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NearSt, the Google-backed retail technology start-up aimed at driving more people into physical shops, has raised £2 million in funding.

Google-backed retail technology startup NearSt bags £2m in funding

February 18, 2020

Funding, Google, Investment], NearSt, YYX Capital

NearSt, the Google-backed retail technology start-up aimed at driving more people into physical shops, has raised £2 million in funding. The funding round was led by consumer tech specialists YYX…

Klarna has posted its first annual loss in its 15-year history despite revenues jumping by almost a third.

Klarna valued at $5.5bn as it becomes largest fintech startup in Europe

August 7, 2019

Ben Stevens

News, Payment

Funding, IPO, Klarna, Stock Market

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Klarna is now worth $5.5 billion making it Europe’s largest private fintech startup as it eyes a possible stock market float. A recent funding round, led by Dragoneer Investment Group,…

Resale app Depop secures £48m in Series C funding to expand into US

June 10, 2019

Ben Stevens

Apps / Mobile, News

Balderton Capital, Depop, Funding, General Atlantic, Maria Raga, Melis Kahya, Series C

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Depop has secured a further $62 million (£48 million) in a Series C funding round, allowing it to expand into the US market. The second-hand fashion marketplace app, which currently…

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Google-backed retail technology startup NearSt bags £2m in funding

Klarna valued at $5.5bn as it becomes largest fintech startup in Europe

Resale app Depop secures £48m in Series C funding to expand into US

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