Finance
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AlphaSense, a search engine for analysis and business intel, raises $50M led by Innovation Endeavors
Google and its flagship search portal opened the door to the possibilities of how to build a business empire on…
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Flybits nabs $35M to build consumer recommendation engines for the financial sector
Financial service companies like banks have seen some of their business cannibalised over the years with the rise of digital-based…
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Canal+ acquires Nollywood studio ROK from IROKOtv to grow African film
French television company Canal+ has acquired the ROK film studio from VOD company IROKOtv for an undisclosed amount. Founded by…
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Facebook answers how Libra taxes & anti-fraud will work
Facebook provided TechCrunch with new information on how its cryptocurrency will stay legal amidst allegations from President Trump that Libra…
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PayU, Naspers’ global fintech firm, enters Southeast Asia with acquisition of Red Dot Payment
PayU, the Naspers owned fintech firm that specializes in emerging markets, is broadening its global reach into Southeast Asia after…
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Sony announces a new $185M fund to invest in tech startups
Sony is doubling down on the world of startup investment. The Japanese tech giant announced a new fund that is…
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Kyash, a would-be challenger bank in Japan, raises $14M
The new era of tech-enabled banks is coming, even in regulation-heavy Japan. Kyash, a fintech company with visions on becoming…
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Kabbage secures $200M to fuel its AI-based loans platform for small businesses
Kabbage, the AI-based small business loans platform backed by Softbank and others, is adding more firepower to its lending machine:…
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