UK-Based United Fintech Raised New Strategic Investment from Barclays, Strategic Investors Include Citigroup, Standard Chartered Bank, BNP Paribas & Danske Bank, Founded in 2020 by Christian Frahm Who Founded Trading Service Provider CFH Group (Finalto) in 2008 & Sold for $120 Million in 2016 to Playtech with CFH Group Rebranded as Finalto
11th December | Hong Kong
UK-based United Fintech has raised new strategic investment from Barclays. United Fintech strategic investors include Citigroup, Standard Chartered Bank, BNP Paribas & Danske Bank. United Fintech was founded in 2020 by Christian Frahm, who founded trading service provider CFH Group (Finalto) in 2008, and sold for $120 million in 2016 to Playtech with CFH Group rebranded as Finalto. Announcement (10/12/25): “United Fintech, the industry-neutral fintech infrastructure and ecosystem for financial institutions, asset managers & wealth managers has secured a strategic investment from Barclays, further strengthening its shareholder base of leading global banks, including BNP Paribas, Citi and Danske Bank and most recently Standard Chartered, which have all joined in just the past two years. This investment marks another key milestone in United Fintech’s growth journey. In 2025 alone, the company completed two acquisitions to increase the portfolio to seven fintechs, as it continues to expand its international footprint with 11 offices worldwide and more than 200 employees. Through this partnership, Barclays joins the United Fintech Board of Directors, reinforcing the growing collaboration between established global financial institutions and innovative fintech platforms. United Fintech continues to build a comprehensive ecosystem of leading technology solutions for financial institutions, asset managers and wealth managers. The company’s recent acquisitions have strengthened its capabilities across commercial banking, capital markets, and investment management, helping its clients modernise infrastructure, accelerate innovation and deploy AI-powered innovation securely and efficiently with one-point-access.”
“ UK-Based United Fintech Raised New Strategic Investment from Barclays, Strategic Investors Include Citigroup, Standard Chartered Bank, BNP Paribas & Danske Bank, Founded in 2020 by Christian Frahm Who Founded Trading Service Provider CFH Group (Finalto) in 2008 & Sold for $120 Million in 2016 to Playtech with CFH Group Rebranded as Finalto “
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Ryan Hayward, Head of Strategic Investments at Barclays: “We’re excited to partner with United Fintech to accelerate digital transformation across the industry. United Fintech’s approach to scaling proven fintech innovation aligns closely with our vision for future-ready financial services.”
Christian Frahm, CEO and Founder of United Fintech: “We are very excited to welcome Barclays as our fifth global bank investor. With AI accelerating across financial services, industry-wide collaboration has never been more important. With Barclays now onboard, we further strengthen our industry-wide adoption, and United Fintech is well on its way to becoming the trusted ecosystem for enabling that collaboration.”
Claus Harder, Head of Group Strategy & M&A at Danske Bank: “At Danske Bank, we are pleased to welcome Barclays as an investor and Board Member, further strengthening the group of global banks backing United Fintech. We remain excited about the prospects of United Fintech delivering real innovation through solutions delivered to well-established financial institutions built on a trusted governance of delivery.”
United Fintech – Founded in 2020, United Fintech is an industry-neutral ecosystem connecting financial institutions with best-in-class fintech solutions. Through selective acquisitions, deep integration, and a shared infrastructure, United Fintech streamlines procurement and accelerates the adoption of new technology across global finance. Backed by strategic investors including Citi, Danske Bank, BNP Paribas, Standard Chartered, and now Barclays, United Fintech combines capital markets expertise with technology leadership to help financial institutions modernise their operations and drive sustainable growth. United Fintech has 11 offices worldwide, including in London, New York, Copenhagen, Singapore and UAE.
UK-Based United Fintech Raised New Strategic Investment from Barclays, Strategic Investors Include Citigroup, Standard Chartered Bank, BNP Paribas & Danske Bank, Founded in 2020 by Christian Frahm Who Founded Trading Service Provider CFH Group (Finalto) in 2008 & Sold for $120 Million in 2016 to Playtech with CFH Group Rebranded as Finalto
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