
Capchase has raised $200 million in a combination of equity and debt to fuel its expansion into the enterprise market. The New York-based company, which has shifted from revenue-based financing to a B2B buy now, pay later model, uses AI to automate and speed up traditionally slow financing processes. This pivot has resulted in a 400% growth rate over the past year. The new funds will help Capchase expand its operations globally, including a new entry into the Australian market.
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