Startup news and trends

Report: Zepto Considers Secondary Sale at $5 Billion Valuation
Retail // March 24, 2025

Indian online grocer Zepto is reportedly in talks on a secondary sale that would allow employees and some existing investors to sell as much as $250 million worth of shares. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Checkout Names Revenue Operations Head as New COO
Personnel // June 12, 2024

British payments company Checkout.com has a new chief operating officer. 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 completing this...

Report: Paris-Based Holistic Raises $200 Million to Develop AI Model
artificial intelligence // May 07, 2024

A Paris-based artificial intelligence (AI) startup called Holistic has reportedly raised $200 million in the first tranche of an initial funding round. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Rappi Getting Ready for IPO ‘When It Makes Sense’
IPO // April 11, 2024

Delivery service Rappi is getting ready for a future initial public offering (IPO). 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 completing...

Interviews & Exclusives
SimpleClosure CEO Says Automating Shutdowns Breaks the Taboo Around Startup Failures

September 14, 2023
It’s a challenging economy for consumers — and startups don’t have it any better. 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 completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and […]

MENA’s AgriTech Revolution Captures VC Attention and Dollars

May 04, 2023
Total investment raised by startups in the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA) and broader Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) area crossed the $3 billion mark in 2022 as investors...

EU Early-Stage Startups Benefit From VC Dry Powder

April 07, 2023
In a challenging macroeconomic market that has led to a sharpened focus on belt-tightening, FinTech firms are under mounting pressure from investors to pivot from growth to profitability. Get the...

Startups Embrace Business Resilience Just as VCs Demand It

December 29, 2022
Global economic volatility and recession risk test the business resilience of startups. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Quick Reads
Salsa Raises $20M to Expand Embedded Payroll Services Across US and Canada

April 22, 2025
New York-based embedded payroll startup Salsa continues to gain momentum. 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 completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and […]

Report: Zepto Considers Secondary Sale at $5 Billion Valuation

March 24, 2025
Indian online grocer Zepto is reportedly in talks on a secondary sale that would allow employees and some existing investors to sell as much as $250 million worth of shares....

Checkout Names Revenue Operations Head as New COO

June 12, 2024
British payments company Checkout.com has a new chief operating officer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Report: Paris-Based Holistic Raises $200 Million to Develop AI Model

May 07, 2024
A Paris-based artificial intelligence (AI) startup called Holistic has reportedly raised $200 million in the first tranche of an initial funding round. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...