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Financial comparison “super app” Jeff raises $1.5M seed extension

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The startup announced today it has raised a seed extension of $1.5 The funding brings Jeff’s total raised to about $2.5 Jeff raises $1M to build alternative credit scoring and other fintech products for Southeast Asia. For service providers, Jeff serves as a distribution channel, helping them find and retain customers.

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France’s strategy for EU startup policies: Talent and money

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With this new mechanism, fund managers should be able to raise a new fund more easily. Some national investment banks have also announced that they’ll invest money directly in large late-stage funds. And he strongly believes that the ability to raise large growth rounds in Europe will lead to large tech companies down the road.

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Printify bags $45M, led by Index, to ride the custom printing boom

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The creator economy loves merch which is great news for on-demand custom printing startups such as Latvia-based Printify — today it’s announcing a $45 million Series A round, led by Index Ventures, off the back of rising demand for its services. TechCrunch understands Printify’s post-money valuation is just over $300M.

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Richard Branson backs Lightyear as UK stock trading platform launches into Europe

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To power the expansion, which will see Lightyear land in 19 new markets, including the Baltics and much of Western Europe, London-based Lightyear has also raised $25 million in a Seres A round of funding led by U.S. Lightyear , a U.K. fintech startup that promises consumers commission-free trading on U.S. Trading stocks.

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Freelancing is the new normal: oDesk and the future of the workforce marketplace

The Next Web

Among other fastest-growing client countries one can also find Latvia, Pakistan, Romania, Lithuania, and Malaysia. Along the way you’ll help other freelancers become successful, all while earning money and other compensation. Another tip from inside oDesk is to be patient with raising your rates. “If

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Pitch Deck Teardown: The Perfect Pitch Deck

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If you’re a founder raising money, this is the most bang for your buck you’ll get. What could be improved: This company is based in Riga, Latvia, which is in north-eastern Europe. The cover slide and the financials show that the company is raising $1 million, but this one says $2 million. Go on, subscribe.

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On Friday the EU will put startup-friendly legislation to member states — will they sign up?

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You’ll hear firsthand how some of the most successful founders and VCs build their businesses, raise money and manage their portfolios. Early Stage is the premier “how-to” event for startup entrepreneurs and investors.

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