Weekly Refresh: Payfone Raised $100M, EasyKnock Got $20M, and More

by Anna Holmquist
June 22, 2020
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Payfone raised $100M. Its platform helps identify and verify people using non-personal data gathered from your mobile phone. Apax Digital led the funding. [TechCrunch]

Pagaya announced $102M in funding. The global financial technology company splits its headquarters between Tel Aviv and NYC. It uses AI to manage institutional money. Aflac Global Ventures, Harvey Golub, Viola and more participated in the Series D. [Business Wire]

Kaia Health made $26M. It helps people treat their chronic conditions at home. Optum Ventures, Idivest and capital300 led the funding round. [Built In NYC]

iCapital Network acquires Wells Fargo division. The fintech platform is acquiring the alternative investments feeder fund platform from Wells Fargo’s Global Alternative Investments division. As part of the deal, Wells Fargo is also investing in iCapital’s latest funding round. [Press Release]

MayStreet raised $21M. The fintech startup gathers raw market data from trading floors and collects it in a customizable platform. NEXT Investors led the Series A. [Built In NYC]

Urbint snagged $20M. The AI company for infrastructure and utility safety helps predict and prevent threats. Energy Impact Partners and Piva led the Series B. [Crunchbase]

EasyKnock closed on $20M. The institutionalized residential sale-leaseback company offers new ways for homeowners to monetize their equity. Blumberg Capital and QED Investors led the Series B. [FinSMEs]

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