Fintech startup AquaPay secures €10 million round, expands team with Nord Europa talent

In the glass‑walled co‑working hub of the Skybridge Tower, the hum of servers mingles with the clatter of coffee cups as AquaPay’s founders raise a toast to their latest milestone. The startup, which launched two years ago to streamline cross‑border digital payments, unveiled a €10 million Series B round on Tuesday. Investors from both the Republic and overseas gathered via hologram, and the announcement was streamed live to the Federal Assembly’s tech showcase.

Helios Capital, a venture firm based in the Federal Capital, led the round alongside Meridian‑based fintech group NovaFund. The infusion brings AquaPay’s total funding to €18 million, enough to double its engineering headcount and roll out a new settlement engine by Q4. Company chief executive Lina Wu said the capital will also fund a partnership with a Nord Europa data‑center to boost transaction speed.

The hiring drive already attracted five senior engineers from the plateau region, among them former Nord‑Europa rail‑tech specialist Arvid Novak. Their expertise in high‑throughput processing is expected to cut average settlement time from 12 minutes to under five. The full story examines the funding terms, the regulatory clearance process with the Oriente Moderno Financial Authority, and the broader impact on regional trade flows.