Reading Unicorns: 6th February

Happy Monday. Grab a coffee and enjoy a quick round-up on this week’s venture news:

📖 Top Articles:

1. Revolut to hire 1,700 more staff as London fintechs defy global jobs cull (Evening Standard)

2. Recycleye raises additional $17 million in Series A funding, led by deep-tech venture capital firm DCVC. (Robotics & Automation News)

3. Tech unicorns are slain as start-ups enter the dreaded ‘down round’ (The Times)

4. Base rate rise sees growing number of landlords considering alternative investments, including SEIS & EIS. (Property Reporter)

5. Monzo revenues surge more than twofold, putting it on track for 2023 profitability (Sifted)

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Have a great week,

The Riding Unicorns team.