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Report: Capital One to buy Brex at a steep discount
A potential deal that highlights how fast fintech multiples can compress when funding cycles turn.
Fintech M&A often accelerates when private-market expectations reset. Buyers look for distribution, low-cost funding, and products that can slot into existing platforms.
What to know
- “Steep discount” deals tend to reflect both rate regimes and growth slowdowns.
- Strategic acquirers usually care about customer acquisition economics and underwriting quality.
- Integration is the hidden cost: products, compliance, and risk teams need to merge cleanly.
Source: https://news.crunchbase.com/ma/capital-one-acquisition-fintech-startup-brex/
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