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Zomato Adds Minority Stakes in UrbanPiper, Adonmo Through NBFC
January 28, 2022

India-based food delivery app Zomato has unveiled an unnamed, non-banking financial company (NBFC) and invested in ad technology firm Adonmo and B2B software platform UrbanPiper Technology, part of its quest to dole out $1 billion to startups, moneycontrol.com reported Friday (Jan. 28). Get the Full...

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Swiss InsurTech Firm Helvengo Raises $4.4M
January 28, 2022

Swiss InsurTech startup Helvengo has raised more than 4 million euros ($4.4 million) in seed funding, according to reports Friday (Jan. 28). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Indian Startup Boat Sets Sail for $266M IPO
January 28, 2022

Indian electronics and lifestyle startup Boat has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in that country worth up to $266 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Zapp Grabs $200M to Expand Rapid Delivery in UK
January 28, 2022

Rapid delivery service Zapp raised $200 million in a Series B funding round to expand its footprint in larger U.K. cities, enhance its technology and improve its overall customer experience, according to a press release emailed to PYMNTS. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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China Investigation Triggers Delay in 60+ IPOs
January 28, 2022

More than 60 initial public offerings (IPOs) across China — including Deutsche Bank AG’s Chinese securities venture — are on hold as regulators look into the law firms and underwriters behind them, Reuters reported Friday (Jan. 28). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Google Investing $1B in India’s Bharti Airtel
January 28, 2022

Google will invest up to $1 billion as part of a long-term partnership with Indian telecom Bharti Airtel, designed to boost the country’s digital ecosystem. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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eBike Designer Cowboy Gears Up for Expansion With $95M Investment
January 27, 2022

Cowboy, the electric bike designer headquartered in Brussels, has raised 71 million pounds ($95 million) to peddle its expansion in the U.S. and beyond, EU Startups reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Supply Wisdom Funding Round Will Help Company Scale
January 27, 2022

Continuous risk intelligence platform Supply Wisdom on Wednesday (Jan. 26) closed an institutional fundraising round according to a company announcement. It plans to use the fresh capital for expansion across vertical markets and into new regions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Retail Platform Leap Raises $50M to Accelerate Growth
January 27, 2022

Retail company Leap has raised $50 million in a Series B funding round and plans to use the fresh capital to accelerate growth through investments in its platform and store location network, according to a Thursday (Jan. 27) press release. Get the Full Story Complete...