UK challenger bank Monzo nabs another $190M as US expansion beckons | TechCrunch
Monzo has raised another £150 million ($190 million), as the challenger bank looks to expand its presence internationally — particularly in the U.S. The
https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/08/uk-challenger-bank-monzo-nabs-another-190m-at-5-2b-valuation/
Mycocycle uses mushrooms to upcycle old tires and construction waste | TechCrunch
Usually, when something starts to rot, it gets pitched in the trash. But Joanne Rodriguez wants to turn the concept of rot on its head by growing fungus
https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/08/mycocycle-uses-mushrooms-to-upcycle-old-tires-and-construction-waste/
$450M for Noname, two billion-dollar rounds, and good news for crypto startups | TechCrunch
This morning on Equity, not only do we have good news for crypto founders, we're also digging into Akamai spending $450 million for API security firm Noname, and billion dollar deals from Wiz and Wayve.
https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/08/450m-for-noname-two-billion-dollar-rounds-and-good-news-for-crypto-startups/
Controversial drone company Xtend leans into defense with new $40 million round | TechCrunch
Xtend, a drone company heavily involved with defense customers, has raised a new round of capital to expand its operations.
https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/08/controversial-drone-company-xtend-leans-into-defense/
