Lumin Digital Secures $160 Million in Growth Funding
Marcel van Oost - FinTech News USA
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Lumin Digital, a leading cloud-native digital banking provider, today announced it has raised over $160M in growth equity financing, led by Light Street Capital, NewView Capital, and Partners Group, acting on behalf of its clients.
Lumin Digital plans to leverage the funding to accelerate its strategic growth initiatives, focusing on innovation and driving greater value for financial institutions, their members, and shareholders.
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Congratulations, Marcel, on yet another insightful newsletter! Lumin Digital's success is a testament to the innovation happening in the FinTech space. Keep shining a light on these incredible developments.