The investment marks the first time Block, formerly Square, has thrown its money behind an Asian-based entity. The investment round also included Greyhound Capital, Altos Ventures, StepStone Group, SMBC Nikko Securities, Goodwater Capital and others. Kyash has raised close to $107.7 million since forming in 2015.
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Kyash Gets Block Support in D-round, Takes in $41M in Fresh Funding
Tokyo-based mobile fintech Kyash raised $41.2 million with the help of Block, the Japan Post Investment Corporation and others in its latest funding round. So reports TechCrunch.
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