeep, a startup providing artificial intelligence (AI) decision making tools, has raised $100 million in a Series B round, according to a Tuesday (Jan. 25) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Turkish Startups Snag Record $1.55B Funding in 2021, a 948% YoY Increase
January 25, 2022

In 2021, several countries set new annual records in terms of deal count and investment value, and Turkey was no different. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Indian Startups Promise 10-Minute Grocery Delivery but Spark Safety Concerns
January 23, 2022

Indian grocery startups are rolling out deliveries in 10 minutes or less, appealing to those who want “quick commerce,” Reuters reported Sunday (Jan. 23). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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UK’s Contactless Ordering Startup Leslie Makes US Debut
January 19, 2022

U.K.-based on-table ordering startup Leslie has brought its tech to food service and hospitality services in the U.S., just 12 weeks after its initial launch, according to a press release Wednesday (Jan. 19). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...