Quick-commerce FirstClub doubles valuation to $255M in 9 months
The Bengaluru startup has crossed 1 million orders and reached a $50 million annualized GMV run rate within a year of launch.
Jun 3, 2026
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By Mary Ann Azevedo
October 4, 2023
Vesey Ventures closes on $78M debut fund to back early-stage fintech startups
After working together for nearly one decade, three former managing directors of Amex Ventures in early 2022 branched out to form their own fintech-focused venture firm, Vesey Ventures. The trio had made early investments in more than 50 fintech companies, including the likes of Stripe, Plaid, Melio and Trulioo. During that time, they also helped […]
Apr 20, 2023
These fintech companies are hiring, despite a rough market in 2024
The fintech segment, which saw massive growth during the pandemic and immediately after, has had a fairly rough 2024. But while the rapid pace of funding has slowed, many fintechs are continuing to see growth and expand their teams. In an effort to better understand just how many fintechs might fit into this category, I put out a call asking for fintech companies that are hiring. After just over an hour, I had received more than a dozen responses. After just a few days, I heard from dozens more
Aug 18, 2024
Explore the complete Fintech Stage agenda at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023
A few years ago, it was hard to imagine that finance would become one of the most innovative industries in tech. And yet, the world of fintech is an ever-evolving one with entrepreneurs trying to modernize financial services, simplify payments and embed financial products everywhere. That’s why we added a Fintech Stage to TechCrunch Disrupt […]
Aug 29, 2023
Fintech startup Ramp raises $300M at a 28% lower valuation of $5.8B
Fintech startup Ramp has raised $300 million in a funding round co-led by existing backer Thrive Capital and new investor Sands Capital at a post-money valuation of $5.8 billion. The Information reported last week that spend management company Ramp was raising “several hundred million dollars” at a $5.5 billion valuation. Ramp last raised in March […]
Aug 22, 2023