SINGAPORE & SHANGHAI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 20, 2026--
Ant International, a leading global digital payment, digitisation and financial technology provider, today announced the successful closing of its Series A equity financing of approximately US$1.2 billion. Existing investors including Ant Group and Alibaba Group participated in this round, as well as other renowned international investment institutions.
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The proceeds will be used to accelerate Ant International’s global expansion and innovation in merchant payment, account management and other inclusive financial services for SMEs and enterprises across the world.
Ant International began independent operation in 2024. With main operations across Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Latin America, the company has built an expansive partnership network with banks, card organizations, mobile payment leaders and tech enterprises, connecting over 150 million global merchants with more than 2 billion user accounts. Through its four main business pillars: Alipay+, Antom, WorldFirst and Bettr, the company has focused on enhancing global payment interoperability and cross-border commerce with AI-powered merchant payment, treasury and credit tech solutions.
About Ant International
Ant International is a leading global digital payment, digitisation and financial technology provider. Through collaboration across the private and public sectors, our unified techfin platform supports financial institutions and merchants of all sizes to achieve inclusive growth through a comprehensive range of cutting-edge digital payment and financial services solutions. To learn more, please visit https://www.ant-intl.com/
Ant International today announced the successful closing of its Series A equity financing of approximately US$1.2 billion.
PHOENIX (AP) — Ketel Marte had two doubles and three RBIs to please the Chase Field crowd, Corbin Carroll added a two-run homer and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Texas Rangers 9-1 on Friday night.
Marte’s performance came less than two weeks after he was booed by the home fans Aug. 31 in his return from the injured list. The three-time All-Star missed 13 games after an unexpected no-show before a game in Boston, leading to days of confusion about his health and frame of mind.
The veteran second baseman eventually apologized for how he handled the situation. He received mostly cheers before Friday’s game and the crowd roared in approval after his two doubles.
It was a much-needed breakout from Arizona's offense, which was averaging less than three runs per game so far in September. The D-backs are locked in a tight battle with the San Diego Padres for the final National League wild card.
The D-backs scored four runs in the fifth and five more in the sixth to take a 9-1 lead. Marte had a two-run double in the fourth while Carroll and Arenado had back-to-back homers in the sixth.
It was Carroll's 20th home run of the season and the fourth straight season he's gone deep at least 20 times.
Arizona right-hander Merrill Kelly gave up one run over 4 1/3 innings. Reliever Justin Martinez threw an immaculate inning in the sixth, retiring Wyatt Langford, Evan Carter and Jake Burger on nine pitches.
Texas left-hander Mackenzie Gore (8-11) gave up four runs over four innings. The Rangers fell to 72-76 and are three games behind the Cleveland Guardians for the final AL wild card.
The Rangers took a brief 1-0 lead in the top of the fifth on Joc Pederson's RBI double to right field.
The D-backs send RHP Brandon Pfaadt (7-2, 3.53 ERA) to the mound Saturday night to face Rangers RHP Kumar Rocker (5-11, 4.61).
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Texas Rangers'Jake Burger, right, challenges a called third strike by home plate umpire Brian Walsh, left, as Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno pauses at home plate, before the called was overturned, during the second inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly throws against the Texas Rangers during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo, right, celebrates a run scored by Diamondbacks' Ryan Waldschmidt (15) during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Texas Rangers starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore pauses at the pitcher's mound after giving up a two-run double to Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte connects for a two-run double against the Texas Rangers during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
