Colendi Accelerates Digital Transformation in Insurance with Launch of COMPI
Colendi Insurance is proud to announce the launch of COMPI, a next-generation insurtech platform designed to revolutionise the way insurance brokers operate. By streamlining quotation generation and request management, COMPI empowers brokers to work faster and more efficiently, while introducing innovative solutions that integrate financial technologies such as digital wallets and credit products into the […]
Doğan Burda Announces Brand Transformation as Big Media & Technology
Doğan Burda, Turkey’s leading magazine publishing group, has announced a significant step in its corporate journey with a comprehensive transformation in digital publishing. With the ambition of further strengthening its market leadership, the company has officially rebranded as Big Media & Technology. This strategic change marks the beginning of a new era, reflecting the company’s […]
Eren Bali: Udemy Founder, Carbon Health Creator, Unicorn Whisperer
Eren Bali, the visionary behind Carbon Health, is on a mission to improve healthcare access for everyone. Previously, he founded Udemy with the goal of enhancing education for the masses. Both companies have now achieved multi-billion-dollar valuations. Born and raised in a remote corner of Turkey, many might wonder how this young entrepreneur reached such […]
Getir’s Backer That Scored Nearly 6,000% Gain Finds New Darling
An early backer of Getir is preparing for its next act as it comes off a gain of nearly 6,000% in the value of its investment in the Turkish delivery app. The big opportunity spotted by Re-Pie Asset Management Inc. is in Turkey’s “buy now, pay later” sector, a business model that’s enjoying a moment globally. […]
Getir is now worth nearly $12 billion after raising another $768 million
Instant delivery startup Getir announced that it has closed a new $768 million Series E funding round. Following this deal, the company reached a valuation of $11.8 billion. Instant delivery startup Getir announced that it has closed a new $768 million Series E funding round. Following this deal, the company reached a valuation of $11.8 […]
Carbon Health Secures $350 Million to Expand Omnichannel Primary Care Nationwide
With rapid patient and clinic growth, Carbon Health doubles down on its mission to become a national healthcare provider for all Americans. Carbon Health, a leading omnichannel healthcare provider, announced that it has raised $350 million. The investment enables Carbon Health to further accelerate its expansion to become the largest primary care provider in the […]
Chipper Cash gets $2B valuation with $150M extension round led by FTX
Chipper Cash, an African cross-border payments company, has raised $150 million in a Series C extension round led by Sam Bankman-Fried’s cryptocurrency exchange platform FTX. The investment comes barely six months after Chipper Cash closed its first Series C round of $100 million, led by SVB Capital, the corporate venture capital arm of SVB Financial Group. SVB […]
Turkish Microlender Colendi Raises US$30M
Colendi, a Turkey-based micro lending and credit scoring fintech company, has picked up US$30 million in a Series A round of funding, according to local news reports. The Series A round was led by Re-Pie Asset Management Company, a Turkish alternative asset management firm. The funding was made through Re-Pie’s dedicated Colendi Venture Capital Investment […]
Independent worker network Contra goes commission-free as it secures new NEA-led capital
Contra, a professional network for independent workers, unveiled a new payment model Tuesday that lets users accept payments for their services on Contra without paying any commission fees. The new feature comes as the company brings in $30 million in Series B funding, led by NEA, with participation from Unusual Ventures and Cowboy Ventures, both […]
African fintech startup Chipper Cash raises $30M backed by Jeff Bezos
African cross-border fintech startup Chipper Cash has raised a $30 million Series B funding round led by Ribbit Capital with participation of Bezos Expeditions – the personal VC fund of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. Chipper Cash was founded in San Francisco in 2018 by Ugandan Ham Serunjogi and Ghanaian Maijid Moujaled. The company offers mobile-based, no fee, P2P payment […]
