PYMNTS

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Today is Columbus Day, a celebration of Christopher Columbus’ “discovery” of Americas 526 years ago. First, Christopher Columbus never actually set foot in North America, so he discovered an America, not the America. In fact, much of what one learned in elementary school about Columbus is a little bit off. The horror.

Columbus 116

Columbus Data Phoenix America 116

CB Insights

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Combined, these 31 European startups have raised more than $21B in total funding, and operate across industries including fintech, e-commerce, healthcare, and more. Company Description: This UK-based company operates data centers in Europe and Asia. Auto1 Group now has operations in more than 30 countries. Global Switch.

Groups 76

Groups Capital Operations Fintech 76

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 16, 2019

The Crystal City, Virginia HQ2 plans are still underway, as are plans for a new operations hub in Nashville. Kroger Pay is one of the few mobile wallets that pairs loyalty and payment,” said Mary Ellen Adcock, the group VP of operations at Kroger. Many of those schemes have either fizzled and died, or are today found sputtering.

Apple 143

Apple Payments New York Mobile 143

CB Insights

MARCH 13, 2019

Samsara’s applications include fleet management, collision prevention, and delivery coordination. Company Description: Operating out of Santa Monica, California, GoodRx offers a cost-saving platform for prescription drugs. Bird Rides currently operates in more than 100 locations. . SmileDirectClub. Valuation: $3.2B.

San Francisco 77

San Francisco Company US California 77