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Investors Shift Focus to AI Efficiency and Economics
artificial intelligence // February 09, 2026

Venture capital continued to flow into the artificial intelligence (AI) sector in early February, though the targets are changing. Investors are now prioritizing the durability and economics of the technology over simple scale. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Sequoia Wants In on Anthropic’s $25 Billion Funding Round
artificial intelligence // January 18, 2026

Sequoia Capital is reportedly preparing to contribute to a multibillion-dollar funding round for Anthropic. 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...

FinTech Funding Jumps 25% on Prediction Market Interest
Fintech Investments // December 31, 2025

Interest in prediction markets has reportedly fueled an increase in FinTech venture funding. 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....

Ex-Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer Launches Agentic AI Startup
artificial intelligence // December 26, 2025

Dazzle AI, a new startup founded by former Yahoo President and CEO Marissa Mayer, raised $8 million in a seed round. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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 […]

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...

Uncertainty Overload: Tariffs Cast Shadow on FinTech Funding and Growth

April 07, 2025
So far, there have been 10 Mondays in the Trump administration, each possessing its own variety of manic behavior. “Manic Mondays,” we’ve been calling them. For example, there was the...

Inside Citi Ventures’ AI Playbook: From Compliance Automation to Hyper-Personalization

March 18, 2025
As Citi’s venture capital arm, Citi Ventures scours a broad swath of startups from around the world to zero in on those that are generally aligned with the banking giant’s...

Quick Reads
Kalshi Backer Paradigm Developing Its Own Prediction Market

April 01, 2026
Venture capital firm Paradigm has invested in popular prediction market Kalshi. 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 […]

Sequoia Wants In on Anthropic’s $25 Billion Funding Round

January 18, 2026
Sequoia Capital is reportedly preparing to contribute to a multibillion-dollar funding round for Anthropic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

FinTech Funding Jumps 25% on Prediction Market Interest

December 31, 2025
Interest in prediction markets has reportedly fueled an increase in FinTech venture funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Ex-Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer Launches Agentic AI Startup

December 26, 2025
Dazzle AI, a new startup founded by former Yahoo President and CEO Marissa Mayer, raised $8 million in a seed round. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...