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Advances in DNA sequencing and the vast amounts of genomic data being produced by next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology have created a startup opportunity to build software for biologists so they can more easily analyze this big data and take the next leap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Monzo is now valued at $5.9 billion after the U.K.-based challenger bank announced a secondary market share sale to provide liquidity for its employees. The transaction saw existing investors such as Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund (GIC) and StepStone Group procuring additional shares in the London-based fintech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following its $40 million fundraise at the beginning of this year, streaming media company Plex announced on Wednesday it’s rolling out a new TV show and movie reviews feature, putting its app in more direct competition with other apps, like Letterboxd and TV Time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Health and life insurance providers face a rising volume of claims due to chronic disease and aging populations, but their processes lack scalability. AI automation can help, but it takes more tailoring than for other insurance types. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After keeping Century under wraps for several months, the startup gave TechCrunch a peek under the hood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices