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Fintech Fundings: 38 Companies Raised $300 Million First Week of June

Fintech Labs Insights

HQ: Chicago, Illinois. Kikka Capital. Tags: Institutions, B2B2C, mobile banking, UX/UI. Source: Crunchbase. Vibes (owned by Syniverse). Mobile wallet analytics. Latest round: $45 million Series B. Total raised: $60 million. Source: Crunchbase. Mobile savings account. Latest round: $22.5 million Series B. Total raised: $8.17

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Lessons From The Failed Chatbot Revolution — And 5 Industries Where The Tech Is Making A Comeback

CB Insights

While M was capable of handling simple questions like “Where can I get a good burger in Chicago next week?” Slack launched its own $80M chatbot fund, partnering with leading VCs including Spark Capital, Index Ventures, Accel, KPCB, Social Capital, and Andreessen Horowitz. Personal finance: Chatbots to help manage spending.