Plaid

BREAKING: A Fintech Company That “Connects Your Bank Account to Apps” Now Worth Only $6.1 Billion Instead of $13.4 Billion, CEO Declares “Tremendous Success” While Employees Cash Out Before Ship Sinks

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In an age where tech valuations make as much sense as airplane food, fintech darling Plaid announced yesterday that it has secured $575 million in new funding at a valuation of just $6.1 billion—a mere 54% reduction from its previous $13.4 billion valuation in 20211. This dramatic downgrade has been enthusiastically described by company executives as … Read more