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The Thrill of Witnessing Fintech Startups Flourish

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In 2020, I wrote about Briq’s $10 million Series A and its mission to bring fintech to the construction industry. Last week, I covered its $8 million Series B extension at a $150 million valuation, as well as its AI-related growth plans. Last week, I covered its $40 million Series B financing and the fact that it grew revenue by 200% in 2023. Other high-interest headlinesStripe, Flexport, TikTok, and other startups were investing in startups. Stripe acquired Nigeria-based Paystack in 2020 — extending its reach in Africa — after participating in the payment startup’s Series A in 2018.” That level of investing has slowed dramatically, according to CB Insights data.