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Defacto

Defacto

Private

Last Round

Series B

Sep 16, 2025

Total Funding Raised

$232.01M

Momentum

Top 50%

of companies Caplight tracks

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, Credit Scoring, API Management, Platform-as-a-Service, Corporate Banking

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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Recent news

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  • expands_offices_toJun 29, 2026

    Defacto will expand offices to Belgium, Western Europe, Europe on Jul 1st '27.

  • expands_offices_toJun 29, 2026

    Defacto will expand offices to Germany, Western Europe, Europe on Jul 1st '27.

Defacto Filings

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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?

Defacto is a private company with no public stock price. No recent secondary market data is available.

How much is Defacto worth (valuation)?

Valuation information for Defacto is not publicly available.

Can I buy Defacto stock?

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When was Defacto's last funding round?

Defacto's most recent funding round was Early Funding on September 17, 2025.

Who are the main investors in Defacto?

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

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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