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New Series A round raised by automation startup, Softomotive

The formerly Athens-based startup, Softomotive, has raised a new investment round worth $25 million for its software focused on automation functions for companies. Softomotive provides a robotic process automation service which learns to perform different tasks and features as needed by the company so as to provide a more efficient business, VentureBeat reported. “With this […]

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Chennai-based financial services startup, OptaCredit, in talks to raise Series A round

A lending-focused startup based in Chennai, OptaCredit Fintech Pvt. Ltd., is in talks to raise a new investment round worth between $8 million and $10 million. The company provides an online platform which potential borrowers can use to apply for loans. The company then uses artificial intelligence-based technology and other methods to assign the borrower […]

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SFO-based online payments startup, Stripe, raises $245 mn

A financial services startup, Stripe, has raised a new Series E investment round worth $245 million. The company provides an online platform for its customers which provides a variety of banking-related services including debit and credit cards as well as other billing options. Stripe has also developed partnerships with other similar companies including Alipay and […]

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Bangladeshi startup, Shohoz raises $15 million for booking platform

An online platform provider with a focus on travel needs for its user-base, Shohoz, has raised a new pre-Series B investment round. The startup provides various services via its platform, including ticketing services and ride-share needs. The Bangladeshi platform is available via website or mobile app. “When we started Shohoz in 2014, our vision was […]

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New fund by pi Ventures closes at Rs 225 crores

Bengaluru-based pi Ventures has finished raising funds for its first fund aimed at technology-based startups in various sectors. The fund, which is now worth Rs 225 crores at the end of the fundraising, will be used by pi Ventures to fund approximately 18 – 20 startups. The company has made six investments already. The investments […]

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