On Finovate.com

• Conversational AI Fintech Clinc Raises $52 Million in Series B.

• Kabbage and Azlo Launch Mission Street Capital to Help Fund SMEs.

Around the web

• Mastercard unveils its Mastercard Innovation Engine, an API-based platform to enable easier deployment of digital customer experiences.

• Sezzle teams up with Bank of America Merchant Services, who will serve as the fintech’s digital card processor.

• Plaid earns recognition as one of the Best Workplaces from Inc.com.

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