London-based digital bank Monzo is set to close its next funding round at an approximately £1.25bn valuation as coronavirus dampens investor appetite, according to sources close to the raise.
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May 15, 2020
Monzo hit by 40% valuation drop in latest fundraising
The digital bank is reported to be raising a ~40% downround, set to close in the next month
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