Industry Commentary

News, trends, and takes on the fintech and startup ecosystem. Market shifts, competitor moves, regulatory changes.

The Best Pry Alternatives for Founders (Who Don't Have a Finance Team)

Brex acquired Pry Financials for $90 million and then wound it down. An honest comparison of the best Pry alternatives for founders who need live runway tracking and scenario modeling without a finance team.

Rob Owen Jun 16, 2026

Industry Commentary

Mercury Didn't Sell. That Means Something.

Brex sold at half its peak. Mercury raised at a new high and said no thanks. Why profitability isn't a smaller version of growth — it's a different kind of leverage.

Rob Owen Jun 2, 2026

Industry Commentary Founder Finance

Your Finance Stack Is About to Get Acquired — Now What?

The fintech tools built to serve founders are consolidating fast. Here's what happens to your financial operations when your tools get acquired — and how to build resilience before it happens to you.

Rob Owen May 12, 2026

Industry Commentary

When a16z Says the Middle Is Over, What Does That Mean for You?

The assumptions underneath your business model might be past their expiration date.

Rob Owen Apr 21, 2026

Field notes from the cap table

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