Sunday, December 22, 2024

Canadian fintech Koho bags $63m funding at unchanged valuation

  • Funding Round: Canadian fintech Koho raises $63 million (CAD 86 million) in fresh funding.
  • Valuation Unchanged: The funding maintains the firm’s valuation at $589 million (CAD 800 million).
  • Investors: Business Development Bank of Canada, Drive Capital, and Eldridge Industries participate in the round.
  • Partnership: Koho partners with the federally regulated bank Peoples Trust to hold funds loaded onto its cards.
  • Services: Founded in 2014, Koho offers a full-service spending and savings account with a Mastercard prepaid card, insurance, and credit-building products through its app.
  • Company Mission: Koho aims to simplify personal finances, helping users “spend smart and save more” to enhance Canadians’ financial well-being.
  • Purpose of Funding: CEO Daniel Eberhard states the capital will accelerate value creation for users, allowing the company to ship faster and push harder in the current economic climate.

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