Finst: Crypto Platform Secures €8 Million, Accelerates European Expansion
Dutch crypto platform Finst has secured Series A funding of eight million euros. Lead investor is Endeit Capital, with participation from existing investors including DEGIRO co-founder Mark Fransen and Eelko van Kooten, one of the Netherlands’ 500 richest individuals.
With this round, the fintech founded in 2023 has raised a total of 15 million euros. The company is already operationally profitable and processes several billion euros in trading volume annually—with nearly 100,000 verified users. Revenue has increased fourteen-fold in less than three years.
Finst Launches in Germany
The focus now lies on German market presence following the December 2025 launch. According to BlackRock research, Germany is Europe’s largest and fastest-growing crypto market with 5.8 million crypto investors. A rise to 7.5 million is projected for 2026. In 2024, Finst had already acquired BaFin-regulated competitor Anycoin Direct, underscoring its expansion strategy.
No Hidden Fees
Finst aims to create radical cost transparency: trading fees stand at 0.15 percent per transaction with no additional spreads or hidden costs. The company is licensed under MiCAR (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation) and thus approved in all 27 EU states.
CEO and co-founder Julien Vallet explains: “Our mission has been clear from the start: to make crypto investments safer, fairer, and significantly more transparent. With Series A funding, we want to expand our offering to all major European markets and further strengthen our presence in Germany.”
Product Portfolio Expansion
With fresh capital, Finst plans to expand its product portfolio: broader staking coverage with market-leading yields, expanded asset selection, and new platform features. The institutional offering in particular will be deepened: as a licensed liquidity provider and crypto custodian, Finst develops solutions for financial institutions, fintechs, asset managers, and companies seeking to trade and custody digital assets in a regulatory-compliant manner.
Jonne de Leeuw, partner at Endeit Capital, is convinced: “Finst has demonstrated exceptional execution strength and product innovation in a heavily regulated market. Their MiCAR-first approach and focus on transparency align perfectly with our conviction that Europe can lead the next phase of regulated growth in the digital financial services sector.”
Finst CEO Vallet adds: “We are proud to welcome Endeit as a strategic investor who strongly supports our mission and vision.”
