Bitpanda
Vienna, Austria · StartupRetail investing platform offering cryptocurrencies, stocks, ETFs, and precious metals with fractional trades.
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Accelerator
MiddleGame Ventures
Fintech and insurtech fund with a significant Dublin presence investing in Europe and North America.
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Location
Dublin, Ireland
Category
Accelerator
Stage
Series A
Profile
/ireland/accelerator/middlegame-ventures
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