Five at Five: A New AI and FinTech Investment Push

Rocket Internet Eyes AI, FinTech Investments

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    Citing comments that Rocket Internet made after reporting earnings Tuesday (May 29), Reuters reported that CEO Oliver Samwer wants to invest in the tech sector, but didn’t offer a time frame as to when the company will deploy its cash.

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