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Why Venture Capital Is Accelerating In Asia — Why It’s Different From The Valley

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Despite the pandemic, venture capital dollars are flowing freely to nascent firms in Asia that are tackling the need for contactless interactions and platforms that match supply and demand — setting the stage for innovation on the other side of the public health crisis.

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Duffel Funding Round Adds Fuel To Travel Industry Innovation

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million in fresh funding, capital that will go toward “a B2B offering (that allows) individual travel agents at large online travel management companies and tour operators to offer a ‘seamless travel experience’ to their end customers, making the booking experience simpler, faster and cheaper.”. based startup called Duffel. Payments Cost.

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EU Countries Push For Tech Funding To Compete With US And China

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To make sure they can compete with the United States and China, France and Germany want an EU-wide initiative that will fund innovation and research in tech startup projects across the region. According to Reuters , Europe has lagged behind the United States in developing new technologies. billion euros ($1.75

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Community Banks Debut FinTech Alliance

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To that end, news came earlier this week in the United States that a dozen community and regional banks have formed a group aimed at exploring the opportunities amid FinTech offerings. Here In The States. In the United States, sandboxes are grabbing a bit of headline space.

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simPRO Taps Square To Power Field Service Payments

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Founded in 2002, simPRO secured $31 million in growth capital in 2016 as part of an aggressive product innovation and expansion strategy. “By partnering with Square’s trusted payment platform, we are simplifying the billing and invoicing process for our customers.”.

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Philadelphia Mall Owner Takes Care Of Its Own

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The entire process, cradle to grave, has failed to evolve and innovate with the customer in mind.”. Just this week, investors in Starwood Capital Group started to show signs of strain after the pandemic shuttered stores and wiped out emergency cash reserves, leading to default on a $700 million loan.

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Britain’s ‘Independence Day’ May Leave FinTech Shackled

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Today the United States celebrates Independence Day, with cookouts and fireworks and no dearth of parades. payments firms can innovate and tailor their technologies to a large stage, the continent. However, the unity that has marked cross-border money movement in that region may be enjoying numbered days. .

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