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Blockchain.com raises $300 million
Cryptocurrency wallet provider Blockchain.com has secured $300 million in a Series C funding round that values the London-based company at $5.2 billion.The capital injection was led by partners of DST Global, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and VY Capital. It comes just over a month after the firm raised $120 million in funding from a host of […]…
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U.S. Fintech Pilot Increases Series C Investment Round’s Funds to $100 Million
Pilot, a U.S.-based fintech that specializes in back office services for startups and small businesses, announced on Friday it raised a total of $100 million through its Series C funding round, doubling its valuation to $1.2 billion. The round was notably led by Bezos Expedition and Whale Rock Capital, with participation from Sequoia Capital and Index Ventures. […]…
Events
Freshworks Partners with FuturistiCX to Highlight Innovative Customer Experience Strategies
In this new age of a digitally connected living, it is imperative for Customer Experience experts to adapt innovative technologies to meet customer expectations and deliver superior customer service across various channels. The 2021 edition of FuturistiCX Middle East lives up to its reputation of being the biggest Customer Experience Conclave, as it hosted 250+ […]…
Events
Darktrace, Recorded Future, ManageEngine and FireEye Partners with Finnosec to Reiterate the Need for Cyber Resilience in the Middle East
As the world has evolved to a “New Normal” way of living, Cyber Security Experts have been charged to remain alert as a result of the increased opportunities available for hackers due to work-from-home policies being stretched to unplanned levels. The 2021 edition of Finnosec Middle East lives up to its repute of being the […]…
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Airwallex raises valuation to $2.6 billion on $100 million Series D extension
Fintech payment platform AirWallex has increased its valuation to US$2.6 billion with a capital raising of $100 million in a further Series D extension. The $100 million extension lifts Airwallex’s Series D funding to $300 million. This latest tranche followed its initial Series D round in April 2020 during the pandemic, and a $40 million […]…
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Meet Craig – Digital Source Internal Interview
It’s time to introduce a new member of our team! This week we shine the DS spotlight on our newest colleague and People Ops Recruiter – Craig Norris. Jump into our conversation below, as he shares with us his biggest professional influences, the one secret talent no one knows about and a travel story straight […]…
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Santander accelerates roll out of eco-friendly cards across Europe
Banco Santander has committed to converting all of its 30 million payment cards across Europe to recycled plastic within the next four years. The bank says that by 2025, all debit, credit and pre-paid cards across Poland, Portugal, Spain and the UK will be made of sustainable materials, such as recycled PVC or corn-based plastic […]…
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How SaaS Drives Transformation in Financial Services in 2021
The revolutionary SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) concept can transform various industry sectors, and the finance sector is no exception! As a cloud-based technology, SaaS can benefit fintech companies and banks alike especially in meeting regulatory demands and providing security to their customers. Let’s understand the SaaS model before digging deep into its impact on the fintech sector […]…
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Nuvemshop, LatAm’s answer to Shopify, raises $90M in Accel-led Series D
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to people everywhere shopping more online, and Latin America is no exception. São Paulo-based Nuvemshop has developed an e-commerce platform that aims to allow SMBs and merchants to connect more directly with their consumers. With more people in Latin America getting used to making purchases digitally, the company has experienced a major […]…
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