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APRIL 13, 2018

This week’s VC Investment Roundup demonstrates investors’ varied appetite for B2B FinTech. Funding targets this time around included blockchain, logistics, alternative finance, artificial intelligence and T&E — with a few startups taking a stab at some of the biggest problems in the cannabis industry, procurement and microfinance.

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MAY 21, 2019

An artificial intelligence (AI)-driven predictive sales startup called People.ai The startup’s valuation is estimated to be at around $500 million. The company’s platform ingests all the sales data a person will generate while working, and then uses it to help guide them to more sources and to close more deals.

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Sales Startups Valuation Investments 51

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MARCH 9, 2023

So how did Schoox move from a startup with a bold vision to a strong and rapidly growing organization with now more than 2,000 customers and 20 million learners around the world? The post From Startup to Sustainable Success– How Schoox Did It appeared first on vcfo. market and build on its momentum. “We

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Startups Leadership CFO Leverage 60

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NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Record sales following a massive staff reduction prompted point-of-sale (POS) restaurant technology (ResTech) startup Toast to hold a share purchase offering on an $8 billion valuation. Founded in 2011 by Aman Narang , Jonathan Grimm and Steve Fredette , the startup closed a $400 million funding round in February at a $4.9

Startups 92

Startups Valuation Sales Planning 92

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MARCH 23, 2020

The SEC said in a motion for summary judgment that Kik did not offer a “cognizable defense” for the reason behind not registering its kin token sale. It contended that it had not had an unregistered securities sale as of the beginning of 2018 when the SEC first acted. securities rules.

Sales 52

Sales Investments Currencies Securities 52

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MAY 6, 2020

Parcel delivery startup Ninja Van , working in overdrive during the pandemic, ended a funding round with $279 million. Ninja Van ’s clients include names like L’Oreal and Wing Tai’s G2000 label, which it has helped digitize and boost eCommerce sales. It also works with smaller operations, including social media influencers. million.

Startups 70

Startups eCommerce Sales Finance 70

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DECEMBER 18, 2020

Founded in 2019, the Silicon Valley startup said the funding will go towards expanding its reach to include video games, comics books, designer toys and vintage fashion. Since launching last December, Whatnot reports that its user base and average sales have continued to grow.

Startups 86

Startups Sales Retail Technology 86

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APRIL 3, 2020

tech lobby is reasserting the need to help EU startups with funding as venture capital money dries up in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. . Led by the Brussels-based Allied for Startups , the letter warns that the continued economic fallout triggered by the pandemic will put the brakes on the fast-growing tech sector.

Startups 52

Startups Economics Investments Planning 52

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JANUARY 19, 2020

Once calling itself the “Uber of pot,” Silicon Valley cannabis startup Eaze is struggling to pay vendors as it searches for a new round of funding, reports said on Thursday (Jan. Previous investors include 500 Startups, DCM Ventures, Slow Ventures, Great Oaks, FJ Labs, the Winklevoss brothers and a number of others.

Startups 57

Startups B2B Communication Investments 57

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JANUARY 21, 2020

Glovo , a Spanish food delivery startup, has exited several Middle Eastern countries in what it has said is a strategic move to help the company grow in a smarter way, according to reports on Tuesday (Jan. percent of its gross sales. The company has said that the cities don’t amount to much of its total revenue.

Startups 55

Startups Marketing Investments Sales 55

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JANUARY 15, 2021

For larger firms, investment in digital-first solutions took on a new priority to promote business continuity while professionals worked from home. Because it offers both a one-time purchase and a subscription sales model, Proper is continually aggregating data on buyer habits like repeat purchases and retention.

Startups 66

Startups Accounts Payable eCommerce Planning 66

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 9, 2019

SoftBank is giving up on the dog-walking startup Wag after investing $300 million two years ago, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Monday (Dec. The failed Wag investment is the “latest shadow cast over” of SoftBank, and its nearly $100 billion Vision Fund.

Startups 52

Startups Investments Finance Sales 52

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OCTOBER 28, 2020

New York-based online ordering startup Lunchbox has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round led by Coatue and a mix of new and previous investors, according to a press release. The startup strives to empower restaurants “to reclaim ownership of their digital commerce,” the release stated.

