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Chime Closes in on $300mn in Fresh Capital

Chime Closes in on $300mn in Fresh Capital

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American Banker reports that digital banking startup Chime is close to raising $300mn in fresh capital; DST Global is said to lead the round and the final number could change as they get near closing; the company was last valued at $500mn in May 2018, the new round would value the startup at more than $1.5bn; this is part of a bigger trend of big rounds for digital banking startups as investors believe there is room to disrupt traditional banks. Source.

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    Todd is the host of PitchIt: the fintech startups podcast, a weekly interview show featuring emerging fintech founders and leading venture capitalists. He is responsible for leading the content team which covers fintech through daily & weekly email newsletters, editorial, virtual events, and in-person conferences. He has been covering fintech, banking, and venture capital for more than 15 years, including speaking regularly at industry events.

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