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US fintech Octane raises $50m Series E funding led by Valar Ventures

  • Funding Round:
    • Octane, a New York-based fintech, secured a $50 million Series E funding round.
    • The round was led by existing investors, including Valar Ventures and Upper90.
  • Company Focus:
    • Founded in 2014, Octane helps individuals access financing for major recreational purchases, primarily in the powersports market.
    • The company partners with dealers of ATVs, UTVs, personal watercraft, and motorcycles, offering digital tools for instant credit decisions.
  • Expansion and Product Development:
    • The new capital will be used to expand into new markets and further develop its product offerings.
  • Past Funding and Growth:
    • The Series E round builds on the $52 million Series D raised in 2021, bringing Octane’s total equity raised to $242 million.
    • Through its in-house lender, Roadrunner Financial, Octane has originated over $4 billion in loans with over 30 OEM partners.
  • Industry Context:
    • Large late-stage investment rounds have been rare recently, but Octane joins other fintechs like AlphaSense, Scalable Capital, and Fibe in successfully closing Series E funding rounds.

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