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Why 2022 insurtech investment could surprise you

TechCrunch

And yet when CB Insights dropped its 2021 fintech data collection , it noted that global insurtech venture activity hit a new high in the year. The decline in the value of public insurtech unicorns was a theme that The Exchange covered throughout last year , noting rising damage as valuations fell from low to lower.

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When VCs turned to Zoom, Chicago startups were ready for their close-up

TechCrunch

Chicago is an outlying benefactor from accelerating venture capital activity and the rise of remote investing. Data collected by CB Insights , for example, indicates that Chicago’s ability to attract venture funds has risen to new heights in the first half of the year.

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Nigerian data and intelligence company Stears raises $3.3M, backed by Mac VC and Serena Ventures

TechCrunch

Its flagship subscription insights product, Stears Premium, contains content ranging from news and opinion pieces to investigative pieces and deep dives, educating the general public on issues around business and finance, economy, government and policy in Nigeria. According to Ideh, the seed investment will take Stears from a v2.0,

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5 Myths About Developing Your Startup’s MVP

Entrepreneur's Handbook

Virtually zero investment, and in return, he learned that there was a market for shoes online and which ones appealed the most — instant market knowledge and research. Blank set out a customer development method for small companies that they could use without the huge finances at their disposal that the giants have. Remember Nick?

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Canada’s Assent Compliance lands $350M from Vista Equity for supply chain data management

TechCrunch

The financing follows a $131 million Series C raise led by Warburg Pincus, which remains the company’s largest shareholder. Assent’s compliance platform provides centralized access to supply chain data for use by teams across a given company. ” Canada’s startup market booms alongside hot global VC investment.

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Fintech companies must balance the pursuit of profit against ethical data usage

TechCrunch

To retain market share, these institutions will need to continue investing in fintech so they can level up with convenience and personalization provided by new competitors while preserving trust and transparency. Customer data is an incredible tool, allowing banks to cater to all consumers wherever they fall on the financial spectrum.

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Got the right stuff? Exhibit and pitch at TC Sessions: Space 2020

TechCrunch

military and VCs determined to finance pioneering space startups. From Space Rock Returns to Financial Returns: An investor panel — with Chris Boshuizen (Data Collective DCVC), Mike Collett (Promus Ventures) and Tess Hatch (Bessemer Venture Partners). We’re talking folks from NASA, the U.S.

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