Citi led the strategic funding round, establishing the two major banks as the platform's first institutional investors.
"To BNP Paribas, it is all about trust in the validation of fintechs, ensuring they meet the highest standards of excellence and offering a robust ecosystem for innovation. Managing to combine the best of both worlds, we see this as the beginning of a new era where industry participants can grow together."
— Junaid Baig, Head of Strategic Investments & Co-Head of Strategy with BNP Paribas Global Markets
The investment round was backed by private equity and angel investors to support platform expansion.
"I was attracted to the team's infectious energy and enthusiasm and the huge potential for growth for Maison Sport. Leisure activities on holiday are frequently treated as a checkbox or filter on a website, but they are often the purpose of the travel."
Maven VCTs lead a fresh financing round to support international expansion and product development at Sensoteq.
"Sensoteq has developed and launched a market leading product, giving clients access to previously unobtainable data that is invaluable in ensuring the health and ongoing performance of key production equipment. We have been hugely impressed by the global reach of the company and demand for the technology, and we are aware that customers greatly value and rely upon the technical expertise and support of the entire Sensoteq team. We look forward to working with Idir and Alan to further grow the business."