Merian Chrysalis Investment Co. Ltd Portfolio Update (8257P)
February 13 2019 - 2:00AM
UK Regulatory
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Merian Chrysalis Investment Co. Ltd
13 February 2019
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Merian Chrysalis Investment Company Limited
13 February 2019
Merian Chrysalis Investment Company Limited (the "Company")
Portfolio Update
-- Investment in Starling Bank
-- Update on portfolio composition
Investment in Starling Bank
The Company is pleased to announce an investment of
approximately GBP19 million in a GBP60 million Series C funding
round conducted by Starling Bank ("Starling"). The exact level of
investment by the Company, and therefore the total raise, is
subject to regulatory approval.
Founded by banking expert Anne Boden in 2014, Starling has built
a scalable platform that delivers a range of financial services to
customers. Core products include bank accounts for both retail and
SME customers, which allow users to bank via a mobile app, offering
digital sign-up; instant notification of transactions; insights
into spending habits; and 24/7 support. Starling has also been
successful in providing its technology to other financial services
businesses and users via its "Banking-as-a-Service" offering, which
allows customers to access its state-of-the-art payments systems
and infrastructure.
Since its app launch in May 2017, Starling has seen strong take
up of its products and services, and the capital provided by the
Company will be used to accelerate its penetration into current
markets, as well as providing funding to expand across Europe.
Starling is a fully licensed bank, authorised by the PRA and
regulated by both the PRA and FCA.
Nick Williamson, co-fund manager comments:
"Financial services is a market undergoing considerable change,
driven by technology and users' desire for better and more
convenient offerings. The Starling team has developed a highly
impressive and efficient platform, which we believe positions it
well to continue to take share in core banking markets, as well as
the ability to offer innovative new services in the future. We are
delighted to be backing Anne and her team with this investment, and
look forward to supporting them as they realise the full potential
of the business."
Richard Watts, co-fund manager adds:
"We have been very impressed by Starling's growth plans and the
infrastructure it has developed over the last few years. We believe
there is a significant opportunity for the business to leverage its
capabilities, particularly to expand in the SME market. We are
excited to be supporting Starling's ambition to transform the wider
banking sector."
Update on portfolio composition
Following the investment in Starling, the Company will have
deployed approximately 85 per cent of the net proceeds of the
initial issue.
The Company continues to explore a range of further
opportunities and will update the market as appropriate.
For further information, please
contact: Merian Global Investors:
Amelie Shepherd +44 (0) 20 7332 7500
Liberum:
Gillian Martin / Christopher
Britton +44 (0) 20 3829 5000
Maitland Administration (Guernsey)
Limited:
Aimee Gontier / Elaine Smeja +44 (0) 1481 749364
LEI: 213800F9SQ753JQHSW24
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