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Klarna CEO: We have more customers than Revolut
20VC with Harry Stebbings· 2026-02-17 05:00
Cloner has 110 million customers worldwide. Revolute now has 65, right. So I'm twice the size in number of customers, but the engagement that I have is not as high yet as it is with Revolute.People may use us less frequently and for other things, right. So what I'm doing right now, what we're doing at CLA is moving from being kind of your infrequent payments solution to being your high engagement banking provider, right. And that transition is going extremely well. It's going extremely well and it's acceler ...
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Sei· 2026-02-16 23:11
RT Sei (@SeiNetwork)Stablecoin access was locked inside crypto exchanges for a decade.Now it's inside PayPal, Nubank, Revolut — 127M customers here, 65M there, 500K businesses, 160 countries.The distribution problem is largely solved. Settlement is next. https://t.co/vlwTnE8NbJ ...
Klarna CEO: SaaS is Dead: Why Systems of Record Will Die in an Agentic World
20VC with Harry Stebbings· 2026-02-16 15:01
Sebastian Siemiatkowski is the co-founder and CEO of Klarna, the global digital bank with over 114 million global active users and 3.4 million transactions per day. Seb is one of the leading public company CEOs pushing the boundaries of AI. ----------------------------------------------- Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:16 The real Threat to SaaS 05:58 What revenue multiple will software companies trade at in the future? 10:31 Why you need to build your own customer service AI to win 22:12 Klarna has two times th ...
FT Partners:2025年度金融科技年鉴报告(英文版)
Sou Hu Cai Jing· 2026-02-15 04:24
Core Insights - The FT Partners 2025 FinTech Almanac indicates a significant recovery in the global fintech sector, with total transaction volume reaching $334 billion, a 39% year-over-year increase, and the number of transactions totaling 5,443 [1][11][21]. FinTech Financing - Private financing volume reached $70 billion, marking a 33% increase, although the number of transactions decreased as capital concentrated on later-stage projects, with an average round size rising to $22 million [2][15][27]. - Early-stage funding (seed and Series A) saw only a 3% increase, with a 24% drop in deal count, indicating a shift towards larger funding rounds [16][32]. - The sectors of Wealth & Capital Markets Tech, Crypto & Blockchain, and InsurTech experienced over 50% year-over-year funding growth [18][19]. Investor Activity - Coinbase Ventures emerged as the most active strategic investor, with strategic investor participation across all fintech funding rounds remaining steady at 38%, while the Crypto & Blockchain sector saw a participation rate of 57% [3][17]. - The average time between Series A and B funding rounds remained at 28 months, reflecting a longer evaluation period for investors [3][15]. FinTech M&A - M&A activity reached a record high with a total volume of $251 billion, driven by 1,737 transactions, including 59 deals exceeding $1 billion, nearly matching the record set in 2021 [1][12][13]. - For the first time, scaled fintech companies conducted more acquisitions than traditional banks and tech firms, highlighting a trend towards industry consolidation [12][13]. - Cross-border M&A activity accounted for 40% of all strategic deals, emphasizing geographic expansion as a key strategy [13]. FinTech IPOs - The IPO market saw a resurgence with 26 fintech IPOs raising $13 billion, a 194% increase in proceeds compared to the previous year [2][19][29]. - Notable IPOs included Klarna and Circle, although stock performance varied significantly among different companies [19][29]. Regional Insights - The Middle East experienced a doubling of fintech funding to $2.8 billion, while the USA saw a 73% increase, contrasting with declines in Europe and Africa [19][21].
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Bloomberg· 2026-02-13 11:59
Apollo is in early talks to partner with Revolut and offer its funds to retail customers in Europe https://t.co/PsbTTC36tG ...
英国金融科技投资2025年大幅下滑21%
Sou Hu Cai Jing· 2026-02-13 11:53
Group 1 - The core point of the article highlights a 21% decline in UK fintech investment in 2025, despite growth in global and EMEA fintech investments [2][5] - In 2025, UK fintech companies received $10.97 billion (£8 billion), down from $13.35 billion the previous year, marking the lowest level since the COVID-19 pandemic [2] - The EMEA region saw over $29 billion invested in fintech companies in 2025, an increase from approximately $26.5 billion in 2024 [2] Group 2 - The UK remains a major capital recipient in the EMEA region, accounting for about one-third of total investments, despite the decline [2][6] - Revolut, a UK-based bank, secured $3 billion in investment, the largest single investment in Europe for the year [2] - The report from KPMG attributes the decline in UK fintech investment to geopolitical tensions, investor scrutiny, and a high-interest rate environment [2][5] Group 3 - Global fintech investment reached $116 billion in 2025, up from $95 billion in 2024, indicating a positive trend despite ongoing macroeconomic and geopolitical risks [3] - The combination of a stronger exit market, clearer regulatory environment, and accelerated innovation is seen as a constructive foundation for sustained investment and long-term value creation [3] Group 4 - AI adoption in the financial services sector in the UK is widespread, with all but 1% of companies utilizing AI technology [4][7] - AI is described as the "connecting organization" in the financial industry, driving advancements in real-time fraud detection, personalized product recommendations, and dynamic customer engagement [4] - Institutions are now focusing on where AI can provide tangible value and how to deploy it responsibly, rather than debating its adoption [4]
Forward Industries(FORD) - 2026 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-12 23:02