Startups 48

Startups Investments Sales Planning 48

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APRIL 17, 2020

British regulators have given the initial green light for Amazon’s investment in Deliveroo , the London online food delivery company that said it could go bankrupt without an infusion of cash due to COVID-19. Codec, a London trade group for startups, told The Guardian that the CMA approval was welcome news.

Investments 64

Investments Startups Marketing Securities 64

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JANUARY 25, 2021

Ten years later, their latest venture – a line of healthy, egg white-based chips called Quevos – just secured a roughly $400,000 investment on the ABC TV reality show “ Shark Tank ” from Daniel Lubetzky, who invented Kind Bars. “I I am excited to help Nick and Zack fulfill Quevos’ potential. 22) on “Shark Tank.”. 22) on “Shark Tank.”.

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Startups Investments Retail Forecasting 116

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MARCH 6, 2020

The startup offers software-as-a-service (SaaS) to let brands know how they are performing throughout eCommerce, according to reports. Gezerlis continued, “Companies like Nielsen, IRI, and IQVIA only had solutions for the traditional retail ecosystem and were not prepared for the meteoric speed FMCG online sales were increasing.”.

Startups 56

Startups Auditing eCommerce Retail 56

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

In India, funding activity over the past weeks headed into the end of August showed that eCommerce startups focused on home delivery gained traction, as measured by funding rounds. The investment was led by Iron Pillar, with, as TechCrunch noted , additional participation from Joe Hirao, the founder of Japan’s ZIGExn. billion USD.

eCommerce 68

eCommerce Startups Investments Finance 68

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

It was another busy week for B2B FinTech startups, with globally and vertically diverse companies securing new funding for their enterprise-targeting tools. Other notable rounds included a $60 million investment in a logistics software firm, as well as several investments in the alternative small business (SMB) finance space.

Startups 63

Startups B2B Investments Finance 63

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MAY 22, 2020

a Chinese grocery delivery startup, is expected to receive more than $500 million in expansion financing as COVID-19 has fueled demand for fresh food at home, sources told Bloomberg News. So far, the startup has been valued at $3 billion. Beijing’s Missfresh Ecommerce Co., backed company. and Tiger Global Management.

Startups 83

Startups Finance eCommerce Numbers 83

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Open banking FinTech startup Bud is reportedly laying off up to one-fifth of its staff just months after announcing a $20 million fundraise, The Telegraph reported on Monday (Sept. It is part of a growing population of open banking startups looking to develop solutions around new regulations in Europe and the U.K.

Startups 71

Startups Banking Accounting Investments 71

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Through these investments, Tesla has provided a roadmap for other auto manufacturers. Over the next five years, Ford’s investment, equaling $1 billion, will help fuel Ford’s intentions to release its first self-driving car by 2021. auto sales will be made up of autonomous cars. Founded by former Alphabet Inc.

Startups 41

Startups Investments Manufacturing Technology 41

PYMNTS

MARCH 1, 2019

Cybersecurity returned to the top of the B2B startup investment list as three companies in the enterprise security realm landed nearly half of the $246 million in B2B venture capital this week. But Software-as-a-Service emerged as a hot spot, too, with the largest investment round of the week going to a B2B eCommerce SaaS provider.

B2B 75

B2B Securities Investments Startups 75

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JANUARY 29, 2020

A tech wearable company called ZULU has received an investment from ride-hailing company Gojek, according to a report by Deal Street Asia. The amount of the investment is not known. This is the first Gojek investment in the consumer goods space. It has also invested in cloud kitchen company Rebel Foods.

Investments 52

Investments Startups Securities Sales 52

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FEBRUARY 22, 2019

The more than $1.593 billion raised by B2B startups this week showcases investors’ interest in business finance and payments. But it was logistics that took home the largest investment rounds of the week, including a deal led by SoftBank’s Vision Fund for $1 billion. Capitalise. Capitalise has announced a $4.6

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B2B Startups Construction Investments 55

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NOVEMBER 7, 2019

CloudKitchens, the delivery startup founded by former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick, has received a $400 million investment from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. He also invested another $100 million in January. It now has locations in China, India, the U.K.

