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Stripe Sees Boom In Investor Interest
June 14, 2021

Payments company Stripe has begun offering investors the opportunity to snatch up substantial stakes in the company from existing shareholders, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday (June 14). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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ResTech Startup Popmenu Notches $65 Million Led By Tiger Global
June 11, 2021

The restaurant software-as-a-service (SaaS) startup Popmenu raised $65 million in a Series C funding round led by Tiger Global, according to a press release on Friday (June 11). Additional backers included new investor Salesforce Ventures and existing investors Bedrock Capital, Base10 Partners and Felicis Ventures....

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Real Estate Startup Flyhomes Nets $150 Million For US Expansion
June 10, 2021

Flyhomes, which works in real estate, has completed a Series C funding round with $150 million, according to a press release. 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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Mexican Digital Payment Platform Clip Raises $250 Million
June 10, 2021

Payments FinTech Clip, based in Mexico, has received $250 million from the SoftBank Latin America Fund as well as Viking Global Investors, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Klarna Lands $639 Million, Valuing BNPL Company At $45.6 Billion
June 10, 2021

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) company Klarna has landed $639 million in venture funding. In a Thursday (June 10) announcement, the company said it would use the new funds to expand internationally and further capture retail customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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LinkedIn Jumps Onboard With Virtual Events Provider Hopin
June 09, 2021

Virtual events provider Hopin said it has landed LinkedIn as an investor and partner. The two companies plan to collaborate to offer new opportunities for event organizers, according to a Wednesday (June 9) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Online Fitness Firm Liteboxer Notches $20 Million
June 08, 2021

At-home boxing fitness company Liteboxer has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round, the company announced in a Tuesday (June 8) press release. 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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Investors Back Alternative Proteins As Market Grows
June 08, 2021

Consumer interest in plant-based foods continues to grow, and investors are taking note. The global plant-based market is projected to reach over $20 billion by 2030, up from $7 billion in 2020, and new startups are emerging every week to capture this demand. Get the...

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Credit Sesame Raises $51 Million, Acquires FinTech Software Platform
June 08, 2021

Credit Sesame has raised $51 million in growth capital and has seen its premium subscriptions grow by 200 percent annually, the financial wellness platform announced on Tuesday (June 8). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...