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Infibeam Avenues, a prominent fintech firm, experienced a 10% surge in its shares during today's intraday trade following the announcement of a significant investment.
The company disclosed plans to invest $10 million to acquire a 20% strategic stake in XDuce, a distinguished enterprise application and AI development company headquartered in the United States.
Leading Player in Enterprise Solutions
Based in New Jersey, USA, XDuce boasts a team of over 150 skilled software developers catering to renowned Wall Street and insurance clients across North America. Famous for its proficiency in business application implementation, integration services, and business transformation, XDuce's client roster includes industry giants such as Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and Goldman Sachs.
Infibeam Avenues aims to leverage this strategic partnership to tap into XDuce's extensive network, particularly for its Phronetic AI Solutions and CCAvenue Payments business in the US, as outlined in an exchange filing on Saturday (February 24).
Integration for Enhanced Solutions and Market Expansion
The equity acquisition in XDuce, approved by the board of directors on Saturday, signifies a strategic move for Infibeam Avenues. This integration seeks to amalgamate Infibeam Avenues' PhroneticAI capabilities into XDuce's existing framework, thereby bolstering platform and payments business growth in the US market.
According to Live Mint, the incorporation of PhroneticAI fraud detection and authentication, as well as risk identification (FAR) AI technology, is poised to elevate the intelligence quotient of XDuce's solutions, particularly within the financial sector in the US.
Additionally, XDuce's partnership will play a pivotal role in expanding the reach of Infibeam Avenues' payment gateway brand, CCAvenue, in the United States. This strategic initiative underscores the company's commitment to fortifying its presence in the lucrative financial sector while reshaping its trajectory of international operations over the next two years.
According to Business World, Infibeam Avenues is an Indian multinational fintech company offering integrated digital platforms encompassing digital payment solutions under the CCAvenue brand and enterprise software solutions under the BuildaBazaar brand.
According to the company's website, renowned as the only listed homegrown, bootstrapped, and profitable fintech conglomerate, Infibeam Avenues boasts a comprehensive fintech portfolio.
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