December 10, 2020

What would you do with $44 million? Asking for a friend

We just raised $44M in a Series B round led by EQT Ventures, a very decent group of people. They love companies with a mission to do good. But to be honest, what they were most impressed with, was you. A supportive community of roast lovers chatting to Cleo and helping us build something that makes an impact.

The Future of Cleo

What do you do with this much cash? Get a massive Patagonia vest? Meh. There’s only like two tech bros that work here. We also love those tech bros for who they are on the inside.

So here’s what we’re gonna do instead. We’re just going to take this money and do what we came here to do – help you get your money right.

What we want for us is to be the financial adviser that talks to you like a real person and isn’t boring as hell to use.

What we want for you is to feel better about money AND be able to make strong money decisions from day one. That’s it.

TELL US WHAT YOU NEED?!

Obviously we want to give you more than .gifs and roast mode.

So. Tell us what would be helpful. Or a good time?

Multiplayer spending battles?

A proper bank account?

A bunch of ways to improve your credit score?

Nothing’s off limits. Slide into our DMs - we’re listening.

If our mission inspires you to stand up and walk out on your current employer, maybe don’t. But definitely check out our open roles here.

General

How To Save Money Fast, and Not Fall Into Fads

We all want more money, probably. And we all want it fast, definitely. Sure it can’t buy happiness, but it can buy a less stressful lifestyle when you have enough of it. Undeniably, being comfortable leads to a certain level of contentment and ease. It’s not the be all and end all, but it’s pretty good to have. It makes sense that people want to know how to make money fast and often. Luckily, we’ve got plenty of tips for you since money is kind of our bag. Not only ours though, our Twitter community came through with a load of saving tips.

Lifestyle

End of year report, 2020

As we continue to power through the end of 2020, it’s time to look back on how consumer spending behaviors have significantly changed in light of the global pandemic. With a load of social restrictions put in place, everything from travel plans to socializing at bars and restaurants have been put on hold, impacting the ways consumers are spending their money.

Spending

I’m Sarah, 22, and on $52k as a graphic designer at a fashion company that I will not disclose

Today we're talking to Sarah, who is all of the above. Oh, and also steals her boyfriend's Baja blast after saying she doesn’t want a sip. A vibe.

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