What is Arex Markets?
AREX is an ambitious data-driven FinTech company that offers SMEs an innovative way to sell invoices. Automation allows an SME to receive cash payment from sold invoices as early as within the same day. AREX offers an easy-to-use, cost-effective service, which is integrated with accounting systems, facilitating the work of SMEs and accountants. This recent capital infusion positions Arex Markets to further enhance its automated invoice sales platform, aiming to streamline cash flow for small and medium-sized enterprises.
How much funding has Arex Markets raised?
Arex Markets has raised a total of $13.7M across 2 funding rounds:
Private Equity
$3.3M
Series A
$10.4M
Private Equity (2016): $3.3M with participation from Lifeline Ventures and LocalGlobe
Series A (2021): $10.4M led by Mosaic Ventures, LocalGlobe, Richard Laxer, and Lifeline Ventures
Key Investors in Arex Markets
Lifeline Ventures
Lifeline Ventures is a sector-agnostic early-stage investor focused on pre-seed and seed funding, aiming to support resilient founders from the inception of their entrepreneurial journey. The firm seeks to partner with ambitious teams that have the potential to become industry leaders, leveraging their global experience in building and scaling companies.
Mosaic Ventures
Mosaic Ventures is a boutique venture capital partnership that invests in AI-driven startups at the Seed and Series A stages, providing hands-on support to European entrepreneurs aiming for global scalability. With a focus on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, they back outlier founders and management teams with unique insights in the AI application layer.
LocalGlobe
LocalGlobe is a prominent early-stage venture capital firm that invests in ambitious founders building category-defining companies. They focus on providing foundational capital and strategic support to startups, particularly in the UK and Europe, helping them achieve significant growth and market leadership.
What's next for Arex Markets?
The recent Series A financing, characterized as a major strategic investment, signals Arex Markets' transition into a scaling phase. This capital will likely be deployed to expand its market reach, further develop its technology stack, and potentially explore new service offerings within the SME financing ecosystem. The company's focus on automation and integration with accounting systems suggests a strategy aimed at capturing a significant share of the invoice financing market by offering a superior, user-friendly experience.
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