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VC Investor Confidence Drops in ‘Increasingly Uncertain Macroeconomic Environment’
June 06, 2025

The share of venture capital (VC) investors who expect VC funding to rise over the next year has fallen by 20 percentage points over the last six months, according to PitchBook. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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KeyBank Invests in Qolo After Launching Virtual Account Management Solution
June 05, 2025

Cleveland-headquartered KeyBank made an equity investment in Qolo, expanding the companies’ existing partnership focused on banking innovation. 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,...

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Thread AI Raises $20 Million for Composable AI Platform
June 05, 2025

Thread AI raised $20 million in a Series A funding round to increase the adoption of its composable artificial intelligence platform that helps enterprises design, deploy and scale AI-powered workflows. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Temasek Slashes Investments in Early-Stage Companies by 88%
June 04, 2025

Temasek, which is Singapore’s state-owned investment group and one of the world’s biggest investors, reportedly slashed its investments in early-stage companies by 88% over a three-year period. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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FinTech OatFi Raises $24 Million for B2B Embedded Financing Platform
June 03, 2025

OatFi said it has raised $24 million in a Series A round to build a B2B credit network. 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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SemperVirens Launches Accelerator as FinTechs Scramble for Post-Seed Growth
June 02, 2025

For fledgling FinTechs chasing their first paying customer, the toughest stretch often begins after the seed check clears. Because building a company is a long journey. From concept to funding and finally go-to-market, each stage brings fresh obstacles. In the current macro climate, capital is scarcer thanks...

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Dojo Secures $190 Million to Accelerate Growth of In-Person Commerce Solution
May 30, 2025

Dojo, a payments technology provider in the United Kingdom, secured a $190 million investment from global growth investment firm Vitruvian Partners to accelerate its growth in the U.K. and expand across Europe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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VOX Funding Secures $150 Million Credit Facility for SMB Financing
May 29, 2025

VOX Funding has secured a $150 million credit facility from Raven Capital to continue expanding its flexible financing options for U.S. businesses. 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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Grammarly Secures $1 Billion Financing Amid Evolution Into AI Productivity Platform
May 29, 2025

Grammarly announced $1 billion in financing from General Catalyst’s Customer Value Fund (CVF), saying it will use the financing for product innovation, scaling its sales and marketing, and making strategic acquisitions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...