US fintech unicorn Carta is well and truly on an acquisition spree.
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November 3, 2022
Carta says it’s on the prowl for more European startup acquisitions
After acquiring Vauban and Capdesk this year, the Silicon Valley scaleup says its European shopping spree is far from over
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Amy O'Brien is a freelance reporter covering Italian tech. She was previously Sifted's fintech reporter

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