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Posted on 430 Snappy, the New York-based tech platform revolutionizing gifting, today announced it has completed a $70 million Series C funding round, bringing total funding for the company to over $100 million. This latest investment was led by GGV Capital with participation from existing investors 83North, Saban Ventures and Hearst Ventures. The company will use these funds to continue to invest in world class talent and innovation...

Tencent: Tencent Announces 2021 First Quarter Results 1Q2021 Total r [2]), an increase of 25% over the first quarter of 2020 ("YoY"). On a non-IFRS basis , which is intended to reflect core earnings by excluding certain one-time and/or non-cash items: Operating profit was RMB42.8 billion (USD6.5 billion), an increase of 20% YoY. Operating margin decreased to 32% from 33% last year. Profit for the period was RMB34.5 billion (USD5.3 billion), an increase of 23% YoY. Net margin remained stable...

/PRNewswire/ -- Tencent Holdings Limited ("Tencent" or the "Company", 00700.HK), a leading provider of Internet value added services in China, today announced...

Online pharmacy firms see massive order surge in second wave SECTIONS Share Synopsis High caseloads in cities coupled with regional lockdowns, especially in large metros, has pushed consumers to order online than visit offline pharmacies and diagnostic centres ETtech Illustration: Rahul Awasthi Driven by the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, India’s online pharmacy sector is once again witnessing a surge in orders for medical devices, personal protective equipment (PPE), health supplement...

Contact tracing has been more than a buzzword during the coronavirus pandemic. In some cases, it has been an issue of life and death. Tracking who an infected person has been in contact with is an important tool to minimise disease spread, and technology from the physical security industry claimed a role in contact tracing early on – and continues to provide benefits as companies seek to reopen. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: How can the security industry enhance contact trac...

Amsterdam, ING announced today that in order to further strengthen its position as a digital leader in banking it will separate the Management Board Banking roles for technology and operations. Ron van Kemenade will be appointed member of the Management Board Banking and chief technology officer, effective 1 May 2021. After a transitional period, Roel Louwhoff, chief operations officer and chief transformation officer, will leave ING later this year to continue his career outside the company. F...

ING PROFILE ING is a global financial institution with a strong European base, offering banking services through its operating company ING Bank. The purpose of ING Bank is empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business. ING Banks more than 57,000 employees offer retail and wholesale banking services to customers in over 40 countries. ING Group shares are listed on the exchanges of Amsterdam (INGA NA, INGA.AS), Brussels and on the New York Stock Exchange (ADRs: ING US, ING.N)...

New brand name aims to better align technology SPAC with broader sponsor investment funds and strategy Alkuri Global Acquisition Corp (NASDAQ:KIRIU) Alkuri means ‘to run toward,’ which reflects our belief that high-growth startups and technology companies need faster, more flexible and efficient paths to fundraising and the public capital markets” — Rich Williams, CEO AlkuriNASHVILLE, TENN, USA, March 5, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Ark Global Acquisition Corp. today announced that it has...

Announcing the Early Stage Pitch-Off judges TechCrunch Early Stage is coming around the corner fast, April 1 and 2. You still have a chance to pitch your startup on the famous TC stage to an amazing lineup of judges. On April 2, TechCrunch will feature 10 top startups across the globe at the Early Stage Pitch-Off. Companies will garner the attention of press and investors worldwide. Founders — apply here by March 9. The pitch-off will consist of a five-minute presentation followed by a Q&A wi...

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