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Uber Lyft - April 2019 Updated Analysis

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Healy Jones blends his venture capital experience with operational knowledge to support startup financial strategies. With a background in investing in over 50 startups and holding executive roles in VC-backed companies, Healy has been featured in major publications like the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and TechCrunch. His efforts at Kruze have been crucial in helping startups collectively secure over $1 billion in VC funding, showcasing his ability to effectively navigate financial challenges and support startup growth.

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April 29, 2019

Uber Lyft - April 2019 Updated Analysis

We recently updated our Uber vs. Lyft Market Share Report. Check it out to see how these two competitors fought over the startup ridesharing market!

Our analysis was also mentioned in this Mashable article, and also in Rideshare News.

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