🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that Leanpay has successfully closed a Series B funding round, securing a significant investment of €10 million! This funding round was led by BlackPeak Capital and Catalyst Romania Fund II, who were joined by South Central Ventures and LEAD VENTURES, which also participated in previous rounds. 🏆 In the words of Leanpay co-founder & CEO Misa Zivic: "This investment is a testament to our team's hard work and commitment to delivering a superior user experience. It will enable us to solidify our market leadership in Slovenia, scale our operations in Romania and Hungary, continue to roll out innovative services, and attract top talent to our growing team to become the digital consumer lending champion in the Central & Eastern European region." 💪 #Leanpay, which started in Slovenia, is now making waves in Romania and Hungary, boasting 120,000 satisfied customers and over €200 million in issued consumer loans. Our platform’s growth has been remarkable, with revenue increasing 2.5 times last year and a fourfold growth since our Series A round. 🙌 A big thank you to our investors, merchant partners, and loyal users! #BNPL #investment #startup #finance #partners
🌟 BlackPeak Leads Investment Round in Slovenian Company Leanpay 🌟 🚀 We are excited to announce that BlackPeak Capital has led a €10M Series B funding round in Leanpay, Slovenia's leading Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) and point of sale lending platform. This investment, done together with Catalyst Romania, marks a significant step in Leanpay's journey towards becoming a digital consumer lending champion in Central and Eastern Europe. 📈Leanpay has over 120,000 satisfied users and 1,500 merchant partners, making it a frontrunner in the BNPL sector in Slovenia, Romania, and Hungary. This funding will enable Leanpay to scale operations, introduce innovative services, and attract top talent to solidify its market position. 🔓Our Managing Partner, Niklas Pichler, will join Leanpay's board to help steer the company towards achieving its growth objectives. “The shift in consumer behavior towards flexible payment methods like BNPL is increasingly influencing daily life for all generations as well as reshaping the e-commerce landscape, being pivotal for both businesses and customers alike. We are excited to partner with Leanpay, a Slovenian leader in responsible lending and a pioneer in the 3rd generation BNPL solutions in our region operating an asset-light model”, said Niklas Pichler. “Covering an interesting niche within the BNPL space, we are confident that the Company, with our support, will achieve its full potential and make a significant impact on the market.” 💪The funding provided to a Slovenia-based company by investors from Bulgaria and Romania underscores the increasing unity of Southeast Europe. Together, we strive to enhance regional competitiveness, bolster the digital economy, and promote collaboration and innovation across the region. ✨We look forward to supporting Leanpay in its mission to provide exceptional digital lending experiences and to expand its reach across the region! 🙏We wish to thank our advisors who helped us with the deal: Schoenherr Attorneys at Law, TPA Group, CODE932, ERM (Romania), Geoffrey Nicholson Marius Ghenea, Antonela Dragomir, CFA, Tilen Zugwitz, Misa Zivic, Janko Medja, Petya Revalska, Niklas Pichler #BlackPeakCapital #Investment #BNPL #Growth #Innovation