Startup · $575m raised
San Francisco, OS
Every investor coverage indicates participated in a round Plaid raised.
Companies Plaid acquired or merged with, per published coverage. Buying a company is not investing in one: nothing here counts in the deals column.
| Name | Role | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Williamson | Revenue Boss (former) | Startup Daily, SmartCompany |
Stories naming Plaid. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
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