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ObEN Raises $5M From Tencent To Take On AI Celebrity Scene
July 19, 2017

ObEN, which uses artificial intelligence-powered tools to create avatars that look and sound like real people, announced it has raised $5 million in strategic investment from Tencent so that it can enter the AI celebrity scene. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Alcohol Delivery Startup Saucey Raises $5.4M
July 14, 2017

From alcohol to food and more, there are a variety of delivery services available for today’s tech-savvy consumer. 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...

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Pet Sitting Startup Rover Raises $65M
July 14, 2017

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In India, Fund Takes Shape In Hunt For Tech Unicorns
July 04, 2017

In the quest for the fabled unicorn, the tech kind, a new VC fund is taking shape. 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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Mastercard Announces Start Path 2017 Summer Class
June 26, 2017

Class is in session! For the summer. Today, (June 26), Mastercard announced news that it admitted six new startups into the Start Path program’s class of 2017. So far, Mastercard says that Start Path has helped 150 later-stage tech and FinTech startups grow from “good to great to...

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Startup Helps Millennials Plan For (And Afford) Their Future Family
June 23, 2017

Kids these days. Millennials are using FinTech to pay back their college loans, cover health care expenses and now, through FinTech startup Future Family, to get pregnant. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Rinse CEO On How To Clean Up In The On-Demand Laundry Biz
June 23, 2017

The dry cleaning industry isn’t working. Customers feel it, vendors feel it— but both parties need it to work. Everyone needs clean clothes, and those working in the industry have to make a living. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Twine Solves For X — The Employee Retention Issue
June 15, 2017

Finding the right person for the right position is a struggle that most human resources (HR) professionals face on a regular basis. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Uber Might Acquire Engineering Team From Car Valet Startup Luxe
June 12, 2017

Uber is in acquisition talks to fold in much of the engineering team from on-demand car valet startup Luxe. 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...