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Startup Bank Erebor Eyes Valuation of $8 Billion
Investments // August 10, 2026

Startup-focused bank Erebor is reportedly close to netting $1.5 billion in new funding. 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...

Live Commerce Platform Whatnot Raises $545 Million to Speed AI Expansion
Investments // August 07, 2026

Whatnot raised $545 million in a Series G funding round to grow its live commerce platform, the company said in a Friday (Aug. 7) press release emailed to PYMNTS. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Apollo Global Management Targets More AI Infrastructure Deals
Artificial Intelligence // August 06, 2026

Apollo Global Management named a new leader to head artificial intelligence-related deals, The Information reported Wednesday (Aug. 5). 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...

Spotify Vets’ eCommerce-Focused AI Startup Raises $10 Million
Investments // August 06, 2026

Behavior intelligence company Malachyte has closed a $10 million seed funding round. 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...

Interviews & Exclusives
Kaon Uses AI to Build a Different Video Story for Every Viewer

July 30, 2026
Most consumer apps run on the same logic. An algorithm scans what already exists and serves the user the closest match. 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 […]

Robinhood Pushes Brokerages to End the Waiting Game

June 29, 2026
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FinTech Lenders Chase the One Thing Banks Already Have

May 29, 2026
FinTech March quarter results have pointed to borrower growth and loan demand. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Paymentology CEO Says Payments Has a New Legacy Problem

May 18, 2026
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Quick Reads
inKind Raises $414 Million to Fuel Restaurant Commerce Platform

August 10, 2026
inKind secured another $414 million in financing for its restaurant commerce platform, the company said in a Monday (Aug. 10) press release. 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 […]

Startup Bank Erebor Eyes Valuation of $8 Billion

August 10, 2026
Startup-focused bank Erebor is reportedly close to netting $1.5 billion in new funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Live Commerce Platform Whatnot Raises $545 Million to Speed AI Expansion

August 07, 2026
Whatnot raised $545 million in a Series G funding round to grow its live commerce platform, the company said in a Friday (Aug. 7) press release emailed to PYMNTS. Get...

Spotify Vets’ eCommerce-Focused AI Startup Raises $10 Million

August 06, 2026
Behavior intelligence company Malachyte has closed a $10 million seed funding round. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...