Analysis: We Work and Softbank saga could push insurtechs and insurers to partner up
Amid rumblings in the tech sector and trouble at We Work, which could drive more insurtechs to seek a sale to incumbents, Lemonade has reportedly put its initial public offering on hold.
Prolific late stage technology start-up investor Softbank, which led two of Lemonade’s funding rounds including its $300m (£230m) series D raise, has been busy dealing with the fallout of another of
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