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Payments startup Simplee raises $20M from Social Capital, American Express

By Jonah Comstock 04:25 pm May 11, 2016

Mobile healthcare payment startup Simplee has raised $20 million in a round led by Social Capital. American Express contributed as a strategic investor and existing investors 83North and Heritage Group also participated in the round. The round more than doubles the company's funding, bringing it up to $36 million to date. "We define ourselves as a fintech player that operates in healthcare," CEO...

Jawbone launches UP2, reveals plans for AmEx-ready UP4

By Brian Dolan 10:02 am April 16, 2015

Jawbone UP2 It's been a busy week for Jawbone. First news came that the long-delayed UP3 would finally launch in the coming days, but it would not be waterproof enough for swimming, as previously promised. Then the Wall Street Journal broke the news that Jawbone had partnered with American Express to add payments to a future wearable. That future wearable was just unveiled by the company --...