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What we’ll cover today:

💰 Flow48 raises $69M — Is revenue-based financing the future?

🚀 365 Finance lands $150M — Traditional lending is under pressure!

🎟️ Upcoming fintech events — Where the big deals and trends will unfold.

Flow48, a UAE-based fintech start-up that helps businesses get quick cash through revenue-based financing, just raised $69M in a mix of debt and equity funding. Investors are betting big on its growth.

🚨 Breaking News: Flow48 secured $69M to fuel its expansion, helping SMEs access capital faster. The fintech firm is eyeing bigger markets with this boost.

Wire Simplified:

  • Flow48 provides revenue-based financing to businesses, meaning companies get money upfront based on their future earnings.

  • The $69M funding includes both debt and equity, giving the start-up a strong financial runway.

  • Investors see big potential in Flow48’s model, making capital accessible without traditional loan headaches.

  • The UAE fintech scene is heating up, with Flow48 positioning itself as a leader in SME financing.

  • More funding could mean expansion beyond the UAE soon!

✔️ Straight to the Point:
Flow48’s fresh $69M will help businesses get funding faster, shaking up the traditional lending space in the UAE and beyond.

🎤 Do you think fintech startups like Flow48 are the future of business financing?

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UK-based SME lender 365 Finance just secured a massive $150M debt facility from Pollen Street Capital to help more businesses get the funding they need.

🚨 Breaking News: 365 Finance has locked in $150M in fresh funding to support small businesses, making financing more accessible and scalable across the UK.

Wire Simplified:

  • 365 Finance provides loans to small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) to help them grow.

  • Pollen Street Capital is backing them with $150M in debt financing.

  • The fresh funds will allow 365 Finance to serve more businesses with easier loan approvals.

  • SME lending is a hot sector, with many players fighting to offer better and faster financing options.

  • More cash for 365 Finance means more opportunities for small businesses to scale.

✔️ Straight to the Point:
365 Finance’s $150M boost will power small business growth, as lenders race to offer faster, hassle-free funding solutions.

🎤 Do you think alternative SME lenders like 365 Finance can outpace traditional banks?

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Fintech Talents North America is the ultimate FinTech event for credit unions, community banks, financial institutions, and FinTechs from across North America. The event offers networking opportunities, workshops, and discussions on the latest trends in FinTech.
Date: September 2–3, 2025 | Location: New York, NY, USA

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