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B2B Venture Capital: Corporate Social Media, Marijuana Procurement, and Big Data

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This week, the two countries were the only markets that landed on the B2B venture capital board, with funding landing at SaaS, Big Data and procurement startups across a range of industries, from corporate social media management to marijuana procurement. PYMNTS breaks down the $24 million in venture capital raised.

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Data Dive: And The Winner Is Edition — SMBs Worldwide, DoorDash And Gun Regulation

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This new round of capital will help us further our mission of connecting communities around the world through last-mile delivery,” CEO Tony Xu said. SoftBank Group led the round, along with participation from GIC, Wellcome Trust and Sequoia Capital. So, what did we learn this week?

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GonzoBanker Awards 2017

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Seriously, sit back with a pocket flask of Pappy Van Winkle, smoke a cigar (or your combustible of choice if you live in Colorado, California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Main or Massachusetts) and enjoy the 2017 GonzoBanker Awards. It’s time to toast the conquerors and skewer the laggards, GonzoBankers. THE BANKING AWARDS. Happy Holidays!

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Facebook Chief Spends Third Day In DC Meeting Lawmakers

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The move comes as the social media giant is battling accusations of antitrust impropriety and a lack of proper preparation against misinformation ahead of the 2020 election. He had already met with Oregon Congressman Greg Walden and Judiciary Committee member Doug Collins of Georgia. On Friday (Sept. On Friday (Sept.

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