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New Swiftly Grocery App Enables Fast Checkout
September 10, 2019

A Seattle-based grocery startup named Swiftly has raised $15.6 million in a seed funding round to help smaller grocers compete with behemoths like Amazon and Walmart in the technology sector, according to reports.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Cox Automotive Invests $350M In Electric Car Maker Rivian
September 10, 2019

Electric vehicle automaker Rivian has announced it received a $350 million investment from Cox Automotive, a global car services company, according to a report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Nextdoor Continues Rapid Growth With $170M Funding Round
September 10, 2019

Nextdoor, a social network that aims to offer a community-centric feel, just closed a $170 million Series F funding round, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Uber Freight To Invest $200M To Set Up Shop In Chicago
September 09, 2019

Uber Freight has announced that it is investing $200 million to “put down roots” in Chicago. 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...

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Canada Pension Firm Invests $115M In SoftBank-Backed Indian Logistics Startup
September 09, 2019

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) invested $115 million in Indian logistics company Delhivery, according to reports. 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...

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Visual Search Startup Syte Raises $21.5M In Series B Round
September 09, 2019

Syte, a Tel Aviv startup that is building technology to help retailers and digital platforms sell merchandise through visual search, has raised $21.5 million in a Series B funding round, according to a report by TechCrunch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Getaround Car Sharing Platform Raises $200M At $1.7B Valuation
September 08, 2019

Car sharing marketplace Getaround is looking to raise up to $201.5 million in Series D extension funding, which would boost the company’s valuation at up to $1.7 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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PhonePe’s $7B Valuation Drives Walmart Shares To All-Time High
September 06, 2019

The payment arm of Flipkart, PhonePe, has been valued at $7 billion by Morgan Stanley, according to reports. 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...

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Why WeWork’s IPO Strategy Could Make Investors Swipe Left
September 06, 2019

IPOs are a bit like dating -- firms want to be as attractive as possible to investors getting in at the public debut. Money-losing WeWork is reportedly mulling slashing its own valuation to entice investors -- or maybe get some private capital and not go...