Swan

📣 €42M added to our Series B to expand embedded banking across Europe! Today, we’re thrilled to announce an extension to our Series B funding round, securing €42M in fresh investment. Led by Eight Roads, with continued support from our existing investors Lakestar, Accel, Creandum, Hexa, and Bpifrance, this round strengthens our position as Europe’s leading embedded banking provider. 💡 “Business management platforms will gain a competitive edge by embedding banking services, giving users access exactly when and where they need it. The future of banking isn’t in standalone apps—it’s in the tools people rely on every day.” Nicolas Benady, CEO & Co-founder. With this funding, we’re accelerating our SMB-focused product roadmap, expanding into key markets like Italy and Belgium, enhancing our card program offering and scaling our support for our growing customer base. Read more at TechCrunch: https://lnkd.in/dtt9GYS5

💼✨“Freelancers shouldn’t have to stress about setting money aside for taxes — it should just happen.” - Tino Keller, Co-founder at Accountable Self-employment comes with enough complexity. Banking shouldn’t add to it. That’s why Accountable launched a freelancer-first business account, right inside the app already trusted by 40,000+ self-employed Belgians for taxes and bookkeeping. Powered by Swan’s embedded banking platform, the new account offers: - Automatic tax set-asides - Cleanly organised income - Real-time clarity over cash flow No more juggling banks, spreadsheets, and apps. Just one tool, designed for the way freelancers actually work. This is what embedded banking unlocks: A smoother experience. A more complete product. And a whole lot less financial stress for your users. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/esGv6v3k

We’re proud to support Cegid in turning their invoicing product into a true financial hub — where accounting and banking features work together. It’s about giving #accountants their edge back. 🧮🕶️ - In the driver’s seat of cash flow - With real-time visibility, not chasing spreadsheets - Less admin. More time guiding clients and growing their business That’s the spirit behind BIM! by Cegid, the new invoicing app for small businesses — now live with payments powered by Swan. Cegid users can now stay compliant with France’s new e-invoicing mandate — no extra tools needed & they can pay suppliers in one click. Congrats to Cegid and the whole team on a brilliant integration! 👏 Learn more about embedded banking for accounting: https://lnkd.in/ep2w3zyQ

Last week, hundreds of Swanees stepped into the forest to catch our breath and reconnect. 🌲 After a year of building and scaling, we gathered for our annual Summer Offsite—to celebrate our values, share hidden talents, and spend time as humans, not just coworkers. Instead of performance talks, we talked failure and resilience (“My Biggest F*ckup” was a hit). Instead of KPIs, we had juggling, trail running, geocaching, and someone wrapping a kimono with terrifying precision. At our Values Ceremony (our chaotic take on the Grammys), we brushed up on our greenscreen and meme-making skills to honor the values that guide us—and the people who bring them to life. Some of us have been here since day one. Some joined last week. But we all come together to shape what’s next—to build a company strong enough for its ambition, without losing the human spark that got us here. 🥦 P.S. Our off-site was fully vegetarian: 750 meals, 1,200 kg of CO₂ saved. That's the equivalent of 8 one-way flights from Paris to Berlin. Progress isn't perfect, but we're trying to make better choices where we can. Want to know more about our team? https://lnkd.in/e9jEvyFq

🇫🇷 French tech companies are building the future. And embedded banking is part of it. We’re proud to share that Swan has been selected once again for the La French Tech 120 🚀 The government-backed program recognises the top 120 scale-ups shaping tomorrow’s global tech leaders. This year’s list spans everything from AI to cybersecurity to SaaS—and we’re delighted to see embedded banking represented alongside these exciting innovations. For us, this recognition is fuel to keep helping Europe’s top software platforms become financial powerhouses by embedding banking directly into the tools businesses use every day. Thank you to our team, partners, and clients for believing in this vision. The best is ahead. To our team, clients, and partners: thank you. You’re helping make this shift real, and we’re just getting started. The best is ahead. See the full list here: https://lnkd.in/d25yu5z6

