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Zazuu Raises $2M for African Remittance Platform
July 13, 2022

African money movement platform Zazuu has completed a $2 million fundraising round that will allow it to build a more robust remittance offering for residents living in the diaspora, Tech Nova reported Wednesday (July 13). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Citi Joins JP Morgan, S&P Global in Illuminate Financial VC Venture
July 13, 2022

Venture capital (VC) investment firm Illuminate Financial announced Wednesday (July 13) that it has entered a strategic relationship with Citi, who joins existing investors Jefferies, J.P. Morgan, Deutsche Börse Group and S&P Global as a limited partner in Illuminate Financial’s VC strategy. Get the Full...

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Motive Partners Closes $2.5B Flagship Capital Fund
July 12, 2022

FinTech-focused private equity firm Motive Partners has closed its second flagship fund, Motive Capital Fund 2, totaling $2.54 billion in capital commitments for the fund and its related investment vehicles, according to a Tuesday (July 12) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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BlackFin Closes €350M Fund for European FinTechs, InsurTechs
July 11, 2022

BlackFin Capital Partners has announced Monday (July 11) a second closing, for €350 million ($351 million), of its Tech 2 fund, which is dedicated to European FinTechs and InsurTechs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Payment Platform Kadmos Raises $29M
July 11, 2022

Berlin-based FinTech startup Kadmos has secured 29 million euros ($29 million) to grow its payment processing platform for migrant workers, according to a Monday (July 11) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Klarna Raises $800M at $6.7B Valuation
July 11, 2022

Klarna has raised $800 million in financing at a $6.7 billion post-money valuation from new and existing investors to grow its position in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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ArK Kapital Raises $153M to Invest in European Tech
July 08, 2022

Stockholm-based startup ArK Kapital has secured an additional 150 million euros (about $153 million) in funding to invest in European technology founders, Tech Funding News reported Friday (July 8). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Creditas Raises $200M, Buys Brazilian Bank
July 08, 2022

Brazilian lender Creditas is raising $200 million and buying a bank and a mortgage startup in a move to bolster profitability, according to a Friday (July 8) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Cyberinsurance Firm Coalition Raises $250M at $5B Valuation
July 08, 2022

Cyberinsurance company Coalition closed a $250 million Series F funding round last month that has valued the provider at $5 billion, according to a Friday (July 8) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...