What is Fidel API?
Fidel API operates as a critical global financial infrastructure platform, providing developers with the tools necessary to build programmable experiences directly connected to real-time payment events. By enabling seamless integration with card networks, the platform empowers businesses to innovate across diverse sectors, including digital receipts, customer attribution, loyalty programs, and personal financial management. Since its inception in 2018, the London-headquartered firm has expanded its footprint to include offices in Lisbon and New York, establishing itself as a foundational layer for the next generation of embedded finance applications. Its market position is characterized by a commitment to developer experience and the simplification of complex payment data streams.
How much funding has Fidel API raised?
Fidel API has raised a total of $83M across 2 funding rounds:
Series A
$18M
Series B
$65M
Series A (2019): $18M with participation from Taavet Hinrikus, RBC Ventures Inc., Commerce VC, QED Investors, Cris Conde, 500.com, Elefund, Nyca Partners, and Horizons Ventures
Series B (2022): $65M led by Nyca Partners and Bain Capital Ventures
Key Investors in Fidel API
Nyca Partners
Nyca Partners is a fintech venture capital firm that specializes in seed to Series B investments across payments, infrastructure, capital markets, and embedded finance.
QED Investors
QED Investors is a global leading boutique venture capital firm focused on investing in early stage, disruptive financial services companies in the U.S., U.K., Latin America and Southeast Asia.
Bain Capital Ventures
Bain Capital Ventures LLC is the venture capital division within Bain Capital, managing significant committed capital with a focus on early-stage investments in transformative technology companies.
What's next for Fidel API?
Looking ahead, Fidel API is well-positioned to capitalize on the accelerating demand for embedded finance solutions. With the capital secured through its recent funding rounds, the company is expected to prioritize the expansion of its global network and the deepening of its product suite. Strategic focus will likely remain on enhancing the interoperability of its API, allowing for broader adoption among enterprise-level clients seeking to modernize their financial service offerings. As the fintech ecosystem continues to mature, Fidel API's role as a connective tissue for real-time payment data will be pivotal in driving the next wave of digital transformation in retail and banking sectors.
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