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Note Debacle Will Cost Samsung $5.3 Billion In Profit
October 14, 2016

There are many ways to quantify the costs of an error — with the massive failure of the Galaxy Note this week, Samsung will likely be learning about several of them. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Hooch App Raises A Glass To Raising $1.5M
October 13, 2016

Subscription-based drink startup Hooch is clinking glasses after raising $1.5 million from investors that included celebrities like Chris Burch, Russell Simmons and Shaun White. 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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Cybric Gets $6.3 Million In Seed Funding
October 07, 2016

Cybric, a provider of the only Continuous Security-as-a-Service platform, announced on Thursday (Oct. 6) it has closed $6.3 million in seed funding with Capstone Ventures and Petrillo Capital. Cybric will use this funding to launch its fully developed SaaS platform solution to the global marketplace....

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Symphony Communication Looking To Raise Around $100 Million
October 07, 2016

Symphony Communication Services, an instant messaging startup backed by Wall Street, is reportedly in initial discussions with investors to raise around $100 million in new funding, reported The Wall Street Journal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Financeit Gets $17 Million In New Round Of Funding
October 07, 2016

Financeit, a point-of-sale financing provider, announced on Thursday (Oct. 6) a new round of equity financing led by new investors, including Pritzker family business interests advised by The Pritzker Organization and DNS Capital. The round also included existing investors. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Payoneer Lands Funding From Technology Crossover Ventures
October 06, 2016

Payoneer, a FinTech company based in the U.S., has raised $180 million in a Series E round of venture 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....

Can Optimove Change The Apathetic CRM Space?
October 05, 2016

The CRM space has been spiritless for a while, but technologies such as machine learning and artificial intelligence are poised to inject some life. Optimove has just raised $20 million in funding and hopes to make an impact after a move to the U.S. market....

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Remitly Raises $38 Million, Expanding Into Seven Countries
October 05, 2016

Remitly, the independent mobile remittance company based in the United States, announced on Tuesday (Oct. 4) it received $38 million in new equity and debt financing from IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and Silicon Valley Bank. The financing will help the company expand its...

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iwoca Raises £21 Million From Prime Ventures, Existing Investors
October 05, 2016

Iwoca, a London-based FinTech startup, has reportedly raised £21 million from Prime Ventures and existing investors Acton Capital Partners, CommerzVentures, Global Founders Capital and Redline Capital. The startup, founded in 2011, has also secured a £25 million debt facility with bank Shawbrook. Get the Full...