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.