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Smartfin to Invest $257 Million in European B2B Tech Companies
January 09, 2025

Growth equity investor Smartfin has closed a new growth fund at 250 million euros (about $257 million), saying it will focus on growth-stage B2B technology companies across Europe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Blockchain Startup Movement Labs Eyes $3 Billion Valuation With $100 Million Funding
January 09, 2025

As the cryptocurrency market recovers from the crash following the collapse of FTX, and if regulatory pressures ease as anticipated, expect to hear crypto startups making some noise. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Abstract Raises $4.8 Million for AI-Powered Regulatory Risk Management Platform
January 09, 2025

Abstract raised $4.8 million in seed funding to accelerate the development of its artificial intelligence-powered platform that helps businesses anticipate how proposed changes in government policy may affect them. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Google Helps AI Agent Fazeshift Raise $4 Million in Seed Funding
January 07, 2025

Fazeshift, an accounts receivable-focused artificial intelligence (AI) agent, has raised $4 million in seed 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 to our daily newsletter,...

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Microsoft to Invest $3 Billion in Cloud and AI Infrastructure in India
January 07, 2025

Microsoft said it will invest $3 billion to build cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure in India over the next two years, aiming to help the country become an “AI-first nation.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Serve Secures $86 Million to Continue Developing Sidewalk Delivery Robots
January 06, 2025

Autonomous delivery company Serve Robotics said Monday (Jan. 6) that it secured $86 million in new financing in December. 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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Infinant Raises $15 Million to Expand Cloud-Based Banking Platform
January 02, 2025

Infinant has raised $15 million in a Series A funding round to expand its cloud-based bank platform. 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...

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VC Investors Shrink as Money Goes to Big Tech Startups
January 02, 2025

The number of active U.S. venture capital (VC) investors has reportedly fallen since 2021. 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...

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Tether Backs Arcanum Capital Fund Focused on Web3 Technologies
December 27, 2024

Stablecoin issuer Tether has made a novel venture capital fund investment into an Arcanum Capital fund dedicated to supporting decentralized technologies. 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...