Singapore-Based Neobank Aspire Raises $100M From Lightspeed And Sequoia Sea
Feb 14, 2023•almost 3 years ago
Amount Raised
$100 Million
Investors
Lgt Capital PartnersTencentPaypalSequoia Capital SeaLightspeed
Description
Aspire, the Singapore-based neobank that wants to become the financial operating system for SMEs, has raised an oversubscribed $100 million Series C round. Investors included Lightspeed and Sequoia Capital SEA, along with Paypal, Tencent, LGT Capital Partners and returning investors.
Funding Insights
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