What is Fidel API?
Fidel API operates as a critical financial infrastructure platform, providing developers with the tools necessary to build programmable experiences directly connected to real-time payment events. Since its inception in 2018, the London-headquartered firm has expanded its footprint to include offices in Lisbon and New York, supporting a global workforce. The platform enables a diverse array of enterprise solutions, including customer attribution, loyalty and rewards programs, digital receipts, and sophisticated expense management systems. By abstracting the complexity of card networks, Fidel API empowers businesses to create seamless, data-driven financial interactions that were previously inaccessible to most developers.
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 Elefund, Taavet Hinrikus, Commerce VC, Horizons Ventures, RBC Ventures Inc., Nyca Partners, 500.com, Cris Conde, and QED Investors
Series B (2022): $65M led by Nyca Partners and Bain Capital Ventures
Key Investors in Fidel API
Nyca Partners
A fintech venture capital firm specializing in seed to Series B investments across payments, infrastructure, and embedded finance, providing both capital and deep industry expertise.
QED Investors
A global boutique venture capital firm focused on early-stage, disruptive financial services companies, leveraging decades of operational experience to drive breakthrough growth.
Horizons Ventures
A venture firm with over 20 years of experience helping entrepreneurs turn visionary startups into successful, pragmatic companies through active involvement and equity financing.
What's next for Fidel API?
With the recent influx of capital, Fidel API is well-positioned to deepen its market penetration and enhance its suite of developer-centric tools. The strategic focus will likely center on expanding its reach within the embedded finance ecosystem, where the demand for real-time payment data is surging. As the company scales, it is expected to prioritize the development of new API endpoints and regional integrations, further cementing its role as the connective tissue for modern financial services. The continued support from specialized fintech investors suggests a long-term commitment to maintaining the platform's technical edge and market leadership in the programmable payments sector.
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