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UK challenger Monzo reportedly in talks to sell £300m stake at £3.5bn valuation

  • British challenger bank Monzo aims to raise £300 million in fresh funds through a share sale.
  • In discussions with blue-chip investment funds to value the firm at over £3.5 billion.
  • This move could make Monzo the highest-valued digital bank in the UK.
  • The fundraise is rumored to precede a potential future initial public offering (IPO). Previously considered a merger with Nordic neobank Lunar but Lunar CEO denies any merger intention.
  • Fundraising talks are ongoing with details and investors expected to be finalized by year-end. Monzo, headquartered in London, founded in 2015, serving over 8.5 million customers. Recently appointed Conor Walsh as the new US CEO to expand into the US market.
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Laura M
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Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

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