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September 13, 2023

Swan defies fintech funding slump with €37m Lakestar-led Series B

With the fresh funding, Swan plans to double its headcount in the next two years


Amy O'Brien

3 min read

Nicolas Benady, Swan’s CEO and cofounder

French fintech Swan has defied Europe’s wider fintech funding slump, raising €37m in a Series B round led by Lakestar. 

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Amy O'Brien

Amy O'Brien is a freelance reporter covering Italian tech. She was previously Sifted's fintech reporter

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