Marcel van Oost

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Flex, a FinTech startup focused on business owners navigating both personal and corporate finances, has secured $25 million in equity funding, led by Titanium Ventures, at a $250 million valuation. Flex also closed a $200 million credit facility, reinforcing its push into the B2B payments space. The

Hey FinTech Fanatic! It’s been a few weeks since I landed in the US—why leave my hometown? Because FinTech, of course. (Don’t worry, I’ll be back soon!) Next Monday is just around the corner, which means FinTech Meetup is almost here. It’s shaping up to

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Revolut didn’t throw in the towel—it’s making another run at the Canadian market with a completely new strategy. The company is actively seeking a CEO to lead Revolut Canada interested in building something “from the ground up”, signaling a potential return after shutting down

Hey FinTech Fanatic! The FinTech rebound continues, and Ramp is the latest name to capture the momentum. The corporate payments startup has nearly doubled its valuation to $13 billion, up from $7.65 billion last April, as investors bet on its expanding role in business financial management. The rise comes

Hi FinTech Fanatic! Another exciting week kicks off in the US! Today I'm heading from Austin, Texas, to my favorite city in the world (after my hometown Amsterdam, of course 😉)—New York City. I'm halfway through a five-week US tour and loving every bit of reconnecting

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Stripe and Revolut are back in the spotlight, with valuations soaring and investor sentiment shifting. After a period of FinTech skepticism, recent moves suggest the tide is turning for these FinTech players. With IPO rumors swirling, the latest developments at both companies are adding fuel to the