A second wave of consumer BNPL startups is taking the model to new markets
While these services could help consumers access pricey necessities — in the case of health or childcare — is it really a good idea for consumers to start paying off even more in installments?
Selling to startups is not the same as selling to SMBs
Brex's recent decision to exit part of the SMB market was big news. In this context, we want to talk about just what an SMB is and how not all small accounts are the same.
Klarna’s potential valuation cut to $15B appears sufficiently steep
The Wall Street Journal recently reported that Klarna, a European buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) provider, is considering raising capital at a valuation of around $15 billion. The new figure is both a dramatic decline from Klarna’s mid-2021 valuation of more than $45 billion, and the $30 billion fi…
Brex leaving adrift some SMB customers roils corporate spend market
Given how competitive the corporate spend world has proved, Brex has kicked off an interesting strategic conversation in the well-funded fintech startup niche. Let’s talk about it.
This isn’t the company I expected to try and open the IPO window
When dying of thirst, one doesn't check the label on the water bottle found lying on the ground. You just drink it. So let's twist the cap and have a look at Starbox Group Holdings.
What the wave of layoffs says about the value of crypto exchanges
How could companies like Coinbase, which reported massive growth and huge profits last year, now be in a position where they would need to slash staffing?
Pitch Deck Teardown: Wilco’s $7 million seed deck
Israeli startup Wilco, which describes itself as “an immersive upskilling platform for software developers," raised $7 million using this slide deck.
Niantic’s Campfire social AR app rolls out for Pokémon Go players
With Pokémon Go, Niantic became the poster child for the power of mobile AR apps. Since then, the company has struggled to recapture that glory, including a round of layoffs and cancellations.