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Partnerships
VC Firm QED Acquires FinTech Executive Search Company
September 30, 2022

Global venture capital firm QED Investors is acquiring boutique search company Lingua Franca Search (LF Search), a startup specializing in placing FinTech and financial services professionals. 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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Circle Acquires Elements to Drive Crypto Payments
September 29, 2022

Global FinTech Circle, the issuer of USD Coin (USDC) and Euro Coin (EUROC), has signed an acquisition deal for merchant and developer-first payments orchestration platform Elements for undisclosed terms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Worldline Acquires 40% Stake in Dutch PSP Online Payment Platform
September 29, 2022

Global payment services firm Worldline is acquiring a 40% stake in Online Payment Platform (OPP), a payment service provider (PSP) with a dedicated payment solution for marketplaces and platforms with a focus on eCommerce. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Lavu, Parafin Partner to Offer Restaurants Cash Advances
September 28, 2022

Restaurant software and payments platform Lavu has launched a new solution that offers restaurants cash advances. 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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B2B Payments Firm Billtrust Goes Private in $1.7B Deal
September 28, 2022

B2B payments company Billtrust has been sold to the investment organization EQT in an all-cash transaction that values Billtrust’s equity at approximately $1.7 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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DFM Taps Worldline for Instant Payments, CSM Partner
September 27, 2022

Mobility sector financing partner DFM has tapped global payment services firm Worldline for instant payments and to serve as its clearing and settlement mechanism (CSM) partner. 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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Fidelity Bank Partners With SMEDAN On Nigerian Small Business Funding
September 26, 2022

Fidelity Bank has partnered with Nigeria’s Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (SMEDAN) to try and bridge the gap in helping smaller businesses get funding, a company blog post said. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Irish Life Partners With Stripe for Investment Platform
September 26, 2022

San Francisco-based FinTech Stripe has been selected as a strategic partner by the life insurance pensions provider Irish Life, which will integrate Stripe’s payment solutions into its Smart Invest app. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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PNC Buys Restaurant POS Firm Linga
September 26, 2022

The PNC Financial Services Group is acquiring Linga, a point of sale (POS) solutions firm, to further its expansion of corporate payments capabilities while enhancing its ability to serve hospitality and restaurant industry clients. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...