Japanese fintech startup Kyash bags $14m in Series B funding

Japanese fintech startup Kyash bags $14m in Series B funding

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Japanese financial technology (fintech) startup Kyash has raised ¥1.5 billion ($14 million) in its Series B funding round, co-led by Mitsubishi UFJ Capital Co and VC firm Goodwater Capital, further fueling its goal of becoming Japan’s first challenger bank.