Big Tech expands its reach with new startup acquisitions and investments

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This week’s newsletter is about startups, but it is also about Big Tech companies expanding their reach, both through acquisitions and through investments.

Car sales: eBay plans to acquire Caramel, a startup that helps car sellers and buyers complete the final steps of the transaction.

Buy now, pay now: Amazon is set to buy Indian BNPL startup Axio for over $150 million, according to sources.

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Author / Journalist: Anna Heim

Category: Technology

Markets: United StatesIndiaTaiwan

Topics: Big tech Venture Startups Nvidia Startups Weekly Blaize Fundraising

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Published On: 2025-01-17 @ 18:05:00 (14 hours ago)

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