Aiming to expand globally
B2B cloud computing service The Currency Cloud has raised USD3 million from Notion Capital, coming on top of USD3.3 million (GBP2.5 million) in previous funding from Atlas Venture and the Anthemis Group. UK-based The Currency Cloud is a provider of a cloud-based currency conversion and international payments service. The funding will support the expansion of the firm as it aims to expand globally and build on its already strong customer demand.
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