KPay Secures Landmark USD55 Million Series A Investment Led by Apis Partners

Deal News | Dec 03, 2024 | Apis Partners LLP

KPay Group, a prominent financial management and business operations platform, has secured a landmark Series A funding round amounting to USD 55 million, marking it as the largest Series A in the payments sector globally for 2024. The investment was spearheaded by Apis Growth Markets Fund III and Apis Global Growth Fund III, both managed by Apis Partners LLP, a UK-based private equity firm with a focus on ESG and impact investments. This significant financial injection signals strong investor confidence in KPay's market leadership and ambitious growth plans, allowing the company to expand its operations across emerging Asian markets and support up to one million merchants over the next five years. Despite Asian fintech investments being at a low, KPay's funding success underscores its strategic potential and market execution. The funds will support organic growth, strategic mergers and acquisitions, and enhanced product innovation. Over its short operating period, KPay has achieved impressive financial performance with a 166% revenue CAGR, serving over 45,000 merchants currently and aiming to extend its reach with its open-architecture ecosystem.

Sectors

  • Financial Technology (FinTech)
  • Private Equity and Venture Capital
  • Payments and Transactions

Geography

  • Asia – KPay is focused on expanding its operations across Asia, including countries such as Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Thailand.
  • United Kingdom – Apis Partners LLP, the private equity firm leading the investment, is based in the UK, highlighting the global reach and interest in Asian fintech markets.

Industry

  • Financial Technology (FinTech) – KPay operates within the fintech sector, providing digital solutions for financial management and business operations, aiming to transform the payments landscape in Asia.
  • Private Equity and Venture Capital – Apis Partners, a private equity firm, has led the Series A investment into KPay, indicating a vested interest in the financial and operational growth of high-potential companies within emerging markets.
  • Payments and Transactions – KPay specifically targets the payments sector, offering solutions that streamline financial processes for merchants across Asia.

Financials

  • 55,000,000 – The total amount raised by KPay in its Series A funding round, marking it as the largest in the payments sector for 2024.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
KPay GroupTarget CompanyCompanyA fintech company providing financial management and business operations solutions, serving over 45,000 merchants in Asia.
Apis Partners LLPPrivate Equity Firm / InvestorCompanyA UK-based private equity firm focusing on ESG and impact investments in financial services and technology sectors.
Apis Growth Markets Fund IIIInvestorCompanyA fund managed by Apis Partners, contributing to the Series A funding of KPay.
Apis Global Growth Fund IIIInvestorCompanyAnother fund managed by Apis Partners, also contributing to KPay's Series A funding.
Davis ChanCo-founder and CEO of KPayPersonResponsible for driving KPay's strategic growth and expansion plans.
Christopher YuPresident and CFO of KPayPersonManages KPay's financial strategies and operations.
Matteo StefanelCo-Founder and Managing Partner at Apis PartnersPersonOversees Apis Partners' investment strategies and partnerships.
Udayan GoyalCo-Founder and Managing Partner at Apis PartnersPersonInvolved in developing Apis Partners' impact investment mandates.