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April 6, 2020

These are the pitch decks which helped two fintechs raise $34m amid the coronavirus pandemic

The founders' top tips? Leverage existing contacts, be honest and be realistic.


Isabel Woodford

5 min read

Investment in the fintech sector is at a three-year low, with venture capitalists fearing that the coronavirus pandemic will lead to a brutal recession.

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