Funding news and trends

Samsung Weighs $1 Billion Investment in AI Firm Mistral

July 22, 2026
Fresh Off a $13 Million Raise, Neon Wants to Hand Game Publishers the eCommerce Playbook
Innovation // July 22, 2026

For game publishers, breaking free of Apple’s and Google’s app-store commissions was supposed to be the hard part. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

Augustus Raises $180 Million to Build Clearing Bank for Stablecoins
Investments // July 21, 2026

Augustus, formerly known as Ivy, raised $180 million in a Series B funding round to support its offering that gives financial institutions around the world direct access to dollar accounts and rails through a federally chartered bank. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Forward Financing Secures Another $525 Million to Support Small Businesses
SMBs // July 21, 2026

Forward Financing, a provider of capital to small businesses across the United States, secured $525 million of new financing that brings the company’s total committed funding capacity to nearly $700 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Humanoid Raises $152 Million to Expand Robotics Company
Investments // July 21, 2026

U.K.-based robotics firm Humanoid says it is now a $1 billion company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Interviews & Exclusives
Paymentology CEO Says Payments Has a New Legacy Problem

May 18, 2026
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How Regional Banks Can Win the Emerging Middle Market Moment

April 29, 2026
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FinTechs Delay IPOs as Markets Scrutinize Revenue Models

March 26, 2026
Public listings have long been the preferred exit for FinTechs seeking new avenues to raise capital and, arguably, to enhance their visibility and reputations. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Small Door Raises $55M to Keep Pets Out of the Doghouse at the Vet

September 09, 2025
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Quick Reads
Samsung Weighs $1 Billion Investment in AI Firm Mistral

July 22, 2026
Samsung is in talks to invest around $1 billion in French artificial intelligence startup Mistral, the Financial Times reported Wednesday (July 22). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By […]

Augustus Raises $180 Million to Build Clearing Bank for Stablecoins

July 21, 2026
Augustus, formerly known as Ivy, raised $180 million in a Series B funding round to support its offering that gives financial institutions around the world direct access to dollar accounts...

Forward Financing Secures Another $525 Million to Support Small Businesses

July 21, 2026
Forward Financing, a provider of capital to small businesses across the United States, secured $525 million of new financing that brings the company’s total committed funding capacity to nearly $700...

Humanoid Raises $152 Million to Expand Robotics Company

July 21, 2026
U.K.-based robotics firm Humanoid says it is now a $1 billion company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...