United Fintech has received an investment from Barclays, bolstering its network of bank shareholders that already includes BNP Paribas, Citi, and Danske Bank, and recently added Standard Chartered.
This partnership is crucial for United Fintech’s growth strategy. The company completed two acquisitions in 2025 to grow its portfolio to seven fintechs, expanding its international presence with 11 offices worldwide. As a result of the alliance, Barclays will join the United Fintech board.
United Fintech Expands Its Reach
United Fintech offers technology solutions for financial institutions (FIs), asset managers, and wealth managers. Recent acquisitions have expanded its capabilities in commercial banking, capital markets, and investment management, enabling clients to modernize infrastructure, support innovation, and launch secure AI-driven products with a single interface.
Barclays expressed optimism about the partnership, stating that it aims to accelerate digital transformation across the industry. United Fintech’s approach to scaling developments resonates with Barclays’ vision for providing future-ready financial solutions.
Barclays is now United Fintech’s fifth global bank investor, underscoring the importance of collaboration in an era where AI is rapidly advancing within the financial sector. United Fintech intends to become a trusted platform that fosters cooperation.
Danske Bank welcomed Barclays as both an investor and board member, believing it will strengthen United Fintech’s network. The bank anticipates that the industry-neutral ecosystem can further drive progress through trust-based solutions designed for financial institutions. Both companies are committed to maintaining compliance with global regulatory standards and industry laws, planning tailored solutions for their customers and partners.
United Fintech functions as an industry-neutral platform linking financial institutions with fintech solutions, utilizing targeted acquisitions, deep integration, and a shared infrastructure to enhance procurement processes and hasten the adoption of new technology across the globe’s financial landscape.
