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March 21, 2024

Pensions provider Smart makes layoffs as it closes Series E round

Existing investors Fidelity International Strategic Ventures and Chrysalis Investments were involved in the £37.1m Series E extension

UK fintech Smart has raised a £37.1m Series E extension and made layoffs as it pushes for profitability. 

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Kai Nicol-Schwarz

Kai Nicol-Schwarz was a senior reporter at Sifted. He covered AI and UK tech.

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