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Kapital gets more of its own capital to help LatAm businesses monitor cash flow
Mexican fintech Kapital raises $20 million in Series A funding and secures a $45 million debt facility to develop its financial platform for Latin American businesses. The platform combines credit cards, bill payments, cash-flow reporting, spending management, and revenue forecasting; Kapital says it serves more than 11,000 businesses and operates in Colombia. The company plans to use the capital for product development and further expansion in Colombia.
May 2023 · TechCrunchNews article
BBy device turns breast milk into powder, helps NICU nurses avoid lengthy ‘milk shift’
BBy converts donor breast milk into shelf-stable powder using a laser device designed to preserve its nutritional and immunological properties. The New York-based company serves 17 hospitals through eight regional facilities, processing 10 gallons of milk twice daily and delivering one- and two-ounce packets every two weeks. CEO Dr. Vansh Langer says BBy averages $800,000 in monthly revenue; the company also raised $3 million after participating in Y Combinator’s Winter 2022 cohort.
