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Pagos raises $34M as the demand for ‘payment intelligence’ rises
With global digital payments revenue expected to reach $14.79 trillion by 2027, payment infrastructure has arguably never been more critical. But at the same time …
Indian fintech CRED adds buy now, pay later and tap to pay offerings
CRED is rolling out a buy now and pay later service and a tap to pay feature as the Indian fintech platform broadens its offerings …
Sequoia and Andreessen Horowitz invested more in fintech than any other sector in 2022
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Klarna wins over the US
The U.S. is now Swedish payment giant Klarna’s biggest market by revenue, surpassing Germany, and that has CEO and co-founder Sebastian Siemiatkowski feeling proud. In …
Nestment raises $3.5M to help friends and family buy homes together
For many segments of the population, home ownership is as elusive as ever. A recent report by the National Association of Realtors found that 26% …
Layoffs spell opportunity for some fintech startups
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The entire fintech industry is not in distress – here’s who is hiring
With so many fintechs laying off staff, it can be easy to assume that the entire industry is in distress. But that’s not the case. …
Neobank Vexi raises millions to offer young Mexicans lower interest rate credit cards
Getting a credit card is something most Americans take for granted. In countries such as Mexico, it’s a much more difficult and less common endeavor. …
a16z, GV back Thatch in its effort to simplify health benefits for startups and their employees
When you’re dealing with health issues, worrying about how you’re going to pay for care can be a major additional stressor. This can be compounded …