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Every investor coverage indicates participated in a round Shein raised.
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Wesfarmers is closing Catch, the online retailer it bought for $230 million in 2019, citing local ecommerce competition; the story also recalls Catch's venture backers and Little Birdie's $30m stake, pause and rescue.
Also Startup Daily
Fashion rental marketplace The Volte has secured $4 million in a Series A round headed by eBay's venture arm, coinciding with a commercial tie-up with eBay and royalty payments for designers.
Also SmartCompany·Techboard
Payments firm Airwallex has opened an Israeli operation based in Tel Aviv and appointed Or Liban to lead its Israel and Middle East business, as part of wider regional growth plans.
KPMG data shows Australian startup funding hit a record in 2022 despite a global downturn, while accountancy fintech Hnry closed a $35 million Series B led by AirTree to double headcount and expand overseas.