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Dify Secures $30 Million to Help Businesses Deploy AI Agents
Fintech Investments // March 09, 2026

Dify raised $30 million in a Series Pre-A funding round to accelerate work on its open-source platform for agentic workflow development. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Lyzr Valuation Jumps to $250 Million as Enterprises Deploy AI Agents
Artificial Intelligence // March 09, 2026

Agentic artificial intelligence firm Lyzr was valued at $250 million in a Series A+ funding round, the company said in a Tuesday (March 3) post on LinkedIn. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Oura Buys Gesture Startup Doublepoint to Expand Smart Ring Controls
Acquisitions // March 05, 2026

Oura Health is acquiring Finland-based startup Doublepoint Technologies as the smart ring maker moves to add gesture and voice interactions to future versions of its wearable devices, Bloomberg News reported Thursday (March 5). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Pluvo Secures $5 Million to Turn Financial Data Into Answers
Fintech Investments // March 02, 2026

Pluvo raised $5 million in a seed round to scale its artificial intelligence-native financial analysis platform for finance teams. 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...

Interviews & Exclusives
Y Combinator Offers Startups $500K in Stablecoins Instead of Cash

February 04, 2026
Adding crypto into the finance stack has traditionally had the flair of a younger business. 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 to receive […]

Kamran Ansari on the FinTech Reset: Execution, Endurance, and the End of Easy Money

November 10, 2025
Kamran Ansari has lived through nearly every major turn in FinTech, from the first digital wallets and mobile payments to the rise (and recalibration) of billion-dollar disruptors. With nearly 100...

Fundamentals Beat Frenzy for FinTech IPOs in 2025

October 08, 2025
The FinTech initial public offering (IPO) market has roared back to life in 2025 after several quiet years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

SemperVirens Launches Accelerator as FinTechs Scramble for Post-Seed Growth

June 02, 2025
For fledgling FinTechs chasing their first paying customer, the toughest stretch often begins after the seed check clears. Because building a company is a long journey. From concept to funding and finally...

Quick Reads
Armadin Raises Record $190 Million to Combat AI-Driven Cyberattacks

March 10, 2026
Cybersecurity company Armadin raised a record $189.9 million, according to a Tuesday (March 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 completing this form, you agree to […]

Dify Secures $30 Million to Help Businesses Deploy AI Agents

March 09, 2026
Dify raised $30 million in a Series Pre-A funding round to accelerate work on its open-source platform for agentic workflow development. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Lyzr Valuation Jumps to $250 Million as Enterprises Deploy AI Agents

March 09, 2026
Agentic artificial intelligence firm Lyzr was valued at $250 million in a Series A+ funding round, the company said in a Tuesday (March 3) post on LinkedIn. Get the Full...

Oura Buys Gesture Startup Doublepoint to Expand Smart Ring Controls

March 05, 2026
Oura Health is acquiring Finland-based startup Doublepoint Technologies as the smart ring maker moves to add gesture and voice interactions to future versions of its wearable devices, Bloomberg News reported...