Amsterdam-based fintech Silverflow has raised $40 million in Series B funding as it continues its rapid growth in the global payments infrastructure market.
The round was led by Picus Capital, with participation from Rabo Investments – Corporate Venturing and existing investors Inkef, GPT, Crane Venture Partners and Coatue.
The company says the fresh funding will help accelerate global expansion, product development and hiring, as it moves closer to processing one billion transactions per year and aims to handle $100 billion in annual payment volume.
Modernising Payment Processing
Fintech Silverflow has raised $40 million in Series B funding to expand its cloud-native payments infrastructure globally as it approaches one billion transactions processed annually.
Founded in the Amsterdam fintech ecosystem, Silverflow is positioning itself as a modern alternative to legacy payment processors. Its platform offers a cloud-native, single-API infrastructure designed to simplify payment processing for banks, payment providers and commerce platforms.
According to CEO and co-founder Anne Willem De Vries, the investment reflects growing demand for payment systems built for today’s digital economy.
“This investment is a clear validation that the market is ready to move past the ‘legacy drag’ of outdated systems,” he said. “We’re the only cloud-native company targeting this specific area, and this capital will help cement our position as the new standard in payment processing globally.”
The platform is designed to help businesses simplify complex payment infrastructure, launch services faster and scale globally.
Rapid Growth In Transaction Volumes
Silverflow’s growth over the past two and a half years has been significant. The company has scaled from around 180 transactions per day to nearly 1.75 million daily transactions, highlighting the speed at which its platform has been adopted.
Its customer base includes major financial institutions and payment platforms such as Deutsche Bank, Bolt, Payabl and Buckaroo.
These clients span acquiring banks, payment companies and fast-growing commerce platforms across Europe, North America and the Asia-Pacific region.
Expansion Plans And Hiring
With the new funding secured, Silverflow plans to increase its global workforce by more than 50%, expanding from 85 employees to around 120. Much of this hiring will focus on software engineering and product development roles.
Geographically, the company is looking to strengthen its presence in North America, particularly its office in New York City, while also expanding operations in Southeast Asia.
Investor Confidence In Next-Generation Payments
For investors, Silverflow’s approach reflects a broader shift in the payments sector toward modern, flexible infrastructure.
Florian Reichert, Partner at Picus Capital, said legacy payment processors often struggle to support innovation due to outdated architecture.
“The payments infrastructure market is defined by monolithic, slow systems that stifle innovation,” he said. “Silverflow has proven that a cloud-native, single-API approach is not just an alternative, but the inevitable evolution.”
He added that the company’s growth and customer traction demonstrate the demand for a more modern payments stack.
Floris Onvlee, Director of Corporate Venturing at Rabo Investments, also highlighted the importance of supporting European fintechs with global ambitions.
“As an EU-based investor, we’re proud to support Silverflow as a European champion as it continues its global expansion,” he said.
Expanding Payment Network Support
On the product side, Silverflow plans to expand support for additional global card networks, including China UnionPay and JCB.
These will complement its existing integrations with major payment networks such as Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club International and Discover.
The company also plans to invest in new front-end tools and user interfaces to make its API-driven platform easier for customers to use, while expanding capabilities to better support in-store payments alongside online transactions.
As global commerce continues to digitise, Silverflow is betting that modern infrastructure will become essential for payment providers and banks looking to scale internationally.
