KOHO RAISES CA$130M AT CA$1.33B VALUATION
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Canadian challenger bank Koho closed a Series E funding round of CA$130 million, valuing the fintech at CA$1.33 billion. The raise marks a 66% increase from its CA$800 million valuation in 2023, as the company approaches obtaining a full Canadian banking license.
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