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Groww
Founded in 2016
CEO: Lalit Keshre
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N26
Founded in 2013
CEO: Valentin Stalf
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German challenger bank N26 is one of the most highly valued in continental Europe. At a valuation of US $ 9bn, N26 raised € 775m( US $ 852.4m) in Series E funding in 2021, with lead investment coming from Coatue and Third Point Ventures. The fintech’ s app-based banking system enables users to open an account within minutes and manage their finances in a secure and user-friendly way. N26’ s features include instant transactions, no foreign currency fees and budgeting tools that help customers track their spending. The company has over seven million customers worldwide and a presence in 25 markets. The neobank offers free current accounts and debit cards, as well as investment products and premium accounts available for a monthly fee.
Another fintech hailing from India, Groww is an investment app targeted to millennials, offering stockbroking options and direct mutual funds. With over 40 million customers worldwide and a growing team of over 1,000 members, the company favours a customer-centric approach, with easy-to-use front-end services. The fintech says its mission is to democratise access to financial services for Indians, leveraging first-principle thinking and technology to solve problems at scale. Since its founding, the fintech has raised US $ 393.3m in total funding across six rounds. Its last bout of investment came in October 2021, when it generated US $ 251m in a Series E round led by ICONIQ Growth.
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