Alphabet's CapitalG Backs Adyen Co-Founder's Latest Startup Tebi
Tebi BV, the newest fintech firm created by Adyen NV co-founder Arnout Schuijff, has raised €30 million ($34.2 million) in funding, betting that more restaurants are on the hunt for a single platform to manage everything from reservations to inventory to payments.
The round was led by Alphabet Inc. 's independent growth fund CapitalG and included participation from existing investor Index Ventures, according to a statement. Tebi declined to disclose what it's now valued at after raising the funds.
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