Prioritizing affordability, inclusivity, and leveraging technology, Black-owned insurance tech unicorn Marshmallow is challenging traditional insurance practices and extends coverage to underserved communities. Now, Marshmallow has landed a £15 million 3-year revolving credit facility from Triple Point Private Credit, one of the largest non-bank lenders in the UK, to expand its product offerings. “[We] are excited to be working with a management team that have successfully launched and scaled an insurance business so impressively,” said Triple Point’s Head of Structured Finance, Gavin Maitland Smith, per Tech Funding News. “More importantly, their
Hayti, a leading Black-owned news aggregation app, has announced that it is now officially the largest source of podcasts led by Black hosts. Launched in 2021, Hayti offers a one-stop platform that combines trusted articles, videos, and podcasts from Black publishers. Recognizing the growing influence and demand for podcasts, Hayti recently expanded its app to include over 2,000 Black-hosted podcasts. Black audiences spend more time with media than any other group in the US “As a Black woman who has worked in media and entertainment for decades, I cannot express
