Will Zilch restore UK fintech funding if its IPO launches in London?
What's happening
Zilch, the U.K. buy now, pay later fintech, has begun sounding out banks as it prepares for an initial public offering on the London Stock Exchange, with reports pointing to a 2027 flotation. The company has invited investment banks to discuss the listing after a year of growth, and is reportedly leaning toward a London listing rather than another market. Media coverage frames the move as Zilch tapping banks to support an IPO next year and exploring timing and investor interest.
Why it's trending
A combination of recent growth at Zilch and renewed interest in U.K. capital markets has pushed the company to test investor appetite for a London IPO now.
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If Zilch lists in London it won't automatically restart fintech funding in the U.K.; here's why banks and public markets may not deliver the boom everyone hopes for.
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- Zilch eyes 2027 London IPO
Zilch is in talks with banks as it prepares to go public, with the UK-based buy now, pay later provider reportedly leaning towards a London listing.
FinextraOct 1 - Will Zilch restore UK fintech funding if its IPO launches in London?
Reports have emerged that UK fintech firm Zilch is planning an IPO in London next year, following a year of growth. Zilch, the UK fintech which offers buy now, pay later (BNPL) services, is reportedly planning an initial public offering on the London Stock Exchange next year. The company has sounded out investment banks to […]
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U.K. FinTech Zilch is reportedly in discussions with banks as it prepares to go public. The company, whose offerings include buy now, pay later (BNPL) loans, is looking to list on the London Stock Exchange, the Financial Times (FT) reported Wednesday (Sept. 30). Sources familiar with the matter told the FT Zilch recently invited investment […] The post Zilch Looks to Take BNPL Firm Public in
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