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Horizon Capital Backs Preply as the First Deal of its Historic Ukraine-focused HCGF IV Fund

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KYIV, Ukraine, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Horizon Capital, a U.S. private equity firm investing primarily in fast-growing tech and export oriented companies in Ukraine, announced an investment into Ukrainian-founded Preply, a leading global online language learning platform. This transaction marks the first investment from Horizon Capital’s latest fund, Horizon Capital Growth Fund IV (HCGF IV), which reached $254 million at its Interim Closing on April 28, 2023.

 

 

Founded in 2012 by three Ukrainian founders Kirill Bigai, Serge Lukyanov, and Dmytro Voloshyn, Preply has become a global e-learning powerhouse, connecting 35,000 tutors with the world’s largest live language learning community. Preply revenues have grown tenfold over the last three years, largely due to significant enhancements in product experience for both tutors and learners. The B2B business has also accelerated, with over 200 new deals signed this past year. 

Horizon Capital led Preply’s $70 million capital raise, also backed by Reach Capital, Hoxton Ventures, and other existing investors. The new investor bench will provide a valuable balance of growth stage experience and Edtech expertise to help power the next leg of Preply’s journey.

Lenna Koszarny, Horizon Capital’s Founding Partner and CEO, said: “We are excited to partner with Preply’s exceptional founders and superb leadership team in delivering on their mission of unlocking human potential through learning. Preply fits perfectly into our investment thesis of backing Ukraine’s new generation of visionary entrepreneurs, while paving the way for others inspired to create their own global champion powered from Ukraine that the entire nation can take pride in. We believe the best is yet to come and are delighted that our capital will fuel future R&D, driving growth as well as high impact by creating jobs, promoting entrepreneurship, supporting tech sector development, and contributing to Ukraine’s ongoing economic resilience.”

Kirill Bigai, Co-founder and CEO of Preply, said: “It is a great achievement to have secured this capital injection while we still have plenty of runway and the majority of the previous raise in the bank; a result of rigorous capital efficiency and a laser focus on performance. The additional funds will enable us to extend our leadership in the category through AI-powered human tutors, providing a learning experience which is quickly becoming a game changer.  Though the team today is truly global, as a Ukrainian founded company with significant R&D in Ukraine, this is a milestone to be celebrated. One that echoes the resilience and determination of the Ukrainian tech sector and all Ukrainians.”

Dmytro Boroday, Partner at Horizon Capital, added: “I first met Kirill in 2012 at the start of Preply’s journey, beginning from a 10-page Powerpoint presentation and now a world-class educational technology company, fueled by bold vision and unwavering determination. Kirill, Dmytro, and Serge have executed meticulously on their vision, and a decade after our first meeting, we are proud to back Preply as a leading global edtech platform in the language learning space. We look forward to our long-term partnership resulting in Preply reaching new heights, grounded in their strong culture of operational excellence and superb performance.”

About Preply
Preply is an online language learning marketplace, connecting tutors to hundreds of thousands of learners in 180 countries worldwide. More than 35,000 tutors teach over 50 languages, powered by a machine-learning algorithm that recommends the best tutors for each learner. Founded in the United States in 2012 by three Ukrainian founders Kirill Bigai, Serge Lukyanov, and Dmytro Voloshyn, Preply has grown from a team of 3 to a company of almost 500 employees of 60 different nationalities. With offices in Barcelona, New York, and Kyiv, employees work across 30 countries in Europe, USA, Africa, Asia and Latin America.

About Horizon Capital
Horizon Capital is the leading private equity firm in Emerging Europe with $1.4 billion in assets from investors with a capital base exceeding $630 billion, raising over $700 million in growth capital to back visionary entrepreneurs from Ukraine and Moldova in just over 5 years. Horizon Capital-managed funds have invested in over 160 companies employing more than 77,000 people in the region.

