The document provides an overview of the mobile payments sector, including investment trends, key markets, notable companies, and recent news. It summarizes that the sector has received $8.2 billion in total funding, with investment and number of funded companies increasing year-over-year. The top markets by investment are app-based payment wallets, mobile point-of-sale solutions, and point-of-sale software. Notable public and acquired companies mentioned include Square, Boku, Morpho, Skrill, and Braintree.