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Nium Raises US$50 Million in Series E Round to Expand Real-Time Payments Global Infrastructure

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Funds will enable the company to continue rapid network expansion and capitalize on a projected US$175 trillion B2B payments market opportunity

SAN FRANCISCO and SINGAPORE, June 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Nium, the global leader in real-time cross-border payments, today announced it has raised US$50 million in a Series E funding round. The round was led by a sovereign wealth fund in Southeast Asia and values the company at US$1.4 billion post-money. The sovereign wealth fund joins other newly added investors from Nium’s prior funding round, including BOND, NewView Capital, and Tribe Capital. Nium will use the funds to further accelerate its growth plans in the B2B payments market, which is projected to reach US$175 trillion by 2030, including fueling global network expansion, accelerating product innovation, hiring top talent, and pursuing M&A activity.

“This investment defies current funding sentiment in fintech and is a vote of confidence in Nium’s growth ambitions, particularly as we focus on serving the needs marketplaces, SaaS platforms, travel, and financial institutions, for whom payments are mission critical,” said Prajit Nanu, Founder and CEO at Nium. “Our recent enterprise wins with globally recognized brands show that there is strong demand for our customer-centric B2B payment solutions as global businesses overhaul systems for the real-time era.”

Nium has experienced strong revenue growth of 50%+ in 2023 compared to 2022. This can be attributed to the company’s focused product development roadmap, which has delivered on features serving mission-critical client use cases in industries such as travel, payroll, spend management, and financial services. Recent client wins include, Australian expense management leader, Weel and one of UAE’s leading banks, Emirates NBD.

Foundational to Nium’s success has been the recent expansion of its license portfolio, which allows it to do business directly in several jurisdictions. Nium also holds regulatory licenses and authorizations in more than 40 countries, and recently received additional approvals including a Type 1 Funds Transfer Service Provider (FTSP) license from Japan’s Financial Service Agency (FSA) and registration on the Financial Service Provider Register (FSPR) in New Zealand.

Nanu continued, “This investment is proof of our global success at a time when raising money is exceptionally difficult for late-stage, venture-backed companies. Our investors believe in our long-term mission of building the payments infrastructure for on-demand money movement and this additional investment will allow us to accelerate our aspirations. We’re privileged to have this support are looking forward to working closely together with them to continue to advance our business.”

This year, Nium appointed former Bank of America executive, Alexandra Johnson, as Chief Payments Officer to oversee the businesses Global Banking and Payment Operations teams, former PayPal executive, Rissy Ruddy, as Chief Human Resources Officer to lead all people functions, and former Revolut executive, Anton Pasiechnikov, as VP of Finance. These leaders add to an already strong leadership team that Nanu has been building.

About Nium

Nium, the global leader in real-time, cross-border payments, was founded on the mission to deliver the global payments infrastructure of tomorrow, today. With the onset of the global economy, its payments infrastructure is shaping how banks, fintechs, and businesses everywhere collect, convert, and disburse funds instantly across borders. Its payout network supports 100 currencies and spans 220+ countries, 100 of which in real-time. Funds can be disbursed to accounts, wallets, and cards and collected locally in 35 markets. Nium’s growing card issuance business is already available in 34 countries. Nium holds regulatory licences and authorizations in more than 40 countries, enabling seamless onboarding, rapid integration, and compliance – independent of geography. The company is co-headquartered in San Francisco and Singapore.

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TerraMaster Launches the New TNAS Mobile 3 with Various New Features for Efficient NAS Management

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SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — TerraMaster, a professional brand focusing on providing innovative storage products for families and businesses, launched new TNAS Mobile 3 application compatible with the latest TOS 6, introducing a host of new features and optimizations such as updated UI, TNAS Online and photo backup and one-touch initialization. With these improvements, the latest version of TNAS Mobile 3 ensures users enjoy a more convenient, efficient, and powerful NAS management experience, all from the palm of hands.

TNAS Mobile 3 New Features

Upgraded TNAS Online Management
Upgraded to TNAS Online 2, with a 500% speed improvement, providing smoother and more stable mobile access, ensuring seamless operation from anywhere.

One-Touch NAS Initialization
Users can now easily initialize the TNAS directly from mobile device. Simplified operation process for quick deployment and initialization of the TOS system.

Perfectly Compatible with TOS 6
Seamlessly integrates with the latest TOS 6 operating system, users can explore all features of TOS 6 on the mobile phone.

Optimized Overall UI and Photo Backup
The TNAS Mobile 3 app now boasts a cleaner, more intuitive interface for a smoother user experience. And the photo backup transfer process has been improved to increase efficiency and stability.