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue in Q1 fiscal 2026 increased more than four times to $21.4 million compared to $4.6 million in Q1 fiscal 2025 [16] - Gross margin increased significantly to 78.6% in Q1 fiscal 2026 from 24.5% in Q1 fiscal 2025, primarily driven by staking revenue from the Solana treasury strategy [16] - Net loss for Q1 fiscal 2026 was approximately $585.6 million, compared to a net loss of $0.7 million in Q1 fiscal 2025, largely due to a decline in the fair value of SOL holdings [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Forward held approximately 6,962,501 Solana as of December 31, 2025, with over 99% staked, generating a staking yield between 6.5% and 7.2% [13] - Fully diluted SOL per share increased from 0.0604 at the end of September 2025 to 0.0624 at the end of December 2025, representing a growth of roughly 13% in the fiscal first quarter [14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Solana continues to lead in key metrics such as decentralized exchange trading volumes, active users, and developer engagement, demonstrating resilience and performance [6][7] - Institutional engagement has expanded significantly, with major financial institutions and payment platforms integrating with Solana [7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to build a permanent capital vehicle that participates directly in the growth of the Solana ecosystem, evolving beyond a treasury into an active value-generating business [5] - Forward Industries is focused on compounding SOL per share by engaging directly in economic activities on-chain rather than relying solely on passive exposure [6] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledges the volatility in the market but emphasizes that Solana is now being evaluated based on actual performance rather than theoretical scalability [6] - The company believes the opportunity in front of Solana is increasingly clear, with a focus on long-term growth and responsible risk management [5][6] Other Important Information - Forward became one of the first public companies to have its SEC-registered shares live on a public blockchain, enhancing its operational capabilities [8] - The company launched fwdSOL, a proprietary liquid staking token, representing approximately 25% of its SOL holdings, allowing for efficient deployment of staked SOL [9] Q&A Session Summary Question: How does the company view recent token price volatility? - Management noted that SOL is down approximately 70% from its all-time high, which is typical in the crypto market, and emphasized maintaining a clean balance sheet [19][20] Question: What is the company's approach to potential M&A? - The company is looking for accretive acquisitions and is well-positioned to capitalize on opportunities due to its lack of institutional debt [23][24] Question: How should shareholders view SOL per share as a performance metric? - SOL per share growth is considered the North Star KPI, with a target to consistently generate returns greater than the staking yield [24] Question: What is the expected trend for staking yields as Solana network usage grows? - Management clarified that increased validator participation does not impact yields for stakers, and they expect yields to increase with network activity [43][44] Question: Can you clarify the nature of related party G&A expenses? - Related party expenses are associated with the launch of the digital asset treasury strategy and are expected to decrease in the coming months [50]
Forward Industries(FORD) - 2026 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-12 23:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue in Q1 2026 increased more than four times to $21.4 million, compared to $4.6 million in Q1 2025 [16] - Gross margin increased significantly to 78.6% in Q1 2026, compared to 24.5% in Q1 2025 [16] - Net loss for Q1 2026 was approximately $585.6 million, compared to a net loss of $0.7 million in Q1 2025, primarily due to a loss on digital assets [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Forward held approximately 6,962,501 Solana, with more than 99% staked, generating a staking yield between approximately 6.5% and 7.2% [12] - Fully diluted SOL per share increased from 0.0604 at the end of September 2025 to 0.0624 at the end of December 2025, representing a growth of roughly 13% [13][14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Solana continues to lead across key metrics, including decentralized exchange trading volumes, active users, and developer engagement [6] - Institutional engagement has expanded significantly, with major asset managers like WisdomTree launching tokenized funds on Solana [7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to build a permanent capital vehicle that participates directly in the growth of the Solana ecosystem, evolving beyond a treasury into an active value-generating business [5] - Forward Industries is focused on compounding SOL per share by participating directly in economic activities occurring on-chain [6] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledges the volatility in the market but emphasizes the importance of Solana's current performance and real-world applications [6] - The company believes that the opportunity in front of Solana is increasingly clear, with a focus on long-term growth [5] Other Important Information - Forward became one of the first public companies to have its SEC-registered shares live on a public blockchain, with FWDI now issued on Solana [8] - The company launched fwdSOL, a proprietary liquid staking token, representing approximately 25% of its SOL holdings [9] Q&A Session Summary Question: Thoughts on recent token price volatility - Management noted that SOL is down approximately 70% from its all-time high, which is typical in the crypto market, and emphasized maintaining a clean balance sheet [19][20] Question: Potential M&A framework - The company is looking for accretive businesses in both DAT and non-DAT M&A, with a focus on product market fit and scalable unit economics [23] Question: Importance of SOL per share as a KPI - SOL per share growth is considered the North Star KPI, with a target to consistently generate returns greater than the staking yield [24] Question: Capital allocation strategy in different market conditions - The company plans to be adaptive, focusing on balance sheet quality and potential M&A opportunities when trading at discounts [40][41] Question: Staking yields and network usage growth - Management clarified that increased validator participation does not impact staking yields, and they expect yields to increase as network activity grows [44][46] Question: Related party G&A expenses - Related party expenses are associated with the launch of the digital asset treasury strategy and are expected to decrease in the coming months [50]
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Johnny· 2026-02-12 21:25
RT TraderSZ (@trader1sz). @Revolut @revolutsupport employees have tried to extort me for moneyThey matched my name and I’mDoxxed to my acc which I made years backThey contacted my sister and told them show to your brother to pay upThey have blocked meWill post emails from Revolut dpo legal team admitting it’s their employee doing thisPlease rt ...