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Yahoo Sells, Shutters Altaba, Its Alibaba Stake
April 03, 2019

The company created to hold Yahoo’s considerable stake in Alibaba, called Altaba, will be sold and close shop by Q4 of this year, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Affirm Raises $300M In Series F Funding
April 03, 2019

Financial services company Affirm has raised $300 million in a Series F funding round, the company said in a press release. The funding round was led by Thrive Capital. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Opendoor, Zillow Rival Perch Raises $220M
April 03, 2019

Home buying and selling platform Perch has announced that it has raised $220 million in new 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...

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PayPal Invests In Digital ID Blockchain Startup
April 02, 2019

PayPal has invested in a blockchain company for the first time — one that’s focused on using the technology to help give users greater control over their digital identities, according to reports. The company is called Cambridge Blockchain, and PayPal participated in a Series A...

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Customer Data Startup Segment’s Value Balloons To $1.5B
April 02, 2019

Segment, a data collection startup that helps companies manage customer data, has raised $175 million in funding, according to a report by Bloomberg. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Lyft’s Stock Declines As Some On Wall Street Weigh In
April 02, 2019

Lyft, the ride-hailing startup which went public last week, saw its share price fall for the third trading day Tuesday (April 2). 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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Lyft’s Slide Warns Of IPO Wild Rides
April 01, 2019

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Mastercard Invests In Africa-Focused Unicorn Jumia
April 01, 2019

Mastercard will invest 50 million euros in Berlin-based Jumia Technologies, an online retailer focused on Africa, before its initial public offering in New York, according to a report by Bloomberg. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Airbnb Invests Up To $200M In India’s OYO Hotels & Homes
April 01, 2019

Airbnb, the home sharing company, said Monday (April 1) it is investing in OYO Hotels & Homes, the India-based hotel booking company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...