US fintech start-up SellersFi secures new credit facility of up to $300m

  • SellersFi, a New York-based fintech start-up, secures a new credit facility of $135 million, expandable to $300 million.
  • Citi and Fasanara Capital are the backers, with Citi providing senior capital and Fasanara contributing mezzanine capital.
  • Founded in 2017 as SellersFunding, SellersFi utilizes AI-driven credit scoring models to provide financial solutions to e-commerce merchants.
  • In 2021, the start-up raised $166.5 million in a Series A funding round, combining equity and debt.
  • Ricardo Pero, SellersFi’s co-founder and CEO, emphasizes the significance of the new facility in supporting growth and meeting financing needs in the current macro environment.
  • MUFG Innovation Partners (MUIP) recently invested in SellersFi, and the funds will be used to enhance product offerings, expand the portfolio, and improve technological infrastructure.
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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