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Japan: Startups Wanted

Global Finance

For decades, Japans corporate giants relied on in-house R&D to drive innovation, while startups exited primarily via IPOs. is pivoting toward acquiring startups to drive growth. Japans startups raise far less capital than their US counterparts, and this hinders scalability.

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AI-driven cash flow management startup gets $15M boost

CFO Dive

Panax is among companies that say they’re seeing high demand for finance automation tools as businesses try to navigate an uncertain economic environment.

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Stripe Heads Up $12M Funding Round For Payments Processor Startup PayMongo

PYMNTS

million — one of the largest amounts for a Philippines tech startup. Given the disruption caused by COVID-19, a service like theirs is simply vital for the country’s businesses and economic future.”. With the new funding, PayMongo now has a total value of $15 million. The company launched in 2019 and had a seed round then for $2.7

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Latvia: Doorway To The EU

Global Finance

Led by Latvian President Edgars Rinkvis and Minister of Economics Viktors Valainis, the eight-day event included investor briefings in Houston, San Francisco, and Denver. According to one analysis, published last June, Rail Baltica is projecting regional economic benefits, both direct and indirect, of 48 billion. Inflation (2024): 1.4%

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Exploring the Indian Startup Frontier

CFA Institute

A testifying subject matter expert witness in economic damages, intellectual property, and internet defamation, he authors CLE programs with the Philadelphia Bar Foundation. Somal is a CFA Institute 2022 Inspirational Leader Award recipient and was named an Iconic Leader by the Women Economic Forum.

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Achieving the Right Balance of Risk and Return in Corporate Investments 

CFO Talks

For instance, if your company is a startup or in a high-growth phase, you might tolerate more risk, as higher returns will fuel expansion. When diversifying, think about your company’s cash flow patterns and exposure to local economic factors. This will help you choose a mix that’s both protective and growth oriented.

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Regulation Crowdfunding Tackles The Startups Shunned By Banks

PYMNTS

Built on the back of Regulation Crowdfunding under the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, Miventure operates as a funding portal to connect SMBs with unaccredited investors, a relatively new paradigm for SMBs used to turning to traditional banks or venture capitalists to back their companies.