Media Contact – Alona Kotsiubynska, [email protected], +380932979487

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Binance Announces Adjustment of Tick Size for Spot Trading Pairs

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Binance, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has announced adjustments to the tick size (the minimum change in the unit price) of specific spot trading pairs. These adjustments are aimed at enhancing market liquidity and improving the overall trading experience for users. The changes are scheduled to be completed by 05:00 (UTC) and 07:00 (UTC) on May 23, 2024.

Traders can find details about the tick sizes of all spot trading pairs on Binance in the platform’s Trading Rules. Importantly, the adjustment will not impact spot trading and related functionalities. API users will also observe changes in the tick size, and they can stay updated with the latest tick size using the GET /api/v3/exchangeInfo endpoint. Additional details and updates can be found in the API Changelog.

Existing spot orders will not be affected by the tick size update. Orders placed before the update will continue to be matched with the original tick size. However, traders are advised to adjust their trading strategies accordingly to avoid any unnecessary impact on their trading activities.

Binance emphasizes the importance of referencing the English version of the announcement for the most accurate and up-to-date information, as there may be discrepancies in translated versions. The exchange remains committed to providing a seamless trading experience and appreciates the support of its users. Users are reminded to exercise caution and make informed decisions when trading on the platform.

Source: blockchain.news

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OKX Announces Support for New USDC Spot Trading Pairs

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According to an official announcement released on May 16, 2024, OKX will introduce new USDC trading pairs in the spot trading section between 7:00 am and 8:00 am UTC on May 20, 2024. This addition aims to broaden trading options for OKX users and contribute to the expanding USDC ecosystem.

In light of the risks associated with digital asset trading, OKX has issued a cautionary note to all users. They emphasize that information provided by OKX and third parties is for informational and educational purposes only. OKX does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information and does not provide financial, investment, or other forms of advice.

OKX highlights the speculative nature and high volatility of digital assets, cautioning that they may become illiquid at any time, potentially resulting in the loss of the entire investment. Therefore, OKX advises users to conduct thorough research and assess their risk tolerance before engaging in digital asset trading.

For inquiries regarding the new USDC spot trading pairs or any other concerns, users can contact OKX through their support center or engage with the OKX team on various platforms. OKX’s proactive approach in addressing user inquiries and fostering community interaction underscores its commitment to user satisfaction and the overall growth of the crypto ecosystem.

Source: blockchain.news

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ShibaSwap rolls out major upgrade, moves to Shibarium

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ShibaSwap, the decentralized exchange (DEX) affiliated with the Shiba Inu ecosystem, has announced a significant upgrade by migrating to the Shibarium blockchain. This move is expected to introduce a range of new utilities for users, as stated in a recent press release.

The upgrade includes features such as a revamped dashboard, enhanced user experience, discovery charts for trending tokens, and an improved process for onboarding new tokens onto the DEX.

Lead developer Shytoshi Kusama expressed enthusiasm for the upgrade, highlighting its potential to empower DEFI innovators and facilitate community token interaction on Shibarium. Kusama also invited the community to explore the new swap and encouraged existing Shibarium tokens to transition to the platform seamlessly, while assuring that further updates are in the pipeline.

A portion of transaction fees will be utilized to enhance liquidity pool (LP) value in swap transactions, benefiting users and the yield farming community, according to the press release.

The upgrade rollout will prioritize enhancing discovery and can be expected to include more regular updates and upgrades, as noted by fellow developer and contributor Kaal.

The upgrade aims to minimize gas fees and ensure faster transactions, in addition to supporting various segments of the Shiba Inu Ecosystem, including $SHIB and $LEASH tokens, SHEboshis DN-404 tokens, SHIB The Metaverse, ShibaSwap DEX, and the Shiba Eternity game.

Shibarium’s layer 2 mainnet, launched in August 2023, saw the creation of 21 million wallets and was trialed by millions of users. It introduced a new consensus mechanism called proof-of-participation (PoP), which selects validators based on their holdings of the associated cryptocurrency.

As of the latest data, the price of SHIB stands at $0.0002548, reflecting an almost 7% increase in the last 24 hours, with SHIB being the 11th largest in terms of market cap, according to CoinMarketCap.

Source: cointelegraph.com

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