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B2B Retail Marketplace Betastore Nets $2.5M to Outfit Shops in Africa
May 30, 2022

B2B retail market Betastore, based in Nigeria, has raised $2.5 million to help informal shops in West and Central Africa with financial issues and stock-outs, a report says. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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B2B Payments Firm PayMate India Files to Go Public
May 30, 2022

Payments and service provider PayMate India has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO), according to a Livemint report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Mondu Notches $43M for B2B BNPL Services
May 30, 2022

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) company Mondu has raised $43 million in a series A funding round, the firm announced in a Monday (May 30) blog post. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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SPAC Bubble Ready to Burst, Market Researcher Audit Analytics Says
May 27, 2022

Less than 18 months ago, special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) were the hottest thing that everyone touted, with former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal having one, as well as tennis professional Serena Williams and ex-MLB great Alex Rodriguez, among others. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Viola Credit Secures $700M for Asset-Based Lending Fund
May 27, 2022

Alternative credit asset manager and FinTech startup Viola Credit closed its $700 million fund — the Viola Credit Alternative Lending Income Fund II (ALF II) — providing asset-based lending capital to FinTech, PropTech and InsurTech startups. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Dallas Venture Capital Wraps $80M Tech-Focused Fund
May 27, 2022

Dallas Venture Capital (DVC) has closed an $80 million fund that positions the company to become one of the largest tech-focused funds in the Texas city. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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India’s Emiza Supply Chain Services Raises $4.8M
May 26, 2022

Emiza Supply Chain Services is the recipient of 375 million rupee ($4.8 million) Series B funding round to benefit the company’s expansion plans, Economic Times of India reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Fintech Investments
Today in FinTech: Bloom Raises $376M; Competition Experts Weigh In; Klarna Shifts Game Plan
May 26, 2022

In today’s FinTech news, Bloom raises money to fund digital startups, while experts weigh in on the disruption of cryptocurrencies. Plus, Klarna is eyeing short-term profits over company growth. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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FinTech IPOs Mixed as Month Draws to Close
May 26, 2022

For the FinTech IPO group, some muted gains. 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 this form, you...