HotelRunner launches Ruby, travel-native embedded finance infrastructure for B2B payments. The platform handles cross-border settlements and targets $4B in transactions.
Mews re-emphasizes hotel financing solution with YouLend, offering UK hotels £3k-£1M funding with revenue-based repayment for property improvements and upgrades.
European restaurant software allO launches embedded lending with Finmid offering up to €200K revenue-based financing. Following Toast's playbook in fragmented market.
German wholesaler Metro shuts down Financial Services after reaching 25,000 B2B customers. Why retailers struggle to create compelling value with embedded banking.
Hilton launches detached debit cards in UK with fintech Currensea instead of traditional BaaS providers. Why this surprising partnership choice matters for embedded finance strategy.
UK restaurant SaaS Nory launches lending with Youlend as 89% of US vertical SaaS companies embed finance. Why payments are the beachhead for European SME platforms.
Data Plus and Edenred Pay launch embedded payment solution for hotels, streamlining accounts payable, boosting efficiency, and transforming hotel financial operations.
Metro FS, the German wholesale subsidiary, hits 10,000 customers with its Mastercard debit card, BNPL, and cashback program showing strong product-market fit.
