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Carpool Startup Scoop Raises $60M In Activate Capital-Led Round

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The funding round was led by Activate Capital with participation from Goldman Sachs, NGP Capital, Total Group, BNP Capital and others. It is now in 2,000-plus cities including major metro areas like Los Angeles, Reno and Portland. The money will be used to further expand and grow the platform. .

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Accelerating To The Future?

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Startups often need the resources — including the capital, equipment and expertise offered by these organizations — to stay afloat in an increasingly competitive marketplace. We also give them access to capital by facilitating connections to venture capital funds and local angel investors.”. Working with the big boys.

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Real Estate Startup Bungalow Secures $64M In Funding

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Bungalow also helps to create a sense of community through exclusive social events and volunteer opportunities so residents can get to know each other. “My It was hard to find a great home and even harder to build a supportive community away from friends and family,” Andrew Collins, co-founder and CEO of Bungalow, said in a press release. “We

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The 2023 GonzoBanker Awards

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Not the financial industry’s “Troublemakers ” – those regional and community banks, credit unions and supporting fintech entrepreneurs who continue to engage customers and communities and find niches that keep the grassroots of our country’s financial system alive and kicking. We are in awe. Seriously in awe.

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Vacation Rental Startup Vacasa Clinches Funding

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The biggest investment of the week came in the form of 51credit.com, where the Chinese credit card management outfit garnered $84 million from Harvest Capital and Yintai Group. The credit facility also allows for the company to access additional working capital. This week started off with a bang for Portland, Ore.

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CFPB announces new appointments to advisory groups

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The CFPB has announced the appointment of new members to its Consumer Advisory Board, Community Bank Advisory Council, Credit Union Advisory Council, and Academic Research Council. Arjan Schutte, Founder and Managing Partner, Core Innovation Capital, Los Angeles, CA. Community Bank Advisory Council Members.

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Tapping Sudsy Success on Main Street

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We wanted to start fairly large because if you are small, it’s really hard to grow as you just don’t have the capital coming in,” Marvil said. Portland, Ore. and Portland, Maine, where craft breweries are seemingly on almost every street corner like coffee shops, Marvil pointed out. Denver, Colo., Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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