N26 Major Milestones
2013
N26 was founded by Valentin Stalf and Maximilian Tayenthal who reimagined the retail banking experience for today’s mobile lifestyle.
2015
The initial product was launched. Since then N26 has attracted 2.3 million customers across 24 European markets.
2016
N26 Bank GmbH received a banking license from the ECB and Bafin.
2017
N26 announced plans to enter the US and UK markets. It opened its first international office in New York.
2018
The firm raised $160 million in its Series C funding round co-led by Allianz X and Tencent Holdings Ltd. The funding represents the largest equity financing round (non IPO) in the fintech industry in Germany to date and one of the largest in Europe. Total funds raised are $215 million from some of the world’s most well-known investors, including Li Ka-Shing’s Horizons Ventures, Valar Ventures, members of the Zalando Management Team, and Earlybird Venture Capital.
2019
N26 announces its $300 million Series D funding led by Insight Venture Partners. The round also includes participation from GIC, Singapore's sovereign wealth fund, and existing investors.