Barclays Invests in United Fintech, Becoming Fifth Global Bank Investor and Joining the Board

United Fintech has secured a strategic investment from Barclays, expanding its shareholder base of global banks that now includes BNP Paribas, Citi, Danske Bank and, most recently, Standard Chartered. Barclays also joins the company’s Board of Directors, reinforcing the growing partnership between established financial institutions and industry-neutral fintech infrastructure providers.

The investment comes during a milestone year for United Fintech. In 2025, the company completed two acquisitions, expanding its portfolio to seven fintech businesses, while continuing to grow its global presence to 11 offices with more than 200 employees. The partnership strengthens United Fintech’s mission to provide financial institutions, asset managers and wealth managers with a unified ecosystem of advanced technology solutions.

Ryan Hayward, Head of Strategic Investments, Barclays

“We’re excited to partner with United Fintech to accelerate digital transformation across the industry. United Fintech’s approach to scaling proven fintech innovation aligns closely with our vision for future-ready financial services.”

Ryan Hayward, Head of Strategic Investments at Barclays

United Fintech’s recent acquisitions have broadened its capabilities across commercial banking, capital markets and investment management. With the acceleration of AI adoption across global finance, the company continues to position itself as a trusted technology partner helping institutions modernise infrastructure, deploy innovation securely and streamline procurement through one-point access.

Christian Frahm, CEO and Founder, United Fintech

“We are very excited to welcome Barclays as our fifth global bank investor. With AI accelerating across financial services, industry-wide collaboration has never been more important. With Barclays now onboard, we further strengthen our industry-wide adoption, and United Fintech is well on its way to becoming the trusted ecosystem for enabling that collaboration.”

Christian Frahm, CEO and Founder of United Fintech

Claus Harder, Head of Group Strategy & M&A, Danske Bank

“At Danske Bank, we are pleased to welcome Barclays as an investor and Board Member, further strengthening the group of global banks backing United Fintech. We remain excited about the prospects of United Fintech delivering real innovation through solutions delivered to well-established financial institutions built on a trusted governance of delivery.”

Claus Harder, Head of Group Strategy & M&A at Danske Bank

Founded in 2020, United Fintech is an industry-neutral ecosystem connecting financial institutions with best-in-class fintech solutions. Through selective acquisitions, deep integration and shared infrastructure, the company accelerates the adoption of new technology across banking, asset management and capital markets.

United Fintech is backed by strategic investors including Citi, Danske Bank, BNP Paribas, Standard Chartered and now Barclays, and operates 11 offices globally including London, New York, Copenhagen, Singapore and the UAE.

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