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Fintech startup Niro shuts down after raising $20 million

Fintech startup Niro shuts down after raising $20 million

08 Oct 2025, 15:03 PM

According to the company, it built $100mn in AUM in just over 24 months from launch and saw over 170 million users flow through Niro at peak.

Shark Tank startup Plus Gold shuts shop

Shark Tank startup Plus Gold shuts shop

01 Aug 2025, 17:57 PM

The primary challenges that led to Plus Gold's closure included excessive operational expenses and the capital-intensive nature of the gold investment business.

Blume-backed EV financing startup Ohm Mobility shuts down

Blume-backed EV financing startup Ohm Mobility shuts down

25 Jul 2025, 15:53 PM

Announcing the development, Ohm Mobility founder said the company is winding down operations after it failed to scale and sustain the business.

What led Google-backed DotPe to shut down its lending unit

What led Google-backed DotPe to shut down its lending unit

23 May 2025, 03:35 AM

DotPe’s ambitious foray into financial services has come to a halt barely a year after launch, following a rapid build-up of lending volumes…

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