March 2026 Fintech Funding: KAST, Silverflow, and Worth Lead Notable Rounds
March 2026 saw significant fintech funding activity with KAST raising $80M for stablecoin payments, Silverflow securing $40M for payment processing, and Worth raising $30M in Series A funding.
Key Points
- KAST raised $80M Series A for stablecoin payments expansion across Americas and Middle East
- Silverflow closed $40M Series B for Dutch payment processing technology
- US fintech Worth raised $30M Series A
- Cross-border fintech activity strong with Uzum ($130M+, Uzbekistan) and Ualá ($300M, Argentina)
Full Details
The fintech sector saw notable funding activity in March 2026 across multiple regions. KAST, a payments startup enabling stablecoin transactions, raised 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 and product development. Dutch payment processor Silverflow closed a $40 million Series B led by Picus Capital to further develop its payment processing technology. US fintech Worth raised $30 million in Series A funding. Additionally, Uzbekistan-based Uzum secured over $130 million from Oman's sovereign entities, and Argentina's neobank Ualá raised $300 million in Series E with participation from Allianz X, building on their existing partnership.
Why It Matters
The diverse geographic spread of fintech funding—from Latin America to Central Asia—indicates continued investor appetite for financial technology solutions globally, with stablecoin payments emerging as a particularly attractive sector for expansion.
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