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IPO
Ola Electric Mobility Aims to Raise $661 Million in IPO
December 22, 2023

Ola Electric Mobility, an Indian electric scooter manufacturer, is set to raise 55 billion rupees ($661 million) through an initial public offering (IPO), signaling its ambitions to enter the electric car market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Investments
War Slows Funding for Tech Startups in Israel
December 22, 2023

U.S. investors are showing support for Israeli technology firms during the war between Israel and Hamas. 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...

B2B Payments
Report: B2B eCommerce Platforms MaxAB and Wasoko in Merger Talks
December 22, 2023

MaxAB, an Egyptian B2B eCommerce startup, and Wasoko, a Kenya-based eCommerce player, are reportedly in talks to merge their operations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Artificial Intelligence
This Week in AI: Standard Setting, Voice Interfaces and the Law
December 22, 2023

This year was generative artificial intelligence’s big coming-out party. 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,...

Investments
Indian Cloud Kitchen Firm Kitchens@ Raises $65 Million
December 22, 2023

Indian cloud kitchen firm Kitchens@ has secured $65 million in Series C funding from London-based emerging growth investment firm Finnest. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Retail
This Week: Amazon’s Prime Time Play; Walmart’s Bag Now, Pay Later Scheme
December 22, 2023

In a bold play to score big in the sports content arena, Amazon is rumored to be eyeing an investment in Diamond Sports Group, aiming to become the MVP of regional sports programming. Meanwhile, in the retail financing league, Walmart has extended its partnership with...

Global Payments
Decision Brief: How Merchants Can Avoid FX Costs That Shave Margins and Hurt Sales
December 22, 2023

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Retail
BNPL and Digital Wallets High Priority for PayFacs and Marketplaces
December 22, 2023

Embedded payments can open the door to monetizing new revenue streams, deepening customer engagement and growing new lines of business. However, retail marketplaces, payment facilitators (PayFacs), and independent software vendors (ISVs) must navigate heightened economic uncertainty and complex regulatory and compliance requirements in their quest...

Artificial Intelligence
World’s Newest Innovation Transforms Age-Old Industry of Agriculture
December 22, 2023

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the latest ground-breaking technologies in 2023.   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....