Abu Dhabi Fintech Startup Raises $20 Million in Series B Funding Round
Abu Dhabi-based fintech, Pyypl, announced on Nov. 7 that it had raised $20 million in Series B funding and this brought the total of funds raised to nearly $40 million. Pyypl has said it plans to use the recently raised funds to develop and add new features to its proprietary technology. The company further wants to assist “800 million financially underserved smartphone users” from the region through virtual and physical prepaid cards. Pyypl’s Financial Inclusion Journey Pyypl, an Abu Dhabi-based fintech, recently revealed it had raised $20 million in a Series B round, to....
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