Miami-based 'Papa' picks up USD $150M at unicorn valuation

Business : Miami-based Papa has raised $150 million in a Series D led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2. The company operates a platform to connect older adults with people to provide companionship and assistance with chores and other tasks.

In other news, San Francisco-based NerdWallet, provider of an online platform of personal finance tips and financial product offerings, raised $131 million in its IPO after pricing shares at $18 each, the midpoint of the proposed range.

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