Monese and coreless banking subsidiary XYB secure fresh funding ahead of separation

  • Funding Secured: Monese and its Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) subsidiary XYB have secured fresh funding.
  • Amount and Investors: The exact amount raised and the identity of investors have not been disclosed. XYB specifically raised capital from both existing and new investors.
  • Financial Situation: Monese had announced a £30.5 million loss for 2022 at the beginning of the year, indicating a need for new funding.
  • Planned Division: The company confirmed its intention to split from XYB late last month. The split does not yet have a definitive timeline.
  • Separate Businesses: Post-separation, Monese and XYB will operate as two separate companies but will continue to collaborate on strategic partnerships.
  • Leadership: Monese will continue to be led by its existing CEO, Norris Koppel, while XYB will have a new CEO, with the appointment expected to be announced shortly.
  • Growth Potential: The separation is expected to unleash the growth and potential of both Monese and XYB, ensuring that each business has the focus needed to thrive.
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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