At SiGMA Euro-Med 2025 in Malta, Kea showcased its innovative payment solutions and participated in the panel discussion on "Stablecoins and Payments Ecosystem." Alongside its product highlights, the company announced the closure of a €6 million extended seed funding round, achieving a post-money valuation of €40 million, signaling strong investor confidence in its vision for accessible, crypto-friendly banking.
Kea raises €6M in extended seed round, reaching €40M valuation.
Showcases payment solutions at SiGMA Euro-Med 2025 in Malta.
Offers seamless crypto, stablecoin, and fiat banking with one KYB.
Achieves 20–30% revenue growth for clients using crypto rails.
Saves over 80% on commission fees for high-volume transactions.
Plans to expand licensing and stablecoin infrastructure with funding.
The €6 million funding round, led by a Switzerland-based private investor with a history of backing transformative fintech and blockchain ventures, builds on a prior €2.5 million seed round led by Mark Carnegie in 2023. “Kea is not just building better banking experience— it's building access, trust, and relevance in a world where millions are still left out,” said Carnegie. This strategic investment will accelerate Kea’s licensing applications in the UK, UAE, and EU, alongside expanding its crypto-processing capabilities.
Kea’s platform unifies crypto, stablecoins, FX, SEPA, SWIFT, and IBAN accounts under a single KYB onboarding process, eliminating repetitive verifications. Its proprietary Core Banking System, launched in early 2024, and Payment Intelligence Layer enable rapid integrations with global providers. “Our clients aren't numbers — they're founders and operators we empower with tailored support and frictionless services,” said CEO Mark Berkovich, emphasizing Kea’s human-touch approach over traditional banking’s bureaucracy.
Kea’s crypto processing solution, introduced six months ago, delivers significant value: clients see 20–30% revenue growth by adding crypto rails, save over 80% on commission fees for high-volume transactions, and benefit from seamless crypto-to-fiat off-ramping. Built-in stablecoin support enables near-instant, low-volatility cross-border transactions, empowering businesses in complex markets.
The €6 million will fuel Kea’s ambitious roadmap, including accelerating EMI licensing in key regions, enhancing crypto-processing features like on/off-ramping, deploying a fintech mega-app for scalability, and developing tailored stablecoin infrastructure. These initiatives aim to expand payment corridors and solidify Kea’s role as a leader in crypto-friendly banking.
Kea’s advancements at SiGMA Euro-Med 2025 highlight its commitment to empowering underbanked markets with innovative, compliant, and human-centric financial solutions. For more information, visit https://www.kea.com.
Kea is a group of licensed entities powering global finance with one KYB across banking, stablecoins, and crypto — supported by a custom core banking system, and a human-touch approach.
TechIntelPro empowers B2B technology decision-makers with the latest industry trends, deep insights, leadership perspectives and actionable intelligence to drive both organizational and professional milestones—and thrive on the tech pulse.