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Bolt raises a €628M round, wants a role in congestion-free and sustainable cities
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January 11, 2022
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Online travel giants' marketing spend continues to head north
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January 10, 2022
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Spectaflow adds €1.7M for hotel operations tech
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Rocketrip-parent Mondee plans public listing via SPAC
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Once the transaction is completed, the combined Mondee and Ithax entity is expected to be worth $1...
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Voi adds $115M for micro-mobility expansion in Europe
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December 20, 2021
Sweden-based Voi plans to use its Series D funding to expand into new European markets and add more...
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