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Expeto, a startup selling tools to manage private cellular networks, raises $13M

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There’s a growing market for private cellular networks, or dedicated cell networks configured to support a company’s specific requirements within a confined area (think a warehouse or wind farm). But that hasn’t stopped new ventures from cropping up to challenge the incumbents.

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Revolution co-founder talks Living Social, ZipCar, Steve Case & GroupOn Super Bowl Ads

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We look at huge markets where there are large incumbents that might not be incented to innovate or react to what they perceive as an insurgent. It had the audience, the people, the network, everything! The networks seem to be emphatic about monetization for the present. I run Revolution’s VC investments.

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The Breakout Tech Company Of 2018

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venture capital deals, a spike in mega-financings where it’s common to see not only $100M private rounds, but companies that raise two or three types of financings like this in the same calendar year!

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Canada’s Neo Financial closes on $145M Series C, surpasses 1 million customers

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50B) due to the network effects it has created with its unique merchant loyalty program.”. Chau, Adamson and Simair all also co-founded SkipTheDishes, which Chau says has gone on to become the “largest food delivery network in Canada,” with 3,000 employees; it was acquired by Just Eat for approximately $86 million.

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Why TransUnion led blockchain fintech Spring Labs’ $30M Series B

TechCrunch

T he startup uses blockchain with the aim of creating a richer network effect of data that allows credit bureaus and others to predict the creditworthiness of people who are not in the traditional credit bureau system. We’re exploring standing up unique information sharing networks.”.

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Greece’s Viva Wallet raises $80M for its neobank targeting small business merchants

TechCrunch

Challenger banks continue to make significant waves in the world of finance, with smaller outfits luring customers away from incumbents by providing an easier way for them to not only engage with basic banking services, but to tap into a wave of technology that brings more personalization and often better deals into the equation.

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Opportunity Amid Volatility

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TechCrunch’s Kate Clark has done a round-up of the largest “private VC” rounds of 2018, and there’s a whole other list for just $100M+ financings led by Softbank’s Vision Fund. Speaking of acquisitions — many leaders of larger VC funds have privately given up on the incumbents buying their companies.