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Bodyguard against toxicity, no SPACs for Klarna, gig economy in Europe

Feb 26, 2021
32:52

And here are the notes and links for this week’s episode:

🤑 VCs are chasing Hopin upwards of $5-6B valuation


📈 Klarna may opt for direct listing as private funding looms

  • Klarna said to be raising $1bn at $31bn valuation


🐚 HelloSPAC: HelloFresh founder Dominik Richter (and friends) file for $300 million US SPAC


🚀 Lakestar gains in largest Europe tech-focused blank-check debut


🚙 Cazoo acquires Cluno


🎨 Graphic design platform Canva acquires two European tech startups: Kaleido AI (Austria) and Smartmockups (Czech Republic)


🔄 Transferwise rebrands to Wise


⚖️ Uber weighs its future in the UK after court ruling


🇪🇺 Protecting people working through platforms: Commission launches a first-stage consultation of the social partners


🛡 Interview: Matthieu Boutard, managing director of Bodyguard


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