Big Bucks Outside of the US…….
From student financial access to enterprise working capital, this week’s funding highlights a strong global appetite for solutions that streamline payments, expand digital finance access, and modernize insurance services. With activity across multiple continents and use cases, fintech continues to shape how capital flows and financial services are delivered in an increasingly connected world. So, although two of the five winning fundings this week were from within the US, the other three were OUTSIDE the US. Again, a trend we shoudl be watching for moving forward.
Key Developments in This Week’s Fintech Funding:
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Global Expansion of Payments Infrastructure – Stitch ($55M) and BKN301 ($24.4M) reflect surging interest in payments tech across Africa and Europe.
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Capital Access & Efficiency Platforms Attract Investors – C2FO ($30M) and Resolv Labs ($10M) show continued demand for platforms that improve capital flow, liquidity, and decentralized financial access.
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Digital Insurance and Compliance Tech See Renewed Focus – Startups like PolicyMe ($21.8M USD) and Friday Harbor ($6M) highlight the increasing investment in insurtech and loan compliance automation.
Up next are this week’s top 5 VC deals…
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Top 5 Funded Deals:
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Stitch
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Location: Cape Town, South Africa
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Description: Stitch provides modern payments infrastructure across Africa, enabling businesses to build better financial experiences with powerful APIs.
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Funding Amount: $55M
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Funding Round: Series B
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C2FO
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Location: Kansas City, MO
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Description: C2FO is an on-demand working capital platform that helps businesses optimize cash flow by providing early payment solutions.
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Funding Amount: $30M
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Funding Round: Funding round not specified
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PolicyMe
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Location: Toronto, Canada
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Description: PolicyMe is a digital insurance provider that offers affordable, simplified life insurance directly to consumers.
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Funding Amount: $21.8M USD (converted from CAD$30M)
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Funding Round: Funding round not specified
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BKN301
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Location: London, UK
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Description: BKN301 is a fintech startup delivering embedded financial services and cross-border payments across underserved regions, especially in the Middle East and Africa.
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Funding Amount: $24.4M
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Funding Round: Series B
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Meadow
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Location: New York City, NY
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Description: Meadow provides financial services tailored to students, combining payments, budgeting tools, and credit-building features.
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Funding Amount: $14M
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Funding Round: Funding round not specified
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This post was written by DWN staff with the assistance of ChatGPT, utilizing data from FinSMEs
