Singapore FinTech Surfin Meta raises $14m in latest funding round

By Gloria Methri

Surfin Meta Digital Technologies, a Singapore-based FinTech firm focused on underserved markets, has announced the successful completion of an oversubscribed funding round, bringing its total funding to $26.5 million.

The latest round saw participation from Woori Venture Partners, Washington University in St. Louis, and Phillip Private Equity, building on a previous $12.5 million round led by Insignia Ventures Partners in October 2024.

The new capital will support Surfin’s expansion into new markets and bolster its R&D efforts to develop a suite of intelligent financial products tailored for unbanked and underbanked populations in emerging economies.

“I have always believed that financial inclusion is critical towards helping less privileged people who face difficulties in accessing even the simplest of financial services in emerging markets. We are proud to close our funding round with strong interest from well-known institutional investors, which also serves as testament to Surfin’s outstanding performance and potential to grow into a truly global Fintech company,” said Dr Yanan Wu, CEO and Founder. Surfin Meta Digital Technologies. “We are very excited to work with Insignia, Woori, Washington University in St. Louis, and Phillips, and believe they will provide us with additional guidance and resources with which to take on this challenge.”

Surfin provides digital financial services for the unbanked and underbanked in emerging markets. It offers services including consumer lending and credit cards, payments and remittances, wealth management, as well as B2B services. The company currently operates in markets such as Indonesia, the Philippines, India, and Mexico.

Surfin’s unique differentiation lies in its focus on utilising technology to provide a highly scalable platform across borders, and providing a deep ecosystem of transparent and innovative financial solutions.

The company says its competitive edge lies in building a scalable, cross-border technology platform and a transparent ecosystem of financial services tailored to local needs. Haitong International Securities Singapore served as the financial advisor for this funding round.