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Pennylane Raises €175M to Accelerate AI Investment and Prepare for European Market Consolidation

Paris-based fintech unicorn Pennylane has secured €175 million in new funding to accelerate investment in artificial intelligence and strengthen its position ahead of anticipated consolidation in the European financial software market. The round was led by TCV, with participation from Blackstone through Blackstone Growth funds, alongside existing investors Sequoia Capital, DST Global, CapitalG, and Meritech Capital.

Co-founder and CEO Arthur Waller said the company was not under pressure to raise capital but viewed the round as a strategic opportunity to partner with long-term investors while maintaining independence. Founded in 2020, Pennylane provides a unified financial and accounting platform for SMEs and accounting firms and is approaching profitability amid rapid growth. The new capital will support expanded AI-driven product development, regulatory localisation, and preparation for electronic invoicing across Europe.

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