EPISODE · May 17, 2026 · 50 MIN
The Green Bike Empire That Can't Pay Its Bills.
from The Curve
Lime is everywhere. A billion rides across 29 countries and 230 cities, and yet they're about to go public not because they're crushing it, but because they need the money. We break down what's really going on under the hood, what it means for investors, and whether this is a business worth backing. We also cover: - GameStop vs eBay: the board said no, but the CEO is going directly to shareholders. Is this actually going to happen? - Oil & Inflation: the numbers are starting to come through and they're not pretty. What the latest figures mean for your cost of living. - Prediction Markets: the fastest growing space in finance right now. From hair dryers near airport sensors to a US soldier using classified intel to win $400k, the stories are wild. Plus, is this gambling or investing? - Australia's Capital Gains Tax Change: a major shift that every investor needs to understand, whether you're based in Australia or not. We break it down simply and compare it to the UK and New Zealand. - Community Question: hedged vs unhedged ETFs. What does it actually mean and should you even care? 👗 The wardrobe app we mentioned: Whering (https://whering.co) 🗳️ Should we do a full episode on hedged vs unhedged ETFs?Let us know here (https://form.typeform.com/to/jrwHNDPu) Wondering whether an investment actually lines up with your values? 👉 Submit your money and morals question to The Ethical Hotline:https://form.typeform.com/to/BZHujjGM WTF does that mean? A guide to all the jargony bits: Capital Gains Tax — Tax on profit you make from an investment. Free Cash Flow — Money a business has left after paying its bills. Hedged ETF — Protected from currency swings. Unhedged? You take what comes. Prediction Markets — Betting on whether something will happen. Like gambling but make it finance. Meme Stock — A stock driven by viral hype, not actual performance. Shareholder Meeting — When investors get together to make big company decisions. Stake — How much of a company you own. Commodity — Raw materials like oil or gold that are traded on markets. Credits: Hosts: Victoria Harris & Sophie Hallwright Producer & Editor: Emily Rigby Social & Digital Manager: Lucy Munro Leave us a message on The Curve Hotline 💌☎️ For more from The Curve: Website Instagram YouTube TikTok Newsletter Chapters 00:00:00 Coming up in this episode... 00:01:05 Pathfinder x The Curve 00:01:31 Soph's confession and Vic's new app 00:05:24 GameStop vs eBay: the takeover that won't die 00:09:05 Oil crisis: the numbers are in and they're not pretty 00:11:29 Prediction markets: genius, wild, and barely legal 00:16:48 Lime IPO: the business that looks like it's killing it 00:27:10 Pathfinder x The Curve 00:27:54 Australia's budget: the tax change every investor needs to know 00:39:57 Hedged vs unhedged ETFs: what does it actually mean? 00:46:42 Episode preview: The Property Breakup From Hell 00:48:53 Thank you for listening! 00:49:31 Financial Disclaimer Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.
What this episode covers
Lime is everywhere. A billion rides across 29 countries and 230 cities, and yet they're about to go public not because they're crushing it, but because they need the money. We break down what's really going on under the hood, what it means for investors, and whether this is a business worth backing. We also cover: - GameStop vs eBay: the board said no, but the CEO is going directly to shareholders. Is this actually going to happen? - Oil & Inflation: the numbers are starting to come through and they're not pretty. What the latest figures mean for your cost of living. - Prediction Markets: the fastest growing space in finance right now. From hair dryers near airport sensors to a US soldier using classified intel to win $400k, the stories are wild. Plus, is this gambling or investing? - Australia's Capital Gains Tax Change: a major shift that every investor needs to understand, whether you're based in Australia or not. We break it down simply and compare it to the UK and New Zealand. - Community Question: hedged vs unhedged ETFs. What does it actually mean and should you even care? 👗 The wardrobe app we mentioned: Whering (https://whering.co) 🗳️ Should we do a full episode on hedged vs unhedged ETFs?Let us know here (https://form.typeform.com/to/jrwHNDPu) Wondering whether an investment actually lines up with your values? 👉 Submit your money and morals question to The Ethical Hotline:https://form.typeform.com/to/BZHujjGM WTF does that mean? A guide to all the jargony bits: Capital Gains Tax — Tax on profit you make from an investment. Free Cash Flow — Money a business has left after paying its bills. Hedged ETF — Protected from currency swings. Unhedged? You take what comes. Prediction Markets — Betting on whether something will happen. Like gambling but make it finance. Meme Stock — A stock driven by viral hype, not actual performance. Shareholder Meeting — When investors get together to make big company decisions. Stake — How much of a company you own. Commodity — Raw materials like oil or gold that are traded on markets. Credits: Hosts: Victoria Harris & Sophie Hallwright Producer & Editor: Emily Rigby Social & Digital Manager: Lucy Munro Leave us a message on The Curve Hotline 💌☎️ For more from The Curve: Website Instagram YouTube TikTok Newsletter Chapters 00:00:00 Coming up in this episode... 00:01:05 Pathfinder x The Curve 00:01:31 Soph's confession and Vic's new app 00:05:24 GameStop vs eBay: the takeover that won't die 00:09:05 Oil crisis: the numbers are in and they're not pretty 00:11:29 Prediction markets: genius, wild, and barely legal 00:16:48 Lime IPO: the business that looks like it's killing it 00:27:10 Pathfinder x The Curve 00:27:54 Australia's budget: the tax change every investor needs to know 00:39:57 Hedged vs unhedged ETFs: what does it actually mean? 00:46:42 Episode preview: The Property Breakup From Hell 00:48:53 Thank you for listening! 00:49:31 Financial Disclaimer Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.
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