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Papaya Global Explores Sale at Up to $4.5 Billion Valuation After 2024 Revenues Exceed $100 Million
Israeli payroll fintech Papaya Global entered late-stage sale discussions valuing it at $3.5–4.5 billion, with reported interest from SAP, Oracle, and private equity.
Monzo Receives Full EU Banking Licence from Central Bank of Ireland and ECB, Names Dublin as European HQ
Monzo has been granted a full EU banking licence by the Central Bank of Ireland and ECB, with Dublin named as its European headquarters.
SumUp Merchant Business Accounts Surpass €1 Billion in Deposits and 1.5 Million Global Users
SumUp's merchant Business Account has crossed €1 billion in customer deposits and reached 1.5 million active users globally.
European Investment Bank Invests €70 Million in Italian BNPL Fintech Scalapay
The EIB has committed €70 million to Italian buy-now-pay-later fintech Scalapay via a Scale-Up Debt instrument to fund R&D and a broader product range.
Interswitch Reports 50% Revenue Surge to ₦137.5 Billion as Verve Tops 100 Million Cards
Nigerian fintech Interswitch posted ₦137.5 billion in revenue for the year ended March 2025, a 50% rise, as its Verve card scheme crossed 100 million cards issued across Africa.
Philippines' Tonik Digital Bank Raises $12 Million Pre-Series C to Scale Lending
Tonik, the Philippines' first licensed digital-only bank, has raised $12M in a Pre-Series C round led by Diligent Capital Partners to strengthen its capital and scale lending.
Klarna Rolls Out Tap to Pay on iPhone and Android Across 14 European Markets for In-Store BNPL
Klarna expanded its Tap to Pay feature to 14 European markets in December 2025, letting consumers use flexible payment options at physical retail checkouts via iPhone and Android.
Superbank Indonesia Targets IPO After Q3 2025 Results Show 5 Million Customers
Superbank, backed by Grab, Singtel, and Emtek, is preparing for an Indonesian IPO targeting up to IDR 3.06 trillion after reaching 5 million customers in Q3 2025.
Revolut Completes Secondary Share Sale at USD 75 Billion Valuation
Revolut has completed a secondary share sale led by Coatue, Greenoaks, Dragoneer and Fidelity, with participation from NVIDIA's NVentures, establishing a USD 75 billion valuation for the UK fintech.
UK Digital Bank Monzo Surpasses 14 Million Customers After Record Half-Year Growth
Monzo has passed 14 million customers after adding a record 2 million new users in the six months to September 2025, a 40% year-on-year uplift in the period.
Klarna Reports Q3 2025 Revenue of USD 903 Million, Up 26%, in First Post-IPO Earnings
Klarna beat consensus estimates in its first post-IPO earnings report, posting Q3 2025 revenue of $903 million, up 26% like-for-like, with US GMV up 43%.
US Fintech Ramp Closes $300 Million Round at $32 Billion Valuation After Surpassing $1 Billion in Annual Revenue
Ramp raised $300m in a primary financing round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners at a $32bn valuation, after surpassing $1bn in annualised revenue and managing $100bn in annual purchase volume.