Focalpay: Raises 15m SEK in Funding for its Payment-Integrated Commerce Platform

Focalpay: Raises 15m SEK in Funding for its Payment-Integrated Commerce Platform

  • Focalpay, a Stockholm-based commerce platform, has secured 15M SEK in investment from Icelandic investor SKEL
  • The platform merges payment and retail functionalities, breaking down the boundaries between payment, and checkout
  • Merchants using its can enjoy lower transaction fees, reduced emissions, and access to the latest innovations
  • The investment will be used to continue developing its commerce platform with new features
  • It has already rolled out its platform to multiple clients in Scandinavia and intends to enter the European market in Q4 of 2023
  • The company has 30 customers ranging from one of Sweden’s largest retailers to multiple independent groceries
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.

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