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SynFutures raises $22 million Series B, bucking ‘crypto winter’
Amid a global slowdown in venture investments for crypto projects, some companies continue to buck the trend. SynFutures, a decentralized crypto derivatives exchange, has completed …
Plaid taps former Expedia exec as its new chief financial officer, says ‘no timeline’ for IPO
Fintech startup Plaid has hired former Expedia CFO Eric Hart to serve as its first chief financial officer. When asked if the move meant that …
Nova Credit lands $45M to grow its cross-border and alternative data credit products
Moving from one country to another is difficult in many ways, not the least of which involves starting over financially. Nova Credit, which started out …
Braid shuts down, Stash marches toward an IPO and what happens when a fintech relationship fizzles out
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Armed with $40M in fresh capital, fintech Stash says it’s moving toward an IPO
Stash, an investing app, is taking advantage of a tool that’s been around for some time – a convertible note. The company told TechCrunch exclusively …
Tradeshift co-founder accused of sexual assault by company, allegations he denies
Tradeshift, a late-stage fintech startup that has raised over $1 billion in venture and debt, has dismissed its co-founder Christian Lanng, citing “serious allegations of …
Block acquires music financial services startup Hifi
Block, the Jack Dorsey-founded fintech company previously known as Square, has acquired Hifi, a music-focused fintech startup. Hifi founder and CEO Damian Manning announced the …
Carefull lands $16.5M to shield seniors from financial fraud
Carefull, a fintech platform that aims to help banks protect older customers from fraud, scams and “money mistakes,” today announced that it raised $16.5 million …
Orus offers business insurance products to restaurant owners and other small companies
French startup Orus has raised an $11.6 million Series A funding round (€11 million). The startup offers insurance products specifically designed for small and medium …