KAST raises $80M in Series A funding led by QED Investors and Left Lane Capital to expand across Latin America, North America, and the Middle East.
Amount Raised
$80 Million
Round Type
Series A
Investors
Description
KAST, a NYC-based provider of a global financial platform, raised $80M in Series A funding. The round was led by QED Investors and Left Lane Capital with participation from Peak XV Partners, HSG, and DST Global Partners. The company intends to use the funds to expand into new regions and enhance its product development. Founded in July 2024, KAST now serves over one million users globally.
Quick answer
KAST raised $80 Million in a Series A round, dated March 9, 2026. Investors: Hong Shan, DST Global Partners, Peak XV Partners, QED Investors and Left Lane Capital.
- How much did KAST raise?
- KAST raised $80 Million in a Series A round on March 9, 2026.
- Who invested in KAST?
- Hong Shan, DST Global Partners, Peak XV Partners, QED Investors and Left Lane Capital are named as investors in this round.
- What does KAST do?
- KAST is a financial-technology platform focused on stablecoins to provide a neobank-style experience.
- Where is KAST based and how big is it?
- Fundz records about 25 employees.
- Who are the decision-makers at KAST?
- Fundz holds 1 contact at KAST. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
Who else raised in Financial Services and Finance around the same time
Companies in the same sectors as KAST that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.
- Slash raised $100M (Series C) on April 17, 2026.
- Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp raised $179M (Post-IPO Equity) on March 2, 2026.
- Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp raised $2.1M (Post-IPO Equity) on February 26, 2026.
- T3 Defense raised $20M (Post-IPO Equity) on February 25, 2026.
- Valley National Bancorp raised $50M (Debt Financing) on February 20, 2026.
- Mysa raised $3.4M (Seed) on January 27, 2026.
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