iwoca integrates with LianLian Global to provide ecommerce funding to businesses

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We've partnered with LianLian Global to provide ecommerce funding to businesses

Cross-border payment service provider, LianLian Global, has expanded its integrated ecommerce finance solution with the onboarding of global ecommerce financing heavyweights iwoca, RITMO, and YouLend.

"We’re thrilled to be joining forces with LianLian Global to help marketplace ecommerce sellers grow and reach their potential,” said Harry Cranfield, Partner Channel Manager at iwoca. “This strategic partnership enables us to offer our fast and flexible finance to LianLian Global’s customers, helping them solve cash flow challenges, buy inventory, invest in marketing and more."

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November 17, 2022

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We've partnered with LianLian Global to provide ecommerce funding to businesses

We've partnered with LianLian Global to provide ecommerce funding to businesses

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