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Sway Raises $19.5 Million to Enable ‘Customer-Centric’ Delivery and Returns 
January 11, 2024

Sway, formerly known as ReturnMates, has rebranded and raised $19.5 million in a Series A round to build a “customer-centric” delivery and returns platform.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Microsoft Tops Apple as World’s Most Valuable Company 
January 11, 2024

Microsoft’s AI investments have helped it surpass long-time rival Apple as the world’s most valuable 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...

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Exponent Co-Founder Eyes B2B Startups Riding ‘Growth Curves’
January 11, 2024

Mahdi Raza, co-founder and co-managing partner of Exponent Founders Capital, told Karen Webster that the landscape is changing for investors eyeing the digital transformation of various sectors — especially B2B. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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European eGrocer Picnic Raises $380M+ Amid Industry’s Digital Transformation
January 10, 2024

Around the world, grocery is increasingly shifting into the digital sphere, and investors are taking note. 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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AppDirect Raises $100 Million to Fund Investment Program
January 09, 2024

B2B subscription commerce platform AppDirect received $100 million for its investment program. 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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Whispp Raises $820K to Launch AI-Powered Assistive Voice Technology
January 09, 2024

Dutch startup Whispp raised 750,000 euros (about $820,000) in a seed round to launch its artificial intelligence-powered real-time assistive voice technology and calling app. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Maalexi Raises $3 Million to Facilitate Cross-Border Trade for Agribusinesses
January 08, 2024

Maalexi has raised $3 million in a Pre-Series A funding round to continue building its cross-border trade platform for small agribusinesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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OpenAI Backer Thrive Capital Plans $3 Billion Fundraise Amid Tech Downturn
January 07, 2024

Venture firm Thrive Capital is reportedly preparing to raise at least $3 billion amid a downturn in tech 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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CoreWeave to Invest in AI Platform Chai
January 04, 2024

Specialized graphics processing unit cloud provider CoreWeave will invest in social artificial intelligence platform Chai. 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,...