Category: Owl Ventures
Why global investors are flocking to back Latin American startups
This post is by Mary Ann Azevedo from Fundings & Exits – TechCrunch The Latin America startup ecosystem is having a great year, with mega-rounds being announced at breakneck speed and new unicorns minted almost monthly. This is mostly due to the clearly maturing startup scene in the region, with proven successes such as Nubank,…
StudySmarter books $15M for a global ‘personalized learning’ push
This post is by Natasha Lomas from Fundings & Exits – TechCrunch More money for the edtech boom: Munich-based StudySmarter, which makes digital tools to help learners of all ages swat up — styling itself as a ‘lifelong learning platform’ — has closed a $15 million Series A. The round is led by sector-focused VC…
Kids-focused fintech Greenlight raises $260M in a16z-led Series D, nearly doubles valuation to $2.3B
This post is by Mary Ann Azevedo from Fundings & Exits – TechCrunch Greenlight, the fintech company that pitches parents on kid-friendly bank accounts, has raised $260 million in a Series D funding round that nearly doubles its valuation to $2.3 billion. The funding comes just months after the Atlanta-based startup landed $215 million in…
SoftBank bets big on a ‘digital Ellis Island’
This post is by Mary Ann Azevedo from Fundings & Exits – TechCrunch Welcome Tech, which has built a digital platform aimed at immigrants and their families, has raised $35 million in a Series B funding round co-led by TTV Capital, Owl Ventures and SoftBank Group Corp.’s SB Opportunity Fund. Crosscut Ventures, Mubadala Capital, Next…