Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 11
Satispay Seeks €120 Million for New Products and Acquisitions
Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 11

Satispay Seeks €120 Million for New Products and Acquisitions

2 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 11

Summary

  • Satispay is preparing a funding round of up to €120 million, with existing investors set to vote on the plan on June 29.
  • About half the money has already been committed by backers including Addition, Lightrock and Greyhound Capital, according to people familiar with the matter.
  • The Italian fintech plans to use the proceeds to expand into new financial products, while keeping extra capacity for potential acquisitions.
  • The round would give the privately held unicorn fresh capital for both organic growth and dealmaking as it broadens beyond its current business.

Insights

As Satispay builds its 'Super App', can its low-fee model survive the move into complex financial services like insurance and investments?
With its aggressive expansion, is Satispay becoming the biggest threat that traditional European banks have yet to face?