Unicorn Status news and trends

Multibillion-Dollar B2B FinTech Firms Emerge From Investors’ Pockets
B2B Payments // May 24, 2019

The B2B FinTech market flexed its muscles this week, with investments landing at alternative small business lending, payroll and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). However, the big news includes the emergence of a new unicorn, as well as a B2B FinTech that — thanks to its latest funding...

Biz Card Startup Brex Pursues Unicorn Status
B2B Payments // September 24, 2018

Commercial card startup Brex is seeking unicorn status with its next funding round, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Friday (Sept. 21). Unnamed sources told the publication that DST Global is set to lead the firm’s next funding round, which could push its valuation to $1...

TransferWise Reports $3.9B In Transaction Volume/Month
Investments // September 11, 2018

London-based money transfer firm TransferWise has revealed that has been profitable for the second year in a row. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

Monzo To Reach Unicorn Status With Fresh Round Of Funding
Fintech Investments // August 17, 2018

Monzo, the U.K. digital bank, is on track to become the next European FinTech startup to reach unicorn status. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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Carsharing Platform, Turo, Raises $250M And Becomes A Unicorn

July 17, 2019
Turo, a car-sharing startup, has raised $250 million from IAC in a Series E funding round, which puts the company’s valuation at above a billion dollars, according to reports. IAC is an internet media company that previously owned Match.com and OkCupid. The funding round brings the company’s total amount raised to $450 million since the […]

TransferWise Reports $3.9B In Transaction Volume/Month

September 11, 2018
London-based money transfer firm TransferWise has revealed that has been profitable for the second year in a row. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Monzo To Reach Unicorn Status With Fresh Round Of Funding

August 17, 2018
Monzo, the U.K. digital bank, is on track to become the next European FinTech startup to reach unicorn status. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...