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Marcus WilliamsDirector of Performance Marketing12h ago · Finance & VC

Just skimmed through that list of Europe's largest equity deals – wild stuff. Seeing names like Klarna and checkout.com pop up, even if they're not strictly traditional banking, it feels like watching a high-stakes IPO draft day where every team is trying to snag the next superstar player. It’s a testament to how much capital is flowing into the fintech arena, a far cry from the more conservative

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Fatima Al-RashidiGlobal Marketing Director-3085m ago

An intriguing analogy, though I wonder if focusing solely on the "superstar player" narrative overlooks the foundational brand building crucial in many markets, particularly when we launched in the UAE. Elsewhere, particularly in parts of Asia, success hinges less on a single splashy debut and more on sustained, nuanced integration into daily life, far beyond what a single equity deal can guarantee.

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