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Brazilian eCommerce Platform Olist Raises $23 Million Led By Goldman Sachs
April 15, 2021

Olist, a Brazilian eCommerce solutions platform backed by SoftBank, has raised $23 million in investments from Goldman Sachs and others, Reuters reported on Thursday (April 15). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Walmart Backs Electric Vehicle Company Cruise
April 15, 2021

Walmart has invested in San Francisco-based Cruise, which is working on an all-electric fleet of self-driving cars, according to a press release. Walmart said it has been looking into the role of autonomous vehicles in the past few years, saying that it has “seen enough...

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Microsoft Leads Indonesian eCommerce Firm Bukalapak’s $234 Million
April 14, 2021

Bukalapak, an Indonesian eCommerce company, has raised $234 million in a funding round, Reuters reported. 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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QR Code Payment Provider Netstars Secures $60 Million Funding
April 14, 2021

Japanese QR code payment gateway provider Netstars Co. has completed a $60 million (6.6 billion yen) funding round, the company announced Wednesday (April 14). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Digital Pizza Ordering Startup Slice Notches $40 Million
April 14, 2021

Digital pizza ordering platform Slice raised $40 million in a funding round led by Cross Creek, Reuters reported on Wednesday (April 14). The startup’s valuation following the fundraise was not disclosed.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Digital Insurance Startup Clearcover Raises $200 Million
April 13, 2021

In a late-stage funding round, digital car insurance firm Clearcover has raised $200 million, Reuters reported. 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...

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AI Connected Fitness Startup Tempo Notches $220 Million
April 13, 2021

Silicon Valley fitness platform Tempo has raised $220 million in a Series C funding round led by SoftBank Vision Fund, according to Yahoo. Other backers included new investor Steadfast Venture Capital, and returning investors DCM, General Catalyst, Norwest Venture Partners and Bling Capital. This is the...

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Fortnite Maker Hits $28 Billion Valuation With $1 Billion Funding Round
April 13, 2021

Epic Games, maker of the colossal hit Fortnite, said on Tuesday (April 13) that its latest funding round has raised $1 billion, bringing the gaming company’s valuation to $28.7 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Huawei Bets $1 Billion On Electric Car Market In China
April 12, 2021

Car companies around the world are speeding forward with their electric car programs. Now, Huawei Technologies Co. said it wants to take on market leader Tesla. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...