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Scooters Vs. Bikes: Who’s Winning This Week?
June 13, 2018

It’s not exactly Ali vs. Foreman — or Anakin vs. Obi Wan, if you prefer. Yet, when it comes to the next big thing in mobility-as-a-service, the scooter-vs.-bicycle storyline is getting interesting. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Why The World Needs Artisanal Marshmallows
May 29, 2018

If one were trying to come up with the most millennial-sounding product imaginable, it would be hard to do much better than an artisanal marshmallow. It’s so millennial-sounding, in fact, that it could almost pass for a derogatory euphemism for those born during the last...

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Smartphone Startup Essential Looks For Buyers
May 25, 2018

Essential Products Inc., co-founded by Android creator Andy Rubin, will reportedly go up for sale, and has even received interest from one potential buyer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Cisco’s Former CEO Says Government Is Hurting Startups
May 11, 2018

According to John Chambers, former chief executive of networking giant Cisco Systems, if the U.S. wants to continue to be a technological innovation leader, the government is going to have to step up its efforts to support startups in the country. In a CNBC interview, Chamber argued that...

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SoftBank Driving Investments In Silicon Valley Startups
April 16, 2018

Silicon Valley startups have been raising more money in recent months, and they have SoftBank of Japan largely to thank. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Silicon Valley Gearing Up For Tech IPO Bonanza
April 16, 2018

Silicon Valley is preparing for a slew of new initial public offerings, as some of the well known and most highly-valued technology startups will go public during the next year-and-a-half to two years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Kalanick Joins City Storage Systems As CEO
March 21, 2018

Travis Kalanick, the ex-Uber chief executive, has found a new job leading City Storage Systems, a startup that repurposes distressed real estates such as parking lots and strip malls. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Tencent And Allianz Invest $160M Into Mobile Banking Startup
March 21, 2018

As it builds a retail bank from the ground up, N26 has notched $160 million in a Series C funding round led by Allianz and Tencent. For the round, Allianz invested through its Allianz X investment arm, TechCrunch reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Ripple Wants To Invest In Startups That Can Advance XRP
March 13, 2018

Ripple, the blockchain payments company, is gearing up to invest in startups and technology firms that create more uses for its cryptocurrency XRP. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...