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European challenger bank Bunq raises $228 million at $1.9 billion valuation
source link: https://fintechranking.com/2021/07/08/european-challenger-bank-bunq-raises-228-million-at-1-9-billion-valuation/
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European challenger bank Bunq raises $228 million at $1.9 billion valuation
Amsterdam-based challenger bank Bunq has been self-funded by its founder and CEO Ali Niknam for several years. But the company has decided to raise some external capital, leading to the largest Series A round for a European fintech company.
The startup is raising $228 million (€193 million) in a round led by Pollen Street Capital. Bunq founder Ali Niknam is also participating in the round — he’s investing $29.5 million (€25 million) while Pollen Street Capital is financing the rest of the round.
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