Paying for stuff is the worst. Thankfully, the tech industry has taken notice, and startups are coming up with ever-more convenient ways to fork our money over.

Big funding rounds. Groundbreaking tech. Hiring sprees. Here’s what to know about your local tech scene this year.

This fresh funding comes just months after AeroPay entered the cannabis space. To keep up with the momentum of this booming multi-billion-dollar industry, the company plans to use the money to develop additional features on its platform and grow its team.