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Baobab Ventures Debuts $15 Million Fund for AI Projects
Investments // November 26, 2025

Tech investor Carles Reina has launched a fund focusing on artificial intelligence, robotics and defense. 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....

Cloud Startup Lambda Nets $1.5 Billion as AI Infrastructure Remains a Focus
artificial intelligence // November 24, 2025

A new round of artificial intelligence (AI) fundraising this week shows continued investor interest in companies building large-scale platforms across infrastructure, automation and healthcare. From cloud computing to model-training centers investors remain keen on supporting ventures that address the growing demand for advanced computing resources,...

HSBC Says OpenAI Could Need $207 Billion of New Financing for Compute Costs
Artificial Intelligence // November 24, 2025

OpenAI could need $207 billion in new financing by 2030 to gain the compute capacity it is seeking, Seeking Alpha reported Monday (Nov. 24), citing analysts from HSBC Global Investment Research. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Stuut Raises $29.5 Million for AI-Powered AR Automation Platform
Fintech Investments // November 20, 2025

Stuut Technologies raised $29.5 million in a Series A funding round to accelerate the product development of its artificial intelligence platform that automates accounts receivable (AR) work. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Interviews & Exclusives
Kamran Ansari on the FinTech Reset: Execution, Endurance, and the End of Easy Money

November 10, 2025
Kamran Ansari has lived through nearly every major turn in FinTech, from the first digital wallets and mobile payments to the rise (and recalibration) of billion-dollar disruptors. With nearly 100 investments behind him, including early stakes in Venmo, Braintree, Facebook and Robinhood, he has seen what separates fleeting hype from lasting impact. Get the Full […]

Fundamentals Beat Frenzy for FinTech IPOs in 2025

October 08, 2025
The FinTech initial public offering (IPO) market has roared back to life in 2025 after several quiet years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

SemperVirens Launches Accelerator as FinTechs Scramble for Post-Seed Growth

June 02, 2025
For fledgling FinTechs chasing their first paying customer, the toughest stretch often begins after the seed check clears. Because building a company is a long journey. From concept to funding and finally...

Middle-Market Firms Wary of Smaller AI-Driven Rivals

March 25, 2025
In the business realm, the word “startup” conjures up the garage as innovation lab, the bootstrapping and scrapping micro-firm that has the potential to disrupt an industry and grow into...

Quick Reads
Jeff Bezos’ AI Startup Acquires Computer Agent Maker General Agents

November 26, 2025
Jeff Bezos’ new artificial intelligence (AI) startup Project Prometheus reportedly acquired computer agent maker General Agents. 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 […]

Baobab Ventures Debuts $15 Million Fund for AI Projects

November 26, 2025
Tech investor Carles Reina has launched a fund focusing on artificial intelligence, robotics and defense. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

HSBC Says OpenAI Could Need $207 Billion of New Financing for Compute Costs

November 24, 2025
OpenAI could need $207 billion in new financing by 2030 to gain the compute capacity it is seeking, Seeking Alpha reported Monday (Nov. 24), citing analysts from HSBC Global Investment...

Stuut Raises $29.5 Million for AI-Powered AR Automation Platform

November 20, 2025
Stuut Technologies raised $29.5 million in a Series A funding round to accelerate the product development of its artificial intelligence platform that automates accounts receivable (AR) work. Get the Full...