FLEX RAISES $70M AT $1.2B VALUATION

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Flex, an AI-powered fintech platform serving mid-sized companies, secured $70 million in Series B1 funding led by Halo Fund. The round values the company at $1.2 billion.

Flex positions itself as a comprehensive banking solution for business owners, combining AI-based payment tools and credit offerings. The platform targets mid-market companies seeking alternatives to traditional banking services. The Series B1 funding round underscores investor confidence in AI-driven financial services for the SMB segment. Halo Fund's lead investment signals backing from a prominent venture firm in the fintech space. Flex joins a growing cohort of startups applying machine learning to business banking and credit assessment. The capital infusion will likely fuel product development and market expansion as the company competes in the competitive embedded finance landscape. The $1.2 billion valuation reflects the startup's progress since earlier funding rounds, though specific details on revenue or customer metrics remain undisclosed.

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