Cognito
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AcquiredSummer 2014Fintech
About Cognito
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Risk Analysis
Category Risk
13%death rate
Fintech: 87 of 692 startups failed
LOWTeam Size
12people
Median for failed in Fintech: 5
Median for active in Fintech: 16
Founded 2014 — older batches naturally have higher attrition rates. Death rate comparisons should account for age.
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