UK payments startup yetipay has raised £3.5 million to expand its platform and introduce new products for hospitality and retail clients. The funding includes a £1.75 million debt facility from Berlin-based re:cap and £1.7 million equity from super angel investors. Yetipay, with £4.7 million in ARR and processing £450 million annually, aims to compete with larger players while maintaining a lean operation. This brings yetipay’s total funding to £6.6 million.

#StartupTicker reports on key startup news: Ten Startup Factories are established across Germany, with a focus on the Southwest, receiving up to €10 million each, matched by private funds. There's a strong sense of optimism in the German startup scene, with expansions by re:cap (€125 million credit line), Kipu Quantum, Flix, driveMybox, and Aware. Helsing delays IPO plans, Stark remains secretive, and 21done rebrands to 21häbits. Piur Imaging raises €5.6 million, and Apryse acquires Scanbot SDK.

Jul 11, 2025 Berlin fintech expands with a new funding structure backed by HSBC Innovation Banking UK and Avellinia Capital, powering the next phase of its operating system for capital planning and growth.