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Japanese e-commerce enabler AnyMind raises funding in equity, debt for acquisitions

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Japanese commerce enabler AnyMind , which helps brands and influencers’ online operations, has closed a ¥5 billion (approximately $36 million) Series D round on the back of that boost to make additional acquisitions in Japan and globally. The startup did not disclose its valuation. Mizuho Bank provided the debt facility.

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Colombia’s Bold raises $55M in Tiger Global-led round to enable digital payments in LatAm

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Bold , a technology company working to enable financial access to electronic payments in Colombia, has raised $55 million in a Series B funding round led by Tiger Global Management. The startup launched its first product, a credit card reader, in the first quarter of 2020. The startup must be doing something right.

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Bzaar bags $4M to enable US retailers to source home, lifestyle products from India

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billion in 2019, while U.S. goods imports from India in 2019 were $87.4 The new funding will enable the company to invest in marketing to get in front of buyers and invest on its technology to advance its cataloging feature so that goods pass through customs seamlessly. goods imports from China totaled $451.7 Bzaar screenshot.

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Nigerian digital bank Carbon hit $240M in payments processed last year, up 89% from 2019

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In 2018, Carbon , a Nigerian fintech startup, made its financials public for the first time. Although typical for foreign private startups, it’s almost an anomaly in Africa. While Carbon has been hailed for transparency and openness, it remains to be seen if it’s a trend other African startups are willing to follow.

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YC-backed Curacel unveils new API platform that enables tech-led businesses to offer insurance

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Curacel , the YC-backed startup that is developing insurance infrastructure for the African market, has launched a new interface that allows digital businesses like those in retail, fintech, e-commerce and logistics to add insurance to their core products. Curacel is building insurance infrastructure for emerging markets.

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Singaporean Space Startup Zero-Error Systems (ZES) Raises $7.5M

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Register Singaporean deep tech startup Zero-Error Systems (ZES) successfully raises $7.5 The successful funding round will enable ZES to expand its reach and enhance its position as a key player in the industry. The post Singaporean Space Startup Zero-Error Systems (ZES) Raises $7.5M million in Series A funding round.

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Zego, the tech-enabled commercial motor insurer, raises $150M at $1.1B valuation

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Zego , the insurtech that got its start by offering flexible motorbike insurance for gig economy workers but has since expanded with a range of tech-enabled commercial motor insurance products, has raised $150 million. Leading the London-based company’s C round — giving it a $1.1