FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 28 February 2025
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Monument Bank
February 2025: Top five fintech funding stories of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top funding stories from February.
Wealthtech start-up Firenze secures £160m funding line from Monument Bank
Monument Bank plans to provide access to Firenze’s Lombard lending solution to its mass-affluent clients.
Monument Bank reportedly eyeing £200m Series C ahead of 2027 Nasdaq listing
Monument is reportedly planning to use the funds to list on Nasdaq “by the end of 2027”.
Industry veteran Simon Featherstone joins Monument Technology as non-executive chair
Featherstone will play a “vital role” in “strengthening relationships with potential clients and investors”.
Demystify Podcast: Demystifying the evolution of Monument with Steve Britain
In this podcast episode, Dave and Dharm chat with Steve Britain, CEO of Monument Technology.
Banking-Platform-as-a-Service provider Monument Technology makes senior tech and sales hires
The new CTO joins from SC Ventures, while the CCO comes directly from Mambu.
What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 11 | Banking Tech Awards 25th anniversary special with Monument
In this podcast episode, we chat with Sudip Dasgupta, CTO at Monument Bank and Banking Tech Awards judge.
UK challenger Monument Bank completes £40m Series B raise, eyes more funding
Dubai Investments has acquired an additional 7.68% equity stake in the bank.
UK challenger Monument names Fiona Pollard as new chair
Pollard replaces Niall Booker, who indicated his intention to step down from the position last year.
Dubai Investments buys 9% stake in UK challenger Monument Bank
Dubai Investments says the acquisition gives it a “unique opportunity” to move into the digital banking space.
