Copenhagen-based Trustpilot, a consumer review company for online shoppers, announced yesterday (May 28) that it raised $73.5 million in a Series D investment round, bringing its total investment to $118 million. The round was led by the private equity firm Vitruvian Partners. Previous investors DFJ Esprit,...
In an effort to uncover security flaws in government computer systems – and of course fix those flaws – the American Civil Liberties Union has recommended that federal officials reward people who report those very glitches. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
Amazon has made it pretty clear that it’s going to reward its Prime customers with ongoing perks. And yesterday (May 28), Amazon announced another perk that will ensure its Prime Customers can get the most out of their shipping experience by delivering same-day packages for free,...
Alipay, the Chinese online payment platform, was offline for roughly two and a half hours Wednesday (May 27), which has raised questions about the site’s existing backup and contingency protocols, Caixin Online reported Thursday. The company is owned by Ant Financial Services Group, which is in...
Koho, a Candian banking platform, closed a $1 million seed yesterday (May 28), according to a press release. This is great news for Canadian millennials, who are lucky to have a bank made just for them. Koho’s investor pool includes Joe Canavan, Ferst Capital, Hedgewood, Highline...
Amazon, in its ongoing campaign to sell everyone everything, is getting ready to launch a slew of private label brands which will include foodstuffs such as milk, cereal, and baby food, as well as household cleaners, people familiar with the matter told The Wall Street Journal. Amazon...
The world’s largest banks are facing growing pressure among regulators to increase their lending to small businesses, but the demand for SME financial services remains unfulfilled. That gap gives some of the smaller banks and alternative finance player a chance to secure a big segment...
Small business owners, especially those in so-called Generation Z, are reportedly pushing changes to their nation’s banking sector, and not necessarily in the ways one might expect. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
Basho, a database and big data company may be charting a smooth path going forward under its new CEO, Adam Wray, according to Forbes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
