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July 24, 2025 – Lightyear, the award-winning investment platform democratizing access to global financial markets, today announced it has successfully closed a $23 million Series B funding round. This significant milestone coincides with the company surpassing $1 billion in customer assets under management, underscoring its rapid growth and increasing trust among European investors.
The new capital will fuel Lightyear's ambitious expansion plans, including the launch of AI-powered market intelligence tools, entry into three new European markets – Denmark, Sweden, and Bulgaria – and the unveiling of a fresh new visual identity.
"Today marks a pivotal moment for Lightyear," said Martin & Mihkel, Co-founders of Lightyear. "Reaching $1 billion in customer assets so quickly is a testament to our mission of creating successful investors across Europe by making investing smarter and more accessible. This Series B funding, combined with our new AI capabilities and market expansion, will significantly accelerate our journey towards empowering more individuals to achieve financial freedom."
Lightyear has rapidly distinguished itself in the fintech landscape by offering a compelling combination of low-cost access to a vast universe of investment options and attractive interest rates on uninvested cash. The platform provides commission-free access to ETFs, fractional investing in a wide selection of global stocks, and competitive interest rates of up to 4.3% APY on uninvested cash held in various currencies (2.03% APY on EUR, 4.34% APY on GBP, and 4.33% APY on USD for Savings, benchmarked against the European Central Bank).
Key highlights of Lightyear's recent achievements and future plans include:
- Significant Funding: The $23 million Series B round will enable Lightyear to scale its operations, enhance its technology, and broaden its reach.
- Customer Asset Growth: Surpassing $1 billion in customer assets demonstrates strong user adoption and confidence in Lightyear's platform and services.
- AI-Powered Market Intelligence: The introduction of AI-driven tools will provide investors with more sophisticated insights and data to make informed decisions, further enhancing the platform's value proposition.
- European Expansion: Opening operations in Denmark, Sweden, and Bulgaria will extend Lightyear's footprint, bringing its accessible and transparent investment services to new markets. This builds on previous expansions, including doubling instrument offerings in Germany and France and rolling out 1,000+ new instruments.
- Refreshed Visual Identity: A new brand aesthetic will accompany Lightyear's growth, reflecting its evolving position as a modern and dynamic financial services provider.
- Flexible Investing: Lightyear recently unlocked flexible investing across Europe, allowing fractional investments in European stocks and ETFs, enabling greater diversification with lower entry points.
Lightyear prioritizes the safety and security of its users' capital. The company is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK and the Estonian Financial Supervision Authority (EFSA) in Europe, allowing it to operate across the European Union. Customer funds are safeguarded with authorized banks and financial institutions, and US securities are SIPC protected up to $500,000, while EU investor protections insure up to €20,000 across portfolios.
About Lightyear:
Lightyear is an award-winning investment platform on a mission to create successful investors across Europe. Headquartered in London, Lightyear offers a wide range of investment products including stocks, ETFs, and Money Market Funds, alongside competitive interest rates on uninvested cash. Regulated by the FCA in the UK and EFSA in Europe, Lightyear is committed to providing transparent, low-cost, and secure access to global financial markets, empowering individuals to invest smarter and go further. For more information, visit lightyear.com.Compiled by CMO Intern team
