Latitude, a fintech startup founded by former Stripe and Uber employees, has secured $35 million in Series A funding to facilitate the use of stablecoins for local payments. The company aims to bridge the gap between cross-border stablecoin transfers and local payout methods like bank accounts and mobile wallets, particularly for users in emerging markets. The funding, led by Oak HC/FT, will be used to expand the company's team and pursue global regulatory licenses. AI
IMPACT Facilitates broader adoption of stablecoins by simplifying conversion to local payment methods.
RANK_REASON Significant funding round for a fintech startup with notable founders. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]
- Africa
- Brian Wrightson
- Coinbase
- Cyril Mathew
- Fortune
- Latin America
- Latitude
- Lightspeed Faction
- Meta*
- NEA
- Oak HC/FT
- OpenFX
- Southeast Asia
- Stripe
- Texas
- Uber
- Vivek Morzaria
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