Barclays PLC announced a strategic investment in United Fintech on December 10 2025, giving the bank a seat on the fintech platform’s board of directors. The move places Barclays alongside BNP Paribas, Citi, Danske Bank and Standard Chartered as the fifth investor in the industry‑neutral infrastructure that acquires and scales fintech companies for banks, asset managers and wealth managers.
United Fintech’s model is built on rapid acquisition and integration of niche fintechs, creating a network of 11 offices and more than 200 employees that delivers AI‑powered solutions across the financial services value chain. By joining the board, Barclays gains early access to these innovations and a broader client base, positioning the bank to accelerate its own digital transformation and strengthen its technology footprint.
The investment aligns with Barclays’ recent Q3 2025 results, which showed a 9% rise in total income to £7.2 billion and an upgraded 2025 Return on Tangible Equity guidance to over 11%. The bank’s strategy to deepen its technology capabilities is now underpinned by a tangible partnership that can drive future revenue growth and reinforce its competitive stance in the digital banking arena.
"We’re excited to partner with United Fintech to accelerate digital transformation across the industry," said Ryan Hayward, Head of Strategic Investments at Barclays. "United Fintech’s approach to scaling proven fintech innovation aligns closely with our vision for future‑ready financial services."
Christian Frahm, CEO of United Fintech, added, "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 are well on our way to becoming the trusted ecosystem for enabling that collaboration."
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