Trendwatch Finance & Insurance: June 09, 2020

CB Insights: Here Are The Most Active Fintech Investors Since 2019

Covid-19 has caused investors to pull back, but some have continued cutting checks. We take a look at the top VCs that have remained active from Q1'19 to Q1'20. 

Techcrunch: Challenger Bank Bunq Adds Donations to Charities  

Other fintech startups, such as Revolut and Lydia, have launched donation features in the past. But in those cases, startups have selected a handful of charities.  

Forbes: Meet The Woman Behind Okra, Africa’s First API Fintech ‘Super-Connector’ 

Think of it like Plaid for Africa.

Sixth Tone: China’s Cash-Strapped Millennials Embrace a New Trend: Thrift 

Many young Chinese developed lavish spending habits during an era of rapid economic growth. Now, they’re learning to cut back.     

Forbes: What’s Next For Real Estate And Proptech After Covid-19? 

Will the pandemic stimulate significant change in the industry, or will we bounce back to the way things were before it struck us?