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Float secured R208m funding from Standard Bank to facilitate the rollout of its card-linked instalment platform.

PRIVATEMar 20, 2024

Amount Raised

$208 Million

Round Type

Funding Round

Financial ServicesSoftwareFinance

Investors

Standard Bank

Description

Float, a BNPL startup, has received R208m funding from Standard Bank to support the accelerated growth plans over the next four years. The funding will facilitate the rollout of its card-linked instalment platform and bolster its market position.

Quick answer

Float raised $208 Million in a Funding Round round, dated March 20, 2024. Investors: Standard Bank.

How much did Float raise?
Float raised $208 Million in a Funding Round round on March 20, 2024.
Who invested in Float?
Standard Bank is named as investors in this round.
What does Float do?
Float is transforming credit to work for shoppers, not against them.
Where is Float based and how big is it?
Fundz records about 22 employees.
Who are the decision-makers at Float?
Fundz holds 2 contacts at Float. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

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Company Information

Company

Float

About

Float is transforming credit to work for shoppers, not against them. The company enables customers to split large purchases into up to 24 interest-free monthly instalments using their existing credit card limit—without interest, fees, applications, credit checks, or additional credit. For merchants, Float drives over 134% larger orders, boosts conversions, and provides direct access to 5 million pre-approved shoppers. Its fully customisable instalment solutions give merchants unmatched control and flexibility, powered by innovative technology rooted in practical yet visionary thinking. By offering shoppers a flexible, frictionless, and financially responsible way to pay, Float is helping merchants build a new economy—where buying big means paying small.

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