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Altruist raises $152M as IPO remains years away
April 22, 2025It’s the latest sign that growth-stage fintech deals are returning.Article
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VC Valuations
Plaid valuation slashed 54% with $575M down round
April 3, 2025The $6.1 billion valuation is a steep discount from the $13.1 billion one it reached in April 2021.Article
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Fintech
IPO Watchlist: Crypto’s hopes may hinge on US regulation
March 25, 2025The Trump administration is expected to create a friendlier regulatory regime that could inspire a number of venture-backed crypto companies to finally go public.Article
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Featured
Klarna files to go public on NYSE
March 14, 2025The Swedish buy now, pay later giant is taking the plunge in the US.Article
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These fintech players could be next to hop on the IPO train
February 20, 2025Several big names in fintech have already revealed IPO plans. Who is next?Article
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Weekend Analysis
Trump’s CFPB shutdown makes consumer protection a selling point
February 13, 2025When the federal regulators are gone, will fintechs make safeguarding consumers a marketing ploy?Article
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Featured
Market Map: Neobanks and BNPL give a boost to retail fintech
February 13, 2025The credit and banking segment within retail fintech led dealmaking in 2024, with more consumers flocking to nontraditional banks and buy now, pay later services.Article
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Regulation
Crypto VCs ‘cautiously optimistic’ on Trump’s pick for SEC chair
December 5, 2024Though liquid cryptocurrencies continued their 2024 climb on the news, the impact on crypto VC will take longer to play out.Article
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Fintech
These 10 Southeast Asian startups are transforming the fintech landscape
November 14, 2024Here are the 10 startups in Southeast Asia that have secured the most funding to date.Article
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Featured
Klarna files for long-awaited US IPO
November 13, 2024Swedish buy-now, pay-later company has filed for a New York IPO that could give it a valuation of up to $20 billionArticle
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Analysis
Behind the casinos, VCs play AI roulette at Money 20/20
October 30, 2024For fintech founders, the last two years have been an exercise in survival. The rise of AI has brought renewed hope.Article
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Fintech
Fintech startup Moniepoint defies Africa’s VC slowdown with $110M Series C
October 29, 2024VC dealmaking for African fintech startups has dropped significantly this year.Article
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Weekend Analysis
As fintech frost bites, an a16z-backed neobank faces a down round
October 18, 2024Even as Chime gears up for an IPO, neobanks are suffering in their private markets multiples.Article
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Latin America
Asaas raises $148M from Bond, SoftBank as VCs reenter Latin America
October 8, 2024The enterprise fintech startup’s deal showcases renewed interest from global investors in Latin America.Article
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IPO
UK’s Revolut teases IPO plans, but will it pick London?
July 2, 2024After reporting a record profit, Revolut looks to be laying the groundwork for its IPO. But the chances of Revolut pursuing a listing in London appear slim.Article
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Climate Tech
Ian Osborne’s Hedosophia leads $100M raise for pre-revenue fusion startup
June 4, 2024Hedosophia’s leading role in Xcimer’s raise is a rare glimpse into the VC firm’s willingness to invest in a pre-revenue, capital-intensive deep tech.Article
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Fintech
VC-backed bank Monzo swings to profitability, as revenue doubles
June 3, 2024London-based Monzo has reported its first-ever annual profit for the 12 months ending in March.Article
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VC Fundraising
Peter Thiel’s Valar Ventures closes $300M fund, less than half the size of predecessor
May 22, 2024The VC firm’s ninth fund follows a retreat from fintech investment.Article
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