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Japan’s P2P Flea Market Mercari Makes IPO Debut At $7.4B
June 20, 2018

Flea market app Mercari saw its shares rise 77 percent in its Tokyo stock market debut on Tuesday (June 19) as the rare Japanese unicorn looks towards expansion in the U.S. According to Reuters, shares rose as high as 6,000 yen in early afternoon trade,...

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Peek Raises $23M, Inks A Deal With Google
June 19, 2018

Peek, the startup that wants to overhaul the travel activities industry with technology, has raised $23 million in venture funding and unveiled a partnership with Google. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Tech Unicorn To Bring Billions In Japan, Illuminating A Culture Of Thrift
June 18, 2018

One of the biggest initial public offerings (IPOs) in Japan may herald a sea change across a number of fronts: in payments, how the Japanese population views budgeting and how marketplaces are evolving in that country. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Goldman Sachs Employees’ Second Job: Venture Capitalists
June 18, 2018

The bankers at Goldman Sachs have been moonlighting as venture capitalists, investing in many startups that eventually became household names and overseeing a portfolio worth several hundred million dollars. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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FinTech N26 Metal Card Gets An Update
June 14, 2018

N26, the FinTech bank startup, is upgrading its N26 Metal card, with a launch happening Wednesday (June 13). 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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In IPO Debut, Adyen Valuation Jumps Nearly 90 Percent
June 14, 2018

The FinTech rally comes to the Street. 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 agree...

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Digital Realtor Opendoor Grabs $325M, Eyes Expansion
June 13, 2018

With the completion of a $325 million “mega-round,” online real estate firm Opendoor is now valued at over $2 billion, a source close to the deal told Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Adyen Shares Start Trading At 67 Percent Above IPO Pricing
June 13, 2018

Shares of the Dutch payment processing firm Adyen debuted Wednesday (June 13) at €400, or about $470, which stood at 67 percent higher than the company’s IPO pricing. Share were selling at more than €500 ($589). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Adyen Lands $8.36B Valuation Pre-IPO
June 13, 2018

Dutch payment processing firm Adyen raised 947 million euros ($1.1 billion) for its investors in the biggest technology IPO in Europe so far this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...