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March 21, 2023

Sequoia-backed fintech Two raises €18m Series A

The payment provider is set to take on the $120tn market of B2B commerce


Mimi Billing

4 min read

Andreas Mjelde

Norwegian B2B buy now, pay later (BNPL) startup Two is today announcing an €18m Series A led by US-based VC Shine Capital and company builder Antler, with participation from the likes of US heavyweight VC Sequoia Capital, Day One Ventures and LocalGlobe, among others.

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Mimi Billing

Mimi Billing is Sifted's Europe editor, based in Stockholm. She covers the Nordics and can be found on X and LinkedIn

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