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Ex-Amazon Security Chief Joins Capital One Board

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In a nod to just how important cybersecurity is becoming to larger firms within the financial space, Capital One said on Monday (Feb. Brought on board, in this case, is literal, as Capital One has created a new seat on its board of directors dedicated to cybersecurity.

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Instacart Value Skyrockets To $17.7B With $200M Funding Round

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The new round of funding came from existing investors Valiant Peregrine Fund and D1 Capital Partners. The company has raised more than $2 billion since it was founded in 2012 by Apoorva Mehta, Brandon Leonardo and Max Mullen. billion, the Silicon Valley startup announced on Thursday (Oct. and Canada.

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FinTech Affirm Raises $500M In Latest Funding Round

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The privately-held FinTech was founded in 2012 as an installment loan provider for shoppers to finance a purchase. The funding initiative was led by returning investor GIC, a wealth fund established by the Singapore government, and Durable Capital Partners, a Maryland investment company, the release stated. million U.S.

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Pixlee Lets Retailers Market Using Real Customers’ Photos

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Pixlee , a San Francisco-based startup, allows retailers or brands to market directly to customers by using their own photos through curating them from social media or having the customer directly submit them for use, which the company says leads to a more authentic and engaging shopping experience for consumers.

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Target Aims To Purchase Delivery Startup Deliv

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Valued at $190 million two years ago, Deliv has raised $85 million in venture capital since its founding in 2012, according to PitchBook Data Inc. Deliv’s venture investors include General Catalyst, PivotNorth Capital, Redpoint Ventures and Upfront Ventures, according to its website. Google and Enterprise Holdings Inc.,

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Affirm IPO Now On Track To Raise More Than $1.1 Billion

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Poshmark , an online market for luxury goods, pet supply retailer Petco , mobile game developer Playtika and auto service and supply company Driven are all also ready to go public, Bloomberg reported. At $44 per share, Affirm would have a market capitalization of $11.9 At $44 per share, Affirm would have a market capitalization of $11.9

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AdoreMe: Giving Lingerie A High Tech Touch

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Lucaciu is the chief technology officer of Adore Me , an eCommerce and brick-and-mortar retailer that has adjusted to disruptive changes in its market, including the bankruptcy of the parent company of Victoria’s Secret. We’re focused on capital efficiency,” he noted. “We Lucaciu’s goal is for Adore Me to be the Zara of lingerie.

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