
The funding illustrates the rapid shift of capital toward enterprise‑focused fintech solutions, positioning Sokin to capture growth in under‑served global markets. It signals that investors view B2B payments infrastructure as a high‑margin, scalable opportunity.
Sokin’s latest $50 million round underscores the accelerating momentum behind business‑focused fintech platforms. Led by US‑based Prysm Capital and backed by Watershed Ventures, the financing lifts the London‑headquartered payments provider to a $300 million post‑money valuation. The infusion follows a $31 million equity raise last year and a $15 million debt facility from BlackRock, illustrating the company’s ability to attract both venture and credit capital. As CFO‑centric solutions gain traction, Sokin’s global‑payments infrastructure positions it to capture a larger slice of cross‑border trade.
The broader B2B fintech landscape has outpaced consumer‑oriented rivals, with $17 billion raised since January 2024—more than twice the $7.8 billion funneled into consumer startups. This shift reflects investors’ preference for revenue‑generating, enterprise‑grade products that embed into corporate finance stacks, reducing reliance on volatile consumer adoption cycles. Recent peers such as Navro ($41 million) and Flatpay (€145 million unicorn) reinforce the depth of capital flowing into payments, banking‑as‑a‑service, and accounts‑payable automation. Prysm’s participation signals confidence that Sokin can scale its platform alongside this capital‑rich environment.
With the new capital, Sokin plans to secure regional licences and forge partnerships across Asia, the Middle East, and South America, targeting markets where cross‑border invoicing remains fragmented. The company also intends to broaden its accounts‑payable and receivable capabilities, moving beyond simple transaction processing toward end‑to‑end working‑capital solutions. If executed, these moves could accelerate Sokin’s path to a dominant position in the global business‑payments ecosystem, prompting larger incumbents to reassess their own B2B fintech strategies.
London‑based business payments platform Sokin announced a $50 million funding round led by US‑based Prysm Capital, with participation from Watershed Ventures, Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital, Aurum Partners and individual investors Gary Marino and Mark Britto. The round values Sokin at $300 million and will fund regional licensing and product expansion across Asia, the Middle East and South America.
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