Investments 40

Investments Startups Advertising Sales 40

PYMNTS

MARCH 11, 2020

Assembled, a tech startup focused on improving processes for customer support teams, has raised $3.1 While customer relationship management (CRM) software such as Salesforce or SAP can help manage incoming and outgoing sales activity, there aren’t many solutions on how to help the teams using the software and getting customer feedback.

Startups 53

Startups SAP Investments Sales 53

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

billion to assist tech startups over the next three years, the Financial Times reported Tuesday (Sept. Axa , Natixis , Aviva and Allianz are among asset managers and insurers recruited to invest in helping new tech companies overcome the lack of growth capital. billion will be earmarked for late-stage investments. 18), that $2.2

Startups 52

Startups Investments Sales Planning 52

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JUNE 26, 2020

Singapore-based early stage tech investment firm East Ventures has targeted a new fund intending on benefiting businesses hurting from the coronavirus pandemic, Bloomberg reported. Grab said it intended to use its funding to continue bolstering its expansions in the Southeast Asia region while also expanding into more financial services.

Startups 56

Startups Investments Sales Finance 56

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JUNE 22, 2018

The industry landed $90 million in funding, accounting for four out of the 10 funding rounds announced by B2B startups. Instead, startups in the payments processing, commercial card and cybersecurity market landed the top rounds of the week — with one company securing a $3 billion valuation with its massive investment.

Startups 52

Startups B2B Finance Valuation 52

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

CloudKitchens, the delivery startup founded by former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick, has received a $400 million investment from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. He also invested another $100 million in January. It now has locations in China, India, the U.K.

Startups 40

Startups Advertising Investments Sales 40

PYMNTS

MAY 29, 2018

Rocket Internet , the Germany eCommerce company, is aiming to invest in financial technology and artificial intelligence startups with the $3 billion in cash it has, reports Reuters. Sales were up 18 percent after excluding the impact of currency changes. RICP, having reached the hard cap of 1 billion [U.S.

Investments 49

Investments Startups eCommerce Currencies 49

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JULY 10, 2019

In its second known investment in a cryptocurrency startup, Visa has reportedly invested millions in the crypto storage company Anchorage. The payments firm co-led the funding round along with digital currency-focused venture capital firm Blockchain Capital, Fortune reported.

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Investments Currencies Nonprofit Startups 63

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 14, 2016

Though South Korea’s startup ecosystem is relatively new — its first accelerator was launched just three years ago — the culture is evolving quickly. In this edition of PYMNTS’ Weekly Tech Center Roundup , we head to South Korea to see what’s driving the growth of its startup scene, and why investors around the globe are taking notice.

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Startups eCommerce Investments Education 76

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Silicon Valley tech startup Neighborly is having money woes and can’t make payroll, Bloomberg reported on Monday (Oct. Neighborly was launched in 2012 as a community investment marketplace to connect investors to local projects via municipal bonds in smaller increments. 6) memo. “As

Startups 54

Startups Investments Finance Sales 54

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MAY 7, 2019

Amazon’s announcement that it plans to inject $800 million to facilitate next-day delivery has created opportunities for logistics startups that can help retailers remain competitive against the eCommerce giant, according to a report by Bloomberg. Retailers traditionally invested in physical stores to increase sales.

Startups 43

Startups Transportation eCommerce Retail 43

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JUNE 21, 2019

While there were no mega-deals in the B2B startup funding realm this week, it was still a busy time for companies and investors, with many funders targeting companies operating in less common markets. The debt funding marks the largest provided to an Indian startup in about two years, reports in VCCircle said.

Startups 43

Startups B2B Marketing Investments 43

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MARCH 15, 2019

The more than $69 million raised by B2B startups this week came from across the globe, including Israel, the Netherlands and Singapore, to name a few. The angel investment was provided by NetSam Participaties BV, with a press release noting Finturi plans to use the funding for product development and overall growth. Validus Capital.

B2B 57

B2B Investments Invoicing Startups 57