🇮🇹 In Italy, local details make all the difference. Many businesses still prefer Italian account numbers. It’s not just convenience; it’s peace of mind. Payments, cash flow, and tax filings all run more smoothly with Italian IBANs. With Swan, you can embed local accounts with Italian IBANs — right into your own product. Tailoring your financial offering to the Italian market helps build trust with your business customers — and reduces the likelihood of them experiencing IBAN discrimination in their daily operations. Everything becomes faster, smoother, simpler. 👉 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ew__BPGu

Business leaders don’t wake up thinking about banking. They’re focused on paying teams, managing cash flow, and staying in control. Banking can drive this— when it’s embedded. For decades, traditional banks were the only option. But SMBs have complex needs and modest transaction sizes. A poor fit for legacy systems and rigid products. Now, software is stepping in — embedding accounts, payments, and cards directly into the tools SMBs already use every day. 🥊 So who’s best positioned to win the €200 billion SMB banking market? - The accounting platform that owns the trust? - The HR tool that runs payroll? - The B2B marketplace that controls cash flow? - Or something completely different? That’s what we unpacked at Swan’s Berlin FinTech Fest — with 100+ fintech pros, 2 sharp panels, and one packed room full of ideas. 🎥 Watch the recap below. Huge thanks to our brilliant speakers: Florian Thiel Dr. Andreas Seifert Tino Keller Marek Kraus Benjamin Delight Anna Fromme-Schoen Max Springer (马骥)

Equity isn’t a checkbox — it’s a continuous journey. This year, Swan scored 91/100 on France’s official Gender Equality Index, up from 71 last year. It’s real progress, but we know the work is far from over. We’ve been focusing on fairer hiring practices, bias training, and creating clearer growth paths. It’s helped us build a more diverse team — one that brings different perspectives to the table. Another meaningful step: WING, our Women’s Inclusion & Networking Group, which brings Swanees together for book clubs, masterclasses, and open conversations. There’s still plenty to do. But we’re encouraged by the commitment we see every day. Progress only happens when people care — and show up. The problems are complex. The bar is high. And the team genuinely cares. If that sounds like your kind of place, we’re hiring. 👀 Learn more about our team → https://lnkd.in/dU8TNMQ5

You’ve likely heard about the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act. For those operating under DORA, our Security team shared their tips! This regulation requires financial institutions to get even more serious about their operational risks, and it's a great opportunity to build the kind of resilience that keeps your business running smoothly. To stay ahead of the game, Swan reached out to the regulator to be part of the voluntary DORA dry run. And our experience in the exercise proves that a structured approach can make the process smoother than you might think. Here are our team's top tips: 🤖 Automate where you can—no one has time for manual data entry anymore. 📊 Organize your data before reporting starts—create a standardized structure for your risk data (think spreadsheets, templates, or whatever makes sense). 🧪 Test your reporting process regularly so it’s not a scramble at the last minute. 🔍 Keep it simple: focus on the most critical risk data for your business, and ensure your reports are easy to digest. With these steps, you’ll be in a healthy compliance position from the outset. Learn more about how to navigate DORA and operational resilience here: https://lnkd.in/epBmdpzg Shout out to our wonderful security team Thomas Caplin, Sahra Toksoz, Evanđelina V. and Valentin 🚀 Dumetz!

Maybe you knew Swan is hyperlocalized. Not just in our features — but also in how we work and celebrate across borders. Because at Swan, being European isn’t just technical. It’s a mindset. So when King’s Day hit the Netherlands, we went all in. 👑🇳🇱 We went full Dutch with orange everything, a gezellig breakfast (stroopwafels, ontbijtkoek, Tony’s Chocolonely), traditional courtyard games, and a week-long “Trade Market” inspired by the Dutch Vrijmarkt — giving a second life to items we no longer use. It’s these kinds of moments that make Swan feel like, well… Swan. Wherever you’re based. Looking for your next challenge in a multicultural, fast-growing team? Check out our open roles https://lnkd.in/eSEBbsh7