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Defacto

Defacto

Private

Last Round

Series B

Sep 16, 2025

Total Funding Raised

$232.01M

Company Overview

Defacto is a fintech company that provides an API-first B2B lending platform for small and medium-sized businesses.

Sector

FinTech

Verticals

Lending & Credit, Corporate Banking, Credit Scoring, Compliance & Risk

Business Model

B2B

Customer Profile

Payment Processing Fee, Revenue Share

AI Layer

Application

Keywords

embedded lendinglending APILending-as-a-ServiceLaaSSMB lendingB2B BNPLembedded financeworking capital loanswhite-label lendingshort-term financinginvoice financingaccounts payable financingautomated underwritinglending infrastructureAI credit scoring

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Defacto Comparables

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Defacto Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Series BSep 16, 2025
Series A ExtensionNov 14, 2023
DebtJul 12, 2023
Series AJun 7, 2022
SeedNov 1, 2021

Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Charlotte Gounot

Defacto - CFO

Executive Team

Defacto Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Defacto investors
InvestorRounds
Blast.clubSeries B
Global Founders CapitalSeries A, Series A Extension, Series B, Seed
Citi VenturesSeries A Extension, Series B
NorthzoneSeries A Extension, Series B, Series A
Motier VenturesSeries A Extension
HeadlineSeries A, Series A Extension, Series B, Seed
La Maison PartnersSeries B

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Defacto a public or private company?

Defacto is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Defacto?

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How much is Defacto worth (valuation)?

Valuation information for Defacto is not publicly available.

Can I buy Defacto stock?

Defacto shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.

When was Defacto's last funding round?

Defacto's most recent funding round was Series B on September 16, 2025.

Who are the main investors in Defacto?

Key investors in Defacto include Global Founders Capital, Citi Ventures, Northzone, Headline, La Maison Partners.

Will Defacto IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Defacto.

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersParis
Employee Range89
Year Founded2021
Last FundingSep 16, 2025

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