This is a newsletter from TechCrunch, a technology news website. The article highlights various fintech-related news and developments:
Main Article
The main article discusses Simply Homes, a startup that provides affordable housing options through rent-to-own programs. The company has raised $12 billion in funding and aims to change the way people live in homes.
Other Fintech News
- Deel, an HR startup, is changing regulators’ minds about global hiring.
- AI is helping new parents apply for paid leave.
- Robinhood CEO wants to lead 24/7 trading charge.
- Index Partner Mark Goldberg leaves to start a fund.
- Online brokerage Public lets individual investors buy pieces of corporate bonds.
Funding and M&A
- Kenyan insurtech Lami’s bid to acquire Bluewave collapses.
- YC-backed fintech Bujeti raises $2M for its corporate cards and spend management platform.
- European neobroker Scalable Capital raises $65M on a flat $1.4B valuation.
- Fintech-focused Canapi Ventures raises $750M.
Related News
- Apps: TikTok faces a US shutdown, and here are some alternative apps to check out.
- Hardware: Samsung will unveil the Galaxy S25 on January 22.
- Commerce: Fast-growing South African venture FARO raises $6M to source, refurbish, and sell surplus clothing.
Overall, the newsletter provides a summary of various fintech-related news, including funding rounds, product developments, and industry trends.
