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Earlier this month, Kuda celebrated a significant milestone - 5 years of redefining the fintech landscape! 💜 Since 2019, Kuda has been on a mission to make financial services more accessible, affordable, and rewarding for Africans across the globe 🌍 , empowering millions with seamless and innovative banking solutions 📱. Congratulations to Babs Ogundeyi, musty Mustapha and the entire Kuda team for their incredible achievements over the past five years - here's to many more years ahead! 🚀

We're thrilled to announce that Lili was ranked in the top 500 on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing companies! 🚀 This recognition highlights Lili's rapid growth and unwavering commitment to simplifying financial management for small business owners 💰. Read more in the link in the comments below 👇 Lilac Bar David Liran Zelkha Yaron Valler Joshua Stein

Recently, Mosa Meat organised the first formal tasting of their Mosa Burger in the Netherlands 🇳🇱 🌷 On a mission to reshape the global food system, Mosa Meat shared their burgers with Dutch cattle farmers, food product developers and industry representatives in order to evaluate the potential of cultivated beef fat as an ingredient in a blend with plant-based ingredients 🍔 🌱. Read more in the link in the comments below👇

Sifted has unveiled their Sifted 50: Southern Europe Leaderboard and we are thrilled to see Mercuryo among the region’s fastest-growing startups in 2024👏 👏 As the only company from the crypto and DeFi space included, this achievement highlights Mercuryo's commitment to redefining how people and businesses transact, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the digital finance world. 💳 Check out the full report linked in the comments below 👇

Congrats to Lili on its new collaboration with Dun & Bradstreet, a global leader in business decisioning data, analytics, and business credit reporting solutions 📃. Through this partnership, Dun & Bradstreet’s small business customers can now seamlessly apply for a Lili business checking account directly from the myD&B platform. This integration centralizes D&B’s powerful tools and solutions, making it easier for small businesses to access everything they need in one place📱. This collaboration marks a significant step in Lili’s mission to empower small businesses to build and establish business credit  💳 . Cheers to you Lilac Bar David and team! 🚀

📣 Looking to launch your career in Investor Relations? Look no further! Our IR Team is looking for an Investor Operations Manager to join us in our Cyprus office 🇨🇾. As part of the team, you'll have the chance to dive headfirst into the world of venture capital and kickstart your professional journey in a fast-paced and vibrant environment. If you are interested in learning more, please get in touch with Magdalena Pisarek at mpisarek@targetglobal.vc 📈💼.

🎉 What better way to celebrate a milestone than by setting a new Guinness World Record? In true Finom spirit, the team decided to celebrate its 5th anniversary by aiming for something extraordinary, taking on the unique challenge of earning a Guinness World Record by decorating 645 cake pops in one hour! 🏆 This achievement is a powerful testament to what can be accomplished through teamwork, dedication, and dreaming big! 💪 Congratulations to Oleg Laguta, Andrew Petrov, Kos Stiskin, Yakov Novikov, and the entire Finom team - here's to many more records, milestones, and years of success ahead! 🚀

📢 Last week, sennder announced the acquisition of European Surface Transportation Business (EST) from C.H. Robinson, one of the world’s leading logistics providers🚚 This strategic move positions the company among the Top 5 Full Truck Load players in Europe 🇪🇺, reaching a combined revenue of EUR 1.4 billion and a team of 1,700 talented individuals. The transaction will accelerate sennder’s mission to create an efficient road freight network and unlock significant growth opportunities by: 📱 Improving the current service offerings and digital capabilities 🖥️ Providing EST customers with their state-of-the-art sennOS software 🚀 Enhancing value propositions for shippers and carriers alike 🌿 Reducing empty load kilometres, contributing to a more sustainable future Huge congratulations to David Nothacker, Nicolaus Schefenacker, Julius Koehler and the entire sennder team on this exciting new chapter! 🎉 Read more in the link in the comments below 👇

With a valuation now beyond $1 billion, Flo Health Inc. proudly joins the ranks of femtech unicorns after securing $200M in Series C funding led by General Atlantic! This milestone not only validates their mission and approach but underscores the growing recognition and power of investing in women’s health. After more than eight years of continuous expansion, Flo is now the most downloaded app in the Health & Fitness category, serving nearly 70 million monthly active users and 5 million paid subscribers 📱. This investment will fuel the company's mission to revolutionise female healthcare experiences worldwide by expanding into new user segments, enhancing their tech-driven health insights, and pursuing strategic expansion opportunities 🌎 . Huge congratulations to Dmitry Gurski and the whole Flo Health Inc. team on reaching this incredible milestone 🎉 Read more in the Financial Times linked in the comments below 👇

Germany is at a crossroads, facing a complex challenge that, paradoxically, offers a powerful solution: migration. A 2018 study found 55% of US unicorns were immigrant-founded, and in Germany 🇩🇪, nearly 20% of people with a migration background started a business in recent years, over twice the rate of those without. In a recent article for Börsen-Zeitung, Target Partner Yaron Valler delved into the need to embrace global talent as a catalyst for innovation and shared success. By harnessing immigrants' entrepreneurial spirit, countries around the globe can secure their competitive edge and create a future where prosperity knows no borders 🌎 . Read the full article linked in the comments below 👇