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January 20, 2021

Monzo founder Tom Blomfield is quitting the digital bank after asking execs for "help"

Tom Blomfield firmly closes the door on Monzo, marking the end of an era.


Isabel Woodford

3 min read

Burbidge helped keep Monzo going when founding CEO Tom Blomfield stepped down.

America may have just gained a new president, but London fintech Monzo has lost theirs.

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The clause regarding Blomfield's shares in Monzo's 'Memorandum and Articles of Association'. 36 months would take him up to October 2021.
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