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Business Series A+ financing round

Qashier raises Series A+ funding

Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Sentiment
70
Attention
4
Articles
7
Market Impact
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Market Impact

The successful Series A+ financing round for Qashier indicates strong investor confidence in the Southeast Asian fintech market and the company's business model. This funding will enable Qashier to expand its services, potentially increasing competition and innovation in the region's digital payments and SME financial services sectors.

Financial Technology Software Venture Capital
Event Summary

Qashier, a Singapore-headquartered unified merchant operating system for Southeast Asia, announced a US$6.125 million Series A+ financing round, comprising equity and debt. The round was led by Ronald S. Baron, IFP Securities and BlackSoil, with participation from strategic angel investors. The capital will be used to support regional expansion and product development. Qashier has achieved profitability since December 2025, processes US$1 billion in annualised payment volume for over 20,000 merchants across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines, and grew annualised recurring revenue by 61% in 2025. The company also secured its Major Payment Institution licence in Singapore in February 2025 and launched QashierLoans, a revenue-based lending product, in June 2025. Co-founders Bong Go and Kirk Franklin aim to build the default operating infrastructure for commerce across Southeast Asia.

Key Actions
100 Qashier raised capital
90 Ronald S. Baron led financing round Qashier
70 IFP Securities participated in round Qashier
70 BlackSoil participated in