French startup Regate has raised a $20 million Series A funding round (€20 million) led by Valar Ventures. The company has built a modern software-as-a-service …
Insurtech goes niche
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With new cuts, Klarna joins the ranks of companies having to conduct more than one layoff
They say if you’re going to cut, cut deeply so you only have to do it once. Alas, a growing number of companies are realizing …
A quick checkup on consumer fintech activity ahead of Q3 data
Heading into the final days of the third quarter, I am looking forward to more than just a new sheaf of data concerning venture capital …
In Latin America, founders and investors seek to balance caution and optimism
Julio Vasconcellos Contributor Share on Twitter Julio Vasconcellos is the managing partner of Atlantico, a venture capital fund focused on Latin America. He was previously …
Remofirst raises $14.1M to make it cheaper and easier for businesses to hire remote workers globally
Remote work has never been as accepted, or mainstream, as it is today. Yet some businesses hesitate to explore the option of hiring people in …
Brightflow AI aims to spotlight small business cash flow
Cash flow can make or break a small business; in fact, issues in this area account for 82% of small business failures, according to U.S. …
SMB-focused Pie Insurance raises $315M Series D
Pie Insurance, which provides workers’ compensation insurance to small businesses, has closed on a $315 million Series D round of funding. In 2021, the size …
Noble emerges from stealth to help companies extend lines of credit to their customers
Credit lines are a lucrative product. U.S. consumers alone pay $120 billion in credit card interest and fees every year, according to the Consumer Financial …