Saturday, September 21, 2024
23.2 C
New York

Lydia: Extends Series B by a further $86 million

  • French mobile payments startup Lydia has extended its Series B funding round, raising an additional $86 million led by Accel
  • Total Series B funding now stands at €131 million, making it the largest round ever raised by a French fintech
  • Previous investors include the likes of Chinese e-commerce giant Tencent, Open CNP and New Alpha
  • Recently, the company has diversified, enabling users to get accounts, payment cards, loans, insurance, and gift cards
  • Lydia CEO Cyril Chiche says the firm will use the cash to expand its geographic footprint
  • This investment will not only enable to respond to customers’ needs faster and move into new markets

Hot this week

Banking as a Service: Meaning, Examples, Benefits and Future

The push for open banking has led to a...

What is Fintech?

Fintech: A term used to refer to innovations in...

Best fintech blogs and websites

Fintech (financial technology) has been an interesting part of...

How to buy shares online

Buying shares online in India has come a long...

Is it worth investing in life insurance over 60?

Is it worth investing in life insurance over 60? As...
Exit mobile version