Fintech Funding Roundup: KAST, Silverflow, and Worth Secure Major Rounds
Multiple fintech companies secured significant funding in March 2026, with KAST raising $80 million for stablecoin payments, Silverflow closing a $40 million Series B, and Worth raising $30 million in Series A funding.
Key Points
- KAST raised $80M Series A for stablecoin payments expansion across Americas and Middle East
- Silverflow (Netherlands) raised $40M Series B for payment processing technology
- Worth (US) raised $30M Series A
- Ualá (Argentina) secured $300M Series E, Uzum (Uzbekistan) raised $130M+
Full Details
KAST, a payments startup enabling stablecoin transactions for individuals and businesses, secured an $80 million Series A co-led by QED Investors and Left Lane Capital, with plans to expand across Latin America, North America, and the Middle East while accelerating licensing, compliance, and product development. Dutch payment processing technology company Silverflow closed a $40 million Series B led by Munich-based Picus Capital. US-based fintech Worth raised $30 million in Series A funding. Additionally, Argentine neobank Ualá secured $300 million in Series E funding led by Allianz X, building on an existing partnership, while Uzbekistan-based technology company Uzum raised over $130 million in a round led by sovereign entities of the Sultanate of Oman.
Why It Matters
The diverse geographic spread of fintech funding—from Latin America to Central Asia—indicates global momentum in digital payment innovation, with stablecoins emerging as a significant growth vector.
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