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CrediLinq Raises $8.5 Million to Expand Embedded Finance Platform to US
May 19, 2025

CrediLinq raised $8.5 million in a Series A funding round to accelerate the geographic expansion of its artificial intelligence-powered embedded finance platform. 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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SPACs Make $9 Billion Comeback Thanks to Trump and Tariffs
May 18, 2025

Special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) are making a comeback under the Trump administration. 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....

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FinTech Roundup: Chime’s IPO, Funding Rounds and Acquisitions Cap a Busy Week
May 16, 2025

May is only half over and has already proven to be a month full of FinTech activity, ranging from high-profile initial public offerings (IPOs) to acquisitions, underscoring the momentum behind platforms changing financial services and money movement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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FinTech IPO Index Gains 4.4% as Toast and dLocal Get a Boost on Earnings
May 16, 2025

Moving into mid-May, the FinTech IPO Index’s 4.4% increase was powered by a string of earnings reports, with digital payments growth seen across Latin America and swelling transaction volumes for buy now, pay later providers and B2B platforms. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Granola Raises $43 Million for AI That Generates Searchable Meeting Transcripts
May 15, 2025

Granola said Wednesday (May 14) that it raised $43 million in a Series B funding round and introduced the new version of its artificial intelligence notepad, Granola 2.0, which writes meeting notes and enables users to search through and chat with those transcripts. Get the...

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Zopa Raises $106 Million as It Preps Bank Account Launch
May 14, 2025

British digital bank Zopa says it has raised 80 million pounds ($106 million) in new capital. 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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Chime Financial Files for IPO, Sees ‘Enormous Opportunity to Grow’
May 13, 2025

Chime Financial filed its Form S-1 registration statement for a proposed initial public offering (IPO) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Tuesday (May 13). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Owner Raises $120 Million to Help Small Restaurants Tackle ‘Goliaths’
May 13, 2025

Restaurant and small business software startup Owner.com is now a $1 billion company. 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 completing...

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Stash Secures $146 Million to Add AI to Financial Guidance Platform
May 12, 2025

Stash has secured $146 million in a Series H funding round to deepen its investment in artificial intelligence (AI) for its financial guidance platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...