You don’t need to be an economist to appreciate the myriad forces placing downward pressure on startups today. Setting aside the legions of investors keeping …
Qonto plans to move Penta customers to its platform by the end of 2023
Last year, French startup Qonto acquired its German competitor Penta. Both companies offer business bank accounts for small and medium companies as well as freelancers. …
Does everyone want to be a landlord, or what?
Welcome to The Interchange! If you received this in your inbox, thank you for signing up and your vote of confidence. If you’re reading this …
Doorstead closes on $21.5M to make sure you always have a tenant for your rental property
Doorstead, a property management startup that offers “guaranteed” rental payments to homeowners, has raised $21.5 million in a Series B round of funding. Ryan Waliany …
Trade Republic, a popular stock trading app, adds 2% interest on cash
While German startup Trade Republic is better known as a mobile app that helps you buy and sell stock, the company is adding interest on …
Two CEOs is better than one with Henrique Dubugras from Brex
Welcome back to Found, where we get the stories behind the startups. This week Darrell and Becca are joined by Brex co-founder and co-CEO Henrique …
Why GGV Capital’s Hans Tung is OK with 2023 being ‘the year of down rounds’
With over $9 billion in assets under management, GGV Capital is one of venture capital’s largest and most prominent players. The 22-year-old firm invests in …
Pakistan cracks down on sketchy digital lending
Pakistan’s markets regulator issued new guidelines for digital lending in the country, cracking down on several sketchy practices that it said have become prevalent in …
Jakarta-based fintech Akulaku raises $200M from Japan’s largest bank
Jakarta-based fintech Akulaku has raised $200 million from Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), the largest bank in Japan. This is part of a strategic investment, …
Indian fintech Money View valued at $900 million in new funding
Indian fintech Money View said on Monday it has raised $75 million in a new funding round, its second this year, despite the market slump …