Yaspa receives $12M from Discerning Capital to expand in the US market.

Jul 02, 2025•7 days ago

Amount Raised

$12 Million

LondonFinanceFintech

Investors

Tech Stars VenturesMetavallonDiscerning Capital

Description

Yaspa, a London-based fintech, has secured a $12 million investment in a funding round led by Discerning Capital, aimed at its U.S. expansion. The round also saw participation from Metavallon and TechStars Ventures. Yaspa specializes in instant payment and identity services using open banking technology and AI

Company Information

Company

Yaspa

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

About

Yaspa is an award-winning fintech that connects identity and money to simplify - and accelerate - the way we pay. Founded in 2017 by a former Worldpay CTO, Yaspa uses open banking to provide instant bank payments that are faster, more secure and more cost-effective than cards, and to help regulated businesses seamlessly verify customers and their payments. Yaspa operates across the UK and Europe, is regulated by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority, and is backed by leading investors including Fin Capital, SGH Capital & Metavallon VC. Making an account-to-account payment through Yaspa couldn't be easier. Get in touch for a demo; we'd love to show you around.

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