Zilch secures $175m in funding led by KKCG to expand its AI payments platform
The funding round was led by KKCG and included participation from Deutsche Bank and BNF Capital.
≈ £133M at $1 = £0.7603 on 13 Nov 2025
Zilch operates an advertising-subsidised payments network that integrates consumer rewards with retail marketing.
Zilch has raised $175m in a funding round led by KKCG. The round included an expanded credit facility from Deutsche Bank, participation from BNF Capital, and other strategic investors. The company will direct the capital towards boosting brand awareness, developing its product suite, enhancing platform capabilities, and pursuing strategic acquisitions.
The financing follows recent product rollouts, including its Intelligent Commerce platform and the upcoming Zilch Pay checkout system. The firm now serves over 5 million active users and commands a valuation of approximately $2bn.
From the founder
"In just five years, we have rewired the relationship between brands and their customers, offering a different way to pay that brings mass benefits to both consumers and merchants,"
Philip Belamant
CEO and co-founder at Zilch
Use of funds
- 01Continue product development
- 02Fund acquisitions
- 03Fund the next phase of growth
