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Between September 2 and 7, 2024, no fewer than 23 startups from various sectors raised more than $235 million in funding from investors. These sectors include D2C, Watertech, Sportstech, Ride-hailing, B2B, Fintech, Aviation, Healthcare, Traveltech and Cleantech. Last week, Indian startups raised more than $485 million in fundingwith the Quick Commerce unicorn Zepto Raises $340 Million alone. Unlike mergers and acquisitions, which typically do not disclose financial data, these funding rounds provide insight into sectors that are attracting growing investor interest. High value-added offers A wide range of sectors attracted investment during the week, with the ride-hailing sector leading the…

(Bloomberg) — Adobe Inc.’s top lawyer, Dana Rao, who played a central role in shaping its artificial-intelligence strategy and shepherding it through a failed antitrust battle, is leaving the company.Bloomberg’s most read articles“Dana has been a valuable member of our leadership team, and we value her contributions and counsel,” an Adobe spokesperson said Thursday in response to a Bloomberg News inquiry. As the company conducts a “thorough search” for a permanent successor, Chief Human Resources Officer Gloria Chen will lead Adobe’s legal organization, the spokesperson added.Rao has played a central role in defining Adobe’s approach to generative AI. The company…

JACKSONVILLE, Florida – There is a critical need for more fintech workers in Jacksonville right now, which is why a local university is launching two new programs to help companies find talent.The University of North Florida will offer a bachelor’s and master’s degree program in Fintech beginning in the fall semester. The programs will combine the computing, engineering and technology aspects of industry with the business side. Local businesses say it’s something they want to see from people looking for jobs.If you’ve ever applied for a mortgage using your phone, used a mobile payment service to send or receive money,…

Recent election years have been busy ones in the world of financial regulatory policy, and 2024 promises to be no different. This year could be even busier given the large backlog of proposed rules and the fallout from the regional banking crisis of spring 2023.Regulators will also continue to adapt to evolving innovations in cryptocurrencies and tokenization, as well as the contours of private credit markets. Here are several key issues worth watching.Impact of the election yearIt is commonly accepted that every branch of government slows down its pace of work during a presidential election year. Recently, the opposite has…

Healthcare Financing NewsAI Model Safety vs. Ease of AdoptionCISOs must have the curiosity to seek answers when they detect that something is wrong when AI innovations are integrated….1 day ago

In 2024, we are poised to witness major advancements in financial technology that will improve efficiency, security, and accessibility. Here’s a look at the top ten trends propelling the industry forward and marking critical areas of development for the digital transformation of finance. Automated reconciliations In short, reconciliation is the process of matching multiple sets of data to ensure that all intended transactions have been completed. When done on a timely and regular basis, it helps businesses maintain consistency in transaction flows and protect their finances from pitfalls such as overdrafts or fraud. Historically, reconciliation was manual, but financial process…

Investors may be bracing for an initial public offering (IPO) renaissance, but if the PYMNTS FinTech IPO Index is any indication: Caveat emptor. There is a growing demand for conclusion of agreementsfor startups to be acquired for the purpose of buying rather than building operations, and for FinTech companies, in particular, to go public as they raise capital. Monzo stands out here, having raised more than $430 million in a funding round this month. Nothing may be among the companies that will publicthus providing investors with an additional opportunity to play in the ‘buy now, pay later’ (BNPL) space. Klarna…

Healthcare Financing NewsAI Highlights the Importance of Getting Security Basics RightThe risk is that a cyber attacker will use AI to process a volume of data and discover a corner of the environment that we didn’t know about,…2 days ago

The Wise logo displayed on a smartphone screen.Pavlo Gonchar | SOPA Images | LightRocket via Getty ImagesBritish fintech company Wise nearly quadrupled its pretax profit in its half-year results released on Tuesday, citing a boost from rising interest rates.Wise reported revenue of £498.2 million, up 25% on the previous year, for the six months ended 30 September 2023. Including interest income, the company’s total revenue was £656 million for the period, up 58% on the previous year.Before tax, the company’s profit was £194.3 million, up 280% on the previous year.Wise said it benefited from higher interest rates, continuing a trend…

SUMMARY Chennai-based fintech company Paysharp receives final approval from RBI to act as a payment aggregator The startup, founded in 2019, has raised INR 23 crore in two funding rounds, with the latest valuation at INR 200 crore Paysharp offers flat-rate pricing for merchants, focusing on non-card-based payments like UPI and virtual account solutions The Chennai-based fintech startup has received final approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as an online payment aggregator (PA). The company said in a statement that it received the final approval last month, after obtaining a license in principle in December 2022.…