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Primer raises $100M to enhance AI payments
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- →Primer's funding highlights the increasing role of AI in payment processing.
- →The expansion of Primer Companion could revolutionize how merchants manage payments.
- →The US expansion indicates a strategic move to capture a larger market share.
London-based payments startup Primer has raised $100 million in a Series C funding round led by Sofina, with participation from Peak XV Partners and existing investors. Founded by ex-PayPal employees, Primer offers a platform that integrates various payment services for large e-commerce merchants. The funding will be used to enhance its AI agent, Primer Companion, to autonomously manage payment decisions, and to expand its operations in the US. This investment underscores the growing role of AI in optimizing payment processes.
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