The U.K. is at the forefront, counting Monzo, which has raised roughly $270 million; Starling Bank, which has raised nearly $100 million; and Atom Bank, which has raised around $470 million. Mobile banking start - up N26 has raised $ 300 m in a series D funding round led by Insight Venture Partners . The Berlin - based company 's online - exclusive business has been gradually expanding across Europe and currently serves more than 2 million European customers in a mobile - banking sector which features banks like Monzo , Starling Bank and Atom Bank . The latest investment , which was $ 160 m raised in 2018 , brings its valuation to unicorn status , at $ 2.7bn . The capital injection could potentially allow N26 to extend its reach to the US , a market firmly in the company 's sights .
Mobile banking start - up N26 has raised $ 300 m in a series D funding round led by Insight Venture Partners . The Berlin - based company 's online - exclusive business has been gradually expanding across Europe and currently serves more than 2 million European customers in a mobile - banking sector which features banks like Monzo , Starling Bank and Atom Bank . The latest investment , which was $ 160 m raised in 2018 , brings its valuation to unicorn status , at $ 2.7bn . The capital injection could potentially allow N26 to extend its reach to the US , a market firmly in the company 's sights .