Merama becomes a unicorn with a $1.2B valuation. Nubank begins trading shares at NYSE, Ep 75

In this week’s Espresso, we cover updates from Merama, Crack the Code, Kavak, and more!

Outline of this episode: 

• [0:27] –  Crack the Code raises $2.7M from Kaszek Ventures
• [4:06] –  Nubank begins trading its shares at the NYSE
• [4:35]  – Merama becomes a unicorn with a $1.2B valuation
• [4:56]  – Kavak acquires Garaj Sepeti to begin operations in Asia
• [5:15]  – Mastercard launches partnership with Jeeves
• [5:43]  – Kueski secures 202 million in debt and equity funding
• [6:12]  – Blockchain.com acquires the Argentinian company SeSocio.com
• [6:39]  – Platzi raised 62 million in a series B round

Resources & people mentioned:

• Startups & Companies: Crack the Code, Nubank, Merama, Garaj Sepeti, Kavak, Kueski, Mastercard, Jeeves, Blockchain.com, SeSocio.com, Platzi
• VC Funds: Advent International, Softbank, StepStone Group, Victory Park Capital, One Prime Capital, Glisco, Prosus, Foundation Capital, Y Combinator, 500 Startups, FJ Labs, FundersClub, Kaszek Ventures
• People: María del Mar Vélez,  David Vélez, Guido Quaranta, Gaston Krasny