Top 10 FinTech Capital Raises in the U.S. – February 16th – 28th, 2025

Several interesting transactions closed in the FinTech sector over the past two weeks. If you would like more info on these deals or would like to discuss the capital raising market for your company, please contact me.

PE Growth/Expansion

    1. KEV Group, developer of a web-based cash management software designed to meet the financial needs of K-12 public schools, received development capital from Rothschild & Co Asset Management Europe.

Merger/Acquisition and Corporate

    1. Life Transitions By Dr. Amy, provider of financial advisory services intended to bridge the gap between life and money, was acquired by The Southwestern Company.
    2. Necto, operator of a secure API aggregator platform intended to revolutionize global treasury operations, was acquired by Embat.
    3. Hardbacon, developer of a financial platform intended to facilitate financial decision-making, was acquired by Plutera Capital.

Later Stage VC

    1. Gracie Point, provider of specialty financing services intended to finance the payment of life insurance premiums, raised venture funding in a deal led by Searchlight Capital Partners and Hudson Structured Capital Management.
    2. Rain, developer of a financial platform designed to offer flexible access to earned wages, raised $19.88 million of venture funding.

Early Stage VC 

    1. Capi Money, developer of a digital payment platform intended for businesses to make and receive international payments, raised EUR 17.2 million of Series A-1 venture funding in a deal led by Creandum.
    2. Lorien Finance, operator of a cross-border fintech platform intended to provide affordable student loans and retail banking to Indian students pursuing education in the US, raised $2.25 million of venture funding in a deal led by FlatironX.

Angel, Seed, and Grant

    1. Arcasa, operator of a fintech company intended to bring affordability, sustainability, and financial innovation to every step of homeownership, raised $1 million of seed funding.
    2. Ethos AI, developer of a model trust management platform designed to offer financial services, raised $6 million of seed funding in a deal led by Canapi Ventures.

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Rashidah Billups

Managing Director

Seasoned financial professional with over 20 years of experience in technology, investment banking, commercial banking, credit, and asset management. Diverse background and executive presence with unique perspectives. Managed relationships at Bank of America Merrill Lynch as an AVP and served as NJ State Co-Chair for the company's Corporate Philanthropic networks. Developed investment client relationships at Morgan Stanley and founded an independent financial advisory firm. CFO at RMCG, a leading firm in tokenization of real-world assets on-chain and played a pivotal role in raising capital for multi-million-dollar projects in real estate and technology, launching the FraXion Token and FraXion Marketplace. Bachelor of Science in Finance from William Paterson University, studied Intellectual Property Law at Cambridge University, and holds technology certifications in network cabling and fiber optics. FINRA Series 7 and 66 licensed.

Rashidah Billups

Rashidah Billups

Managing Director

Rashidah Billups

Managing Director

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