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Beam raises $6.4M to help citizens access safety net funds • ZebethMedia

By zebethcontrolPosted on November 17, 2022Posted in beam, government, Government & PolicyNo Comments

Beam, a startup that helps citizens access government financial aid, has raised $6.4 million in Series A funding. The company, previously known as Edquity, helps deliver funds across a wide array of programs, like emergency cash assistance, rental relief and public utility benefits. “We fundamentally work to transmit critical services and resources to those in […]

Thailand’s Beam simplifies checkout for social commerce • ZebethMedia

By zebethcontrolPosted on November 16, 2022Posted in beam, Sequoia Capital India, social commerce, StartupsNo Comments

The social commerce market is already worth more than $13 billion in Southeast Asia, but the checkout process is filled with friction. Many sellers don’t have online storefronts and instead use social media and messaging apps, which means payment is made by switching to banking apps or wallets. This means low conversion rates, say the […]