💵 Latest in fintech: Your weekly deal roundup

Web3 Fintech platform, banking solutions for retailers and more… ~/AAQRxQA~/RgRm3HOBP0SkaHR0cHM6Ly9yZXB1YmxpYy5jb20vY29tcGFuaWVzP3V0bV9zb3VyY2U9cmVwdWJsaWMuY28mdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249bmV3c2xldHRlcl9tYWlsZXIud2Vla2x5X25ld3NsZXR0ZXImdXRtX2NvbnRlbnQ9Y29tcGFuaWVzX2FsbCZ1dG1fdGVybT1jb21wYW5pZXNXA3NwY0IKZPCB7vlk14dl2VIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTBAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAHO ~/AAQRxQA~/RgRm3HOBP0SRaHR0cHM6Ly9yZXB1YmxpYy5jb20vP3V0bV9zb3VyY2U9cmVwdWJsaWMuY28mdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249bmV3c2xldHRlcl9tYWlsZXIud2Vla2x5X25ld3NsZXR0ZXImdXRtX2NvbnRlbnQ9aG9tZV9hbGwmdXRtX3Rlcm09aG9tZVcDc3BjQgpk8IHu-WTXh2XZUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MEBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAc4~ Hey {NAME}, In this week’s deal roundup, we’re sharing 2 fintech companies that are currently raising on Republic. From a Web3 marketplace to a one-stop banking solution for Africa’s retailers, read on to learn more about these startups! 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Can manage and borrow against both digital and physical assets. Features a portfolio tracker & an AI-powered loan marketplace. Led by 2x founders with combined 30+ years experience, advised by YC Alumni with a Mastercard exit. 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Aims to facilitate both online and offline sales, featuring Buy Now Pay Later + offline Point-of-Sale features. Exclusive partnership with Mastercard for POS financing. Listed by Financial Times as one of the fastest growing companies in Africa. Led by a global team from Africa, China & USA that is recognized by Forbes & LSE. 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