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Messaging Platform Quiq Notches $12.5M For AI Build-Out
July 25, 2019

Messaging firm Quiq raised $12.5 million in a series B funding round led by the Foundry Group that will enable it to build out its services with artificial intelligence (AI). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Vietnam Startup Funding Jumps 90 Pct. YOY
July 24, 2019

Startup companies in Vietnam, ranging from FinTech to logistics and artificial intelligence, are attracting a record amount of venture capital money in the country, according to a report by the Financial Times. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Gusto Raises $200M Series D, Plans East Coast Expansion
July 24, 2019

Payroll startup Gusto announced Wednesday (July 24) that it has raised $200 million led by former U.S. Vice President Al Gore’s Generation Investment Management and Fidelity Management & Research Company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Marketing Startup Pomona Raises $3M To Expand Data For Brands
July 24, 2019

An Indonesian startup that provides consumer brands with omnichannel marketing and sales products, including cash-back rewards, has raised $3 million in a Series A-2 funding round, according to a report by TechCrunch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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SoftBank To Unveil New Vision Fund To Boost Global Tech Investments
July 23, 2019

Japan’s SoftBank is going to launch a second investment vehicle based on its mega popular $100 billion Vision Fund, according to a report by The Telegraph. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Home Services, Served by (Lots Of) Capital
July 23, 2019

Home services may be the next frontier in real estate — and possibly, a bit less dependent on new transactions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Thumbtack Closes $150M Funding Round To Grow Services Marketplace
July 23, 2019

Thumbtack, a local services marketplace that matches consumers with professionals like plumbers and yoga teachers, has raised $150 million in a funding round and has a valuation of around $1.7 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Tapcart Raises $4M For Mobile Shopping App Growth
July 23, 2019

Santa Monica-based tech startup Tapcart Inc., which helps businesses set up mobile shopping apps, completed a $4 million seed funding round led by venture firm Greycroft. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Robinhood Raises $323M On $7.6B Valuation
July 22, 2019

Stock trading app Robinhood has announced a $323 million Series E financing round, which brings the company’s valuation to $7.6 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...