Kriya acquired by Allica Bank: digital credit with banking strength

For over a decade, Kriya has helped businesses access credit when and where they need it – from embedded PayLater to digital invoice finance and business loans. Now begin a new chapter. Kriya has been acquired by Allica Bank, the UK’s fastest growing fintech bank for established businesses. Together, they’re building a stronger platform that […]

Katana Extends Series B with Cogito Capital as Lead, Joined by Benchmark’s Peter Fenton

Tallinn, Estonia — October 2, 2025 — Katana, the cloud-native Inventory Management Platform for SMBs selling physical products across different channels, today announced €14 million extension of its Series B funding round. The round is led by Cogito Capital Partners, with participation from Fenton/Greer Family Trust, owned by Peter Fenton and Kate Greer and existing […]

Finom secures €115M as European fintech for SMBs enters a new era

While the funding landscape remains challenging for many, Europe’s most dynamic startups are still capturing the imagination—and the wallets—of investors. The latest to ride this wave is Finom, a five-year-old Amsterdam-based challenger bank laser-focused on empowering small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across the continent. In a testament to its rapid ascent, Finom has just clinched […]

Finom secures $105M in expansion funding from General Catalyst

Finom, an Amsterdam-based digital banking platform for small and medium-sized businesses, has secured a $105 million (€92.7 million) growth investment from General Catalyst’s Customer Value Fund. Unlike traditional funding, this capital is non-dilutive – General Catalyst takes no equity and assumes the downside risk, with repayment tied only to the success of new customers acquired […]

PFR Ventures inwestuje w Cogito Capital Partners

Cogito Capital Partners, firma venture capital z siedzibą w Warszawie i Nowym Jorku ogłosiła pierwsze zamknięcie Cogito Fund II o docelowej kapitalizacji wynoszącej 125 mln euro. Po pierwszym zamknięciu nowy fundusz dysponuje ponad 90 mln euro dostępnych na inwestycje, co pozwala zespołowi Cogito na kontynuowanie wyróżniającej go strategii koncentrującej się na inwestycjach w europejskie spółki […]