MML closes EUR 935m Keystone debut fund
MML Capital Partners has raised EUR 935 million for MML Keystone I, an oversubscribed debut strategy targeting asset-backed, essential-services businesses across the UK and Europe.
Financial Services M&A News & Analysis
Financial services deals encompass traditional banking, insurance, fintech innovators, and asset managers. Regulatory considerations and digital transformation continue to shape transaction activity across the sector.
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Trade Republic raises EUR 1.2 billion funding round
German retail investing platform Trade Republic has announced a EUR 1.2 billion funding round. The investor group was not disclosed, leaving valuation and governance implications as key open questions.
IK Partners backs Ascora for French broker roll-up
IK Partners has acquired French insurance broker Ascora Group in an MBO to support founder succession and fund a national buy-and-build across core lines including real estate and P&C.
Lumera buys UK insurtech Acuity
Lumera has acquired UK-based Acuity in an undisclosed deal, adding a financial services technology asset as European insurance software consolidation continues.
ANNA Money raises funding from Flashpoint VC
UK fintech ANNA Money has announced a new funding round backed by Flashpoint VC, positioning the business for product and growth execution amid a shifting UK tax backdrop.
Picus Capital raises EUR 150m from Carlyle AlpInvest
Berlin-based Picus Capital has secured EUR 150 million in a preferred equity funding round from Carlyle AlpInvest. The deal underscores rising investor appetite for scaled European venture platforms with durable fee income.
Verdane to acquire Stratsys in undisclosed deal
Verdane has announced the acquisition of Stratsys, a financial services software provider. Financial terms and key execution details have not been disclosed.
Barclays backs United Fintech in undisclosed funding
Barclays has made an undisclosed investment in United Fintech, adding another bank-backed funding deal in financial services software. Terms and strategic intent were not disclosed.
Barclays invests in United Fintech
Barclays has made an undisclosed investment in UK-based United Fintech. The funding adds another bank-backed vote of confidence in fintech infrastructure, with execution now hinging on commercial roll-out and integration.
J.P. Morgan Payments funds Mondu with EUR 100m
J.P. Morgan Payments has provided a EUR 100 million facility to German B2B payments platform Mondu, backing its push to scale B2B BNPL and invoice payments across Europe.
WTW buys Cushon to broaden UK DC reach
WTW has agreed to acquire UK fintech pensions provider Cushon in an undisclosed deal, strengthening its position in DC master trusts and expanding beyond LifeSight’s large-corporate focus.
GoDutch lands EUR 3.6m seed to challenge SME banking
Dutch fintech GoDutch raised EUR 3.6 million in seed funding from Luxembourg Finance House and QuantumLeap Capital, backing an AI-driven business account aimed at automating SME finance workflows.
CapRelease lands EUR 34m to fuel ecommerce capital
Partners for Growth’s EUR 34.2m bet on CapRelease underlines how data-driven revenue finance is becoming core infrastructure for the UK’s fast-scaling ecommerce and B2B marketplaces.
Mollie’s GoCardless buy reshapes EU payments landscape
Mollie’s EUR 1.05bn acquisition of GoCardless signals a decisive push toward integrated bank‑and‑card payment platforms, raising the bar for mid‑market merchants across Europe and the UK.
KKCG Backs Zilch in BNPL Scale-Up Push
KKCG and BNF Capital’s EUR 166m round into Zilch confirms that profitable, regulated BNPL scale-ups remain prime mid-market growth equity targets in European fintech.
Trustyfy Raises EUR 6.46m to Tackle Digital Trust
Estonian fintech Trustyfy secures EUR 6.46m in early funding from Tokenee Select and Sixth Society Angel Syndicate, underscoring investor appetite for digital trust and verification tools.