Shift4's global expansion accelerates with strategic FinTech M&As 😤💸; Klarna expands European presence through eBay partnership 🤝🛍️; Stablecoin-backed neobank KAST aims to redefine FinTech 😳🏦

FinTech is Eating the World, 13 December

Hey Everyone,

TGIF! Another 5 days of FinTech are almost over, and we’re finishing the week with a bang 😤 Today we’re looking at Shift4 whose global expansion accelerates with strategic FinTech M&As (what all these moves tell us & what’s next + bonus deep dive into Shift4’s latest financials and some priceless M&A templates that will save you money), Klarna which just expanded its European presence through eBay partnership (why it matters & what’s next + bonus deep dive into Klarna & co), and stablecoin-backed neobank KAST that aims to redefine global payments and cross-border banking (what’s their USP & why it’s interesting + bonus dives into stablecoins and why you cannot afford to ignore them). So let’s just jump straight into the fascinating stuff 🌶️

Shift4's global expansion accelerates with strategic FinTech acquisitions 😤💸

Following the money 💸 In a series of strategic moves to expand its global presence, Pennsylvania-based payment processing giant Shift4 FOUR 0.00%↑ has recently completed multiple acquisitions across international markets.

The company has acquired Eigen Payments in Canada, Card Industry Professionals (CIP) in the UK, and several other payment technology firms, demonstrating an aggressive expansion strategy in the FinTech sector.

Let’s take a look at this and see why it matters.