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Insight Partners Prepares to Close $10 Billion Venture Capital Fund
September 15, 2024

Venture capital (VC) firm Insight Partners is reportedly preparing to close a $10 billion-plus fund. 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,...

Banking
Barclays Reportedly Struggling to Sell Merchant Payments Stake
September 15, 2024

Barclays is reportedly having trouble unloading a stake in its U.K. merchant payments unit. 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...

Retail
DIY Diamonds: Luxury Gemstones Are Becoming More Accessible
September 14, 2024

Give someone a diamond, they have a diamond; give someone a machine that makes diamonds, they have diamonds for a lifetime. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Regulation
Federal Bill Targets AI and Credit Cards in ‘Addictive’ Sports Betting
September 13, 2024

A newly proposed bill would require states that allow sports betting to meet minimum federal standards covering advertising, affordability and artificial intelligence. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Retail
Kohl’s Aims to Refine Its Image as a Top Value Hub for Families
September 13, 2024

In the face of a tough retail environment, Kohl’s is reshaping its identity to feature its value-driven appeal for the entire family. With sales slipping and consumers tightening their belts, the retailer is doubling down on its promise of affordability, hoping to transform current challenges...

CFPB
CFPB Sues Horizon Card Services, Alleging ‘Baiting and Gouging’ Consumers
September 13, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) sued Horizon Card Services and its CEO Robert Kane Friday (Sept. 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...

Retail
Starbucks Looks to Its Roots for a Brand Refresh
September 13, 2024

In recent months, Starbucks has grappled with operational and financial challenges, compounding its struggle to maintain market dominance. 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...

Investments
World Labs Raises $230 Million to Build Spatially Intelligent AI
September 13, 2024

World Labs, a newly formed company, said Friday (Sept. 13) that it has raised $230 million to build large world models (LWMs) that “perceive, generate and interact with the 3D world.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Investments
Nirvana Raises $24.2 Million to Expand Health Insurance Verification Platform
September 13, 2024

Nirvana has raised $24.2 million in a Series A funding round to add more specialties to its platform that provides insurance verification and cost estimates to both healthcare providers and their patients. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...