Driva

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Driva partners with Carsales to enable seamless digital finance experience

Fintech Driva launches a multi-year partnership letting carsales shoppers see personalised finance options on private vehicle listings; the article also recalls Carthona Capital's earlier backing of the startup.

Car finance platform Driva doubles down with $6m growth round

Australian car-finance fintech Driva has raised A$6 million from existing investors led by Carthona Capital, with Invictus and seed angels also participating, to double staff and fund brand and product expansion.

Fintech Driva lands $6 million raise to become famous for car financing

Driva has raised $6 million in a round led by Carthona Capital, with follow-on backers and angels joining, to double headcount, build its brand, and expand into trade-ins and vehicle listings.

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