Fintech start-up Xalts grants Contour Network new lease of life with announced acquisition

  • Singapore-based startup Xalts is set to acquire Contour Network, which has operated a decentralized global trade finance network connecting businesses, partners, and financiers across supply chains.
  • Contour, backed by banks like ANZ, BNP Paribas, HSBC, and Standard Chartered, had announced it would wind down operations due to insufficient funding.
  • Xalts, founded in 2022, plans to leverage Contour’s assets to accelerate digitization in trade and supply chain finance.
  • The startup aims to create embedded solutions for trade and supply chain finance and build a platform that enables businesses to access digital solutions offered by banks, fintechs, and technology partners.
Laura M
Laura M
Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

You May Also Like

NYSE Parent Invests $600M in Polymarket, Strengthening Market Position

This significant investment signals confidence in the future of predictive markets.Highlights: NYSE's parent company allocates $600M to Polymarket.Investment...

Nexi Expands SEPA Direct Debit with Danish Banks, Enhancing Payments Integration

Nexi's collaboration with Danish banks aims to strengthen payment services across Europe.Highlights: Nexi partners with several Danish banks...

Lloyds Confirms App Glitch Exposed Data of Almost Half a Million Customers

The significant data breach prompts concerns over customer privacy.Highlights: Lloyds Banking Group admits to a data breach affecting...

Mastercard Restricts Sale of Nets Payments Unit Purchased for $3.2 Billion

Mastercard looks to divest its Nets payments segment as part of strategic realignment.Highlights: Mastercard is seeking to sell...