Monarch, a personal finance app, raised $75 million in a Series B round, valuing the company at $850 million. This funding comes amid a challenging period for consumer fintechs. Monarch's growth surged after Mint's closure, as it offers a paid, ad-free service. The round, led by FPV, highlights Monarch's innovative approach to financial planning. Despite a 38% decline in fintech funding, Monarch's success stands out in the current "nuclear winter" for fintech startups.

ALBEMARLE, N.C., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Monarch has launched "Understanding Addiction and Developmental Disabilities," a first-of-its-kind web-based resource to help an underserved population of people living with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD) and substance use disorders (SUD)."Substance use is often overlooked and people with I/DD are less likely to seek help." - Peggy Terhune, Ph.D. Tweet this Understanding Addiction and Developmental Disabilities, a curriculum developed by Monarch to assist professionals and caregivers in helping those with Intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and substance use disorders, features our hero Eddie learning about the health risks that come from mixing medicines and alcohol, and the importance of taking only the medicines and dosages prescribed by his doctor.The " Understanding Addiction and Developmental Disabilities '' website features screening tools and helpful guides for those who work with individuals with I/DD, such as mental health clinicians and caregivers, guardians or parents and teachers. The free, open-source curriculum consists of 14 animated videos that provide relevant therapeutic information for the person with I/DD and SUD. To learn more, visit understanding.monarchnc.org .Those interested in learning more can attend the "Understanding Addiction and Developmental Disabilities" webinar, a free training for professionals, family members and other caregivers, Friday, Nov. 17, 2023 11 a.m

Monarch, in partnership with Trillium Health Resources, has launched its second Mobile Integrated Care Clinic offering mental health and substance use disorder services to communities within Bertie and Hertford counties.