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Every week, we share the latest trends, big moves, and what’s shaking up the payments world.

This week we have a look into hospitality payments, where Mews a leader in cloud-based property management software, has raised $75 million in funding led by Tiger Global Management alongside Kinnevik, Battery Ventures, and Goldman Sachs Growth Equity.

💳 What is Mews & Why Does It Matter?
Founded in 2012, Mews the Amsterdam-based company has grown into a key player in hospitality technology, serving 3,000+ properties across 70 countries. Its property management platform automates hotel operations, from guest check-in and payments to revenue management and analytics, helping hotels run more efficiently and enhance guest experiences.

🏨 Why This Is a Big Deal:
✅ US and DACH Expansion 🇺🇸🇩🇪🇦🇹🇨🇭 – Aiming to scale in the highly competitive U.S. market while strengthening its presence in the DACH region
✅ AI-Driven Payments & Automation 🤖 – Enhancing automated revenue management and guest experience tools
✅ Industry Consolidation Play 🔄 – Mews plans to acquire complementary hospitality tech companies

💡 The Bigger Trend: Fintech Funding Is Coming Back—But Smarter
After a cool-down period in 2023, fintech funding is making a cautious resurgence. The difference? Investors are prioritizing profitability, efficiency, and sustainable growth over the hypergrowth-at-all-costs mindset of previous years.

⏩ Where’s the money going?
🔹 Vertical SaaS & embedded payments – Mews’ model shows how fintech is integrating deeper into industry-specific solutions
🔹 AI-powered automation – Platforms that improve operational efficiency and revenue generation are getting attention
🔹 Strategic, measured investments – Funding is still flowing, but only to companies with strong fundamentals and clear paths to scale sustainably

Our consultant David Núñez Corona says:
“With Mews we see another example of this broader shift in fintech funding priorities. We’re not back to the hypergrowth era, but investors are clearly betting on smart fintech plays that drive real efficiency. Hospitality payments, embedded finance, and automation are proving to be high-value targets. If this trend continues, we’ll likely see more funding rounds focused on measured expansion rather than rapid land grabs.”

💭 What’s Your Take?
🔹Is fintech funding really back, or is this just selective sector investment?
🔹 Will hospitality payments & automation continue to attract investor interest?

👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments!

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Check out these numbers! 👀!!️

Worldpay has grown into one of Europe’s largest acquirers, processing 1 in 10 payment transactions globally. With operations in 193 countries, licenses in 68 markets, and support for 153 currencies, its reach is massive.

In this podcast episode, we hosted Silvia Mensdorff-Pouilly, Head of Business Development EMEA at Worldpay, to dive into global data and predictions from their latest insights, covering:

🚀 How mobile payments are streamlining the checkout process across channels.

🌍 Cultural and regulatory differences across Europe and the world - challenges and opportunities in adapting to regional payment preferences.

👉 iDEAL payments: How they compare to other e-commerce payment methods, and Worldpay’s predictions for the future of A2A.

Curious about the future of global payments?

🎧 Listen to the full podcast now!
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The payments industry is evolving faster than ever, are you ready to navigate the changes?

Join industry leaders for in-depth discussions on the future of payments at Merchant Payments Ecosystem 2025, where our Head of Fintech M&A, Simon Stokes, will be moderating key conversations on investment, strategy, and talent in the payments ecosystem.

📅 March 19, 2025 | 📍 The Arena, MPE Conference

Session 2: Funding, Mergers & Acquisitions
⏰ 11:25 - 12:25 | The Arena, Session 2

Explore how economic shifts are reshaping funding for small businesses and the impact of M&As, investments, and strategic partnerships on the payments ecosystem. Key topics include:
✅ The effects of economic challenges on small businesses and funding accessibility
✅ The role of mergers, acquisitions, and multi-directional partnerships in industry transformation
✅ Strategic investment drivers and what they mean for the future of fintech
✅ Key challenges in executing successful deals and ensuring long-term growth

Session 4: People in Payments
⏰ 15:10 - 16:10 | The Arena, Session 4

A deep dive into the human side of payments—how talent, education, and inclusivity shape the industry. Key topics include:
✅ Real-life experiences and case studies in talent development
✅ Strategies for educating and structuring effective payment management teams
✅ Tackling resource shortages—leveraging talent pools and outsourcing solutions
✅ Addressing inequalities faced by disabled customers and employees in fintech

Don’t miss your chance to connect, learn, and be part of the conversation!

#MPE2025 #Payments #Fintech #MA

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Welcome to the latest PaymentGenes Newsletter: your go-to source for the hottest career opportunities, expert insights, and trends in Payments & FinTech.

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A big welcome to our newest colleagues, Shayna Sahayaraj & Titouan Bourdier. We’re so excited to have you on board! 🚀

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