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SoftBank-Backed On-Demand Physical Storage Startup Clutter Hits $600M Valuation
February 21, 2019

After its Vision Fund has invested in companies such as WeWork, Compass and Opendoor, SoftBank said on Wednesday (February 20) that it led a funding round for storage service firm Clutter. With a $200 million boost, the startup is said to have a post-investment value...

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Mojio Closes $40M Funding Round For Tech Dev, Hiring
February 20, 2019

Mojio, a company that focuses on connected car technology, has raised $40 million in a Series B funding round, according to reports. The firm previously raised $17 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Goldman-Backed Construction FinTech Rabbet Raises $8M
February 20, 2019

Rabbet, an intelligent construction finance platform, announced Wednesday (Feb. 20) it has raised $8 million in Series A funding. 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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Tencent Touts Aggressive Investment Plans
February 20, 2019

Go big or go home — that could describe Tencent’s aggressive investment philosophy, one whose pace will not ease, according to Martin Lau, president of the China-based internet firm that is responsible for WeChat and other digital tools. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Alibaba Invests: China International Capital
February 19, 2019

Alibaba, the Chinese eCommerce giant, has increased its stake in China International Capital Corp. to close to 12 percent, reported Reuters. 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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HSBC May Hold Off On Investments As China, UK Growth Slows
February 19, 2019

HSBC, the global bank, expressed caution on Tuesday (Feb. 19) that it may be forced to put off some investments in 2019 as it contends with slowing growth in China and the U.K. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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SoftBank, Abu Dhabi Plan To Pump Money Into New European Tech
February 18, 2019

European tech startups are getting a new source of funding thanks to a new $200 million investment from Japan-based SoftBank. The news comes as concern builds about young companies spending too much and not holding enough capital as worries about the global economy increase. Get...

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GoCardless Raises $75M In Funding For Organic Growth
February 18, 2019

GoCardless, the global player in recurring payments, announced Monday (February 18) it has landed $75 million in venture funding. 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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China Looks Abroad For SOE Investment
February 18, 2019

China is looking for foreign investment in its larger state-owned enterprises (SOEs). 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...