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Marcel van Oost

Deal Confirmed: Monzo Hits $5 Billion Valuation Following $430M Funding Round

Deal Confirmed: Monzo Hits $5 Billion Valuation Following $430M Funding Round

Hey FinTech Fanatic! As I'm about to hop on my flight back to Amsterdam, after some crazy days in Vegas, I just couldn't take off without dropping the latest FinTech news in your inbox – and wow, do we have some juicy bits today! Kicking things off

Stop trying to fix female founders – fix the funding system says Anne Boden

Stop trying to fix female founders – fix the funding system says Anne Boden

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Still in Vegas for FinTech Meetup, so I'll keep it short. Enjoy the list of news updates I sourced for you this morning and I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow! Cheers, Marcel SPONSORED CONTENT POST OF THE DAY Can Buy-Now-Pay-Later challenge Credit

From Corporate Executive to Orthodox Priest: The Wirecard Saga You Must Read

From Corporate Executive to Orthodox Priest: The Wirecard Saga You Must Read

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Let's delve into what may very well be the most astonishing story ever to emerge from the FinTech world. At the heart of this bewildering saga is Jan Marsalek, a former executive of Wirecard, who found himself embroiled in espionage and deceit, with ties that

Your Insight Wanted: Looking For Exciting M&A Opportunities In FinTech

Your Insight Wanted: Looking For Exciting M&A Opportunities In FinTech

Hey FinTech Fanatic! It's weekend, and I'm in Vegas, so I'll keep this short. You probably know me for connecting the dots in FinTech in my daily newsletters. What you might not know is that I also like to connect the dots in FinTech

HSBC’s new FX app Zing off to a “slow” start, and Revolut eyes Sponsorship Deal with Irish National Football Team

HSBC’s new FX app Zing off to a “slow” start, and Revolut eyes Sponsorship Deal with Irish National Football Team

Hey FinTech Fanatic, Another promising FinTech-Sports sponsorship deal is currently being negotiated: Revolut is considering a sponsorship agreement with the Republic of Ireland's football team. I have often discussed the notable sponsorship deals emerging from FinTechs and neobanks, believing they significantly enhance a brand's value. These

Klarna's AI Revolution: 700 Jobs Automated, Losses Cut by 76%, Preparing for a $20 Billion IPO

Klarna's AI Revolution: 700 Jobs Automated, Losses Cut by 76%, Preparing for a $20 Billion IPO

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Klarna, the Stockholm-based FinTech, has dramatically reduced its net losses by 76% in 2023, positioning itself for a high-profile IPO valued at $20 billion. This is a notable turnaround from a peak valuation of $45.6 billion in 2021 to $6.7 billion later. The company ended

Revolut Hits 40M Customers Milestone: Explore Revolut's Strategy For 2024

Revolut Hits 40M Customers Milestone: Explore Revolut's Strategy For 2024

Hey FinTech Fanatic! I'm writing to you amidst the fog of jetlag, so I'll be keeping this introduction brief. today. Below, you'll find our carefully curated list of news to keep you informed. Peace, out. Marcel #FINTECHREPORT Time to dive into Revolut's