Media Index Management
The app also introduces a new media index management feature. Smart indexing for quick retrieval of media files on TNAS, offering the convenience of one-click activation across platforms.

User Management
A new user management feature has been added, allowing administrators to centralized manage and control user access more efficiently. Enable flexible allocation and control of permissions.

Shared Folder Management
The app now includes enhanced shared folder management. Users can easily create and edit shared folders with detailed control over access permissions.

Availability
TerraMaster new TNAS Mobile 3 V3.3.038 is now available for download and installation through Google Play Store and Apple App Store. More details, please visit:
https://www.terra-master.com/global/tnas-mobile3/.

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About TerraMaster
TerraMaster is a professional brand that focuses on providing innovative storage products, including network attached storage and direct attached storage that has become increasingly popular in over 40 countries and regions. The brand has been developing storage technology for 10 years, addressing the needs of customers such as home users, small/medium businesses, and enterprises.

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Sapiens to Participate in the 27th Annual Needham Growth Conference on January 15, 2025

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ROCHELLE PARK, N. J., Dec. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Sapiens International Corporation, (NASDAQ: SPNS) (TASE: SPNS), a leading global provider of software solutions for the insurance industry, today announced that Roni Giladi, Chief Financial Officer, is scheduled to participate in the 27th Annual Needham Growth Conference to be held at the Lotte NY Palace Hotel in New York City, January 14 – 16, 2025. Sapiens will host a group presentation on January 15, from 2:15 p.m.- 2:55 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) in “Holmes 1″ and conduct one-on-one meetings the same day.

A webcast of management’s presentation can be found on the company’s IR website under the events section, at https://sapiens.com/investor-relations/. For more information about the conferences or to schedule a one-on-one meeting with Sapiens, please contact your Needham representative at the respective firm. The firms hosting the conference reserve the right to adjust a company’s meeting schedule, including its presentation time. It is recommended that participants confirm all meeting and presentation times with the conference organizers.

About Sapiens

Sapiens International Corporation (NASDAQ and TASE: SPNS) is a global leader in intelligent insurance software solutions. With Sapiens’ robust platform, customer-driven partnerships, and rich ecosystem, insurers are empowered to future-proof their organizations with operational excellence in a rapidly changing marketplace. We help insurers harness the power of AI and advanced automation to support core solutions for property and casualty, workers’ compensation, and life insurance, including reinsurance, financial & compliance, data & analytics, digital, and decision management. Sapiens boasts a longtime global presence, serving over 600 customers in more than 30 countries with its innovative SaaS offerings. Recognized by industry experts and selected for the Microsoft Top 100 Partner program, Sapiens is committed to partnering with our customers for their entire transformation journey and is continuously innovating to ensure their success.

For more information visit https://sapiens.com or follow us on LinkedIn 

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Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Investor Relations, Sapiens
Yaffa.cohen-ifrah@sapiens.com 

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Kimberly Rogers
Managing Director, Hayden IR
kim@HaydenIR.com 

 

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Pocamarket Named ‘Best K-POP Photocard Platform’ at 2024 KBS N Brand Awards

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SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Pocamarket, the pioneering K-POP photocard trading platform operated by Infludeo Co., Ltd., has received the prestigious ‘Best K-POP Photocard Platform’ award at the 2024 KBS N Brand Awards. The ceremony, organized by KBS N, a subsidiary of Korea’s national public broadcaster KBS (Korean Broadcasting System), recognizes outstanding brands for their excellence and industry impact.

Since its inception, Pocamarket has established itself as the trusted destination for K-POP enthusiasts seeking to trade photocards in a secure and streamlined environment. The platform’s commitment to fan experience extends to its physical presence through PocaSpot, an interactive retail space in Seoul’s vibrant Hongdae district. This innovative space serves as a hub for both domestic and international fans to acquire authentic photocards while experiencing Korean pop culture firsthand. Building on this success, the company has announced plans to launch its second PocaSpot location in Myeongdong during 2024.

The recognition underscores Pocamarket’s transformation from a specialized trading platform to a significant force in promoting global K-POP culture. As the international K-POP community continues to grow, Pocamarket maintains its position as an industry leader by delivering exceptional value and authentic experiences to fans worldwide.

“This recognition reflects the unwavering support and trust of our global fan community,” stated a Pocamarket representative. “We remain dedicated to developing innovative solutions that ensure a seamless and secure experience for K-POP enthusiasts everywhere. Our mission is to continue evolving alongside our users while fostering the growth of K-POP culture internationally.”

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