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Live Shopping Platform Whatnot Hits $1.5B Valuation
September 16, 2021

The live shopping platform Whatnot has raised $150 million in a Series C funding round, its third round this year and the one that pushes it into unicorn status with a $1.5 billion valuation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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UK FinTech Form3 Nets $160M In Series C Round
September 16, 2021

London-based payment technology firm Form3 has generated $160 million in a Series C funding round, according to a Thursday (Sept. 16) press release. 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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Asia’s Pine Labs Secures $100M Investment From US Investor Invesco
September 16, 2021

Merchant commerce platform Pine Labs announced on Thursday (Sept. 16) that a new investor, U.S.-based investment management company Invesco, has taken an interest in its business, investing $100 million in the leading merchant commerce platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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European Shipping Startup Sendcloud Notches $177M Series C Funding
September 16, 2021

European eCommerce shipping startup Sendcloud closed a $177 million Series C funding round led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2, with sizable backing from L Catterton and participation from HPE Growth. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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FDIC to Unveil Bank Fund to Invest in Underserved Communities
September 15, 2021

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. plans to unveil a new investment fund to give stakeholders a way to channel capital for banks and support minorities, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Grow Credit Raises $106M, Targets Financial Inclusion Via Subscription Model
September 15, 2021

Grow Credit, which is a Black-owned financial platform for credit building, has raised $106.3 million in a seed funding round, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Neo Financial’s $64M Series B Funding Will Speed Growth
September 15, 2021

FinTech company Neo Financial on Wednesday (Sept. 15) announced that Valar Ventures had led its recently completed $64 million Canadian ($50.6 million) Series B fundraising round, bringing its total fundraising to $114 million Canadian (more than $90.6 million) after a recent Series A round. Get...

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Persona Raises $150M for Customer Identity Infrastructure 
September 15, 2021

Customer identity infrastructure platform Persona on Wednesday (Sept. 15) announced the closure of a $150 million round of Series C fundraising, giving the firm $200 million in investment funding in the past six months.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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LinkedIn Invests $25M to Help Creators Build Audiences
September 14, 2021

LinkedIn has debuted the LinkedIn Creator Accelerator Program, part of a $25 million investment to help creators of the business-based social media platform build their audiences and amplify their voices, according to a Tuesday (Sept. 14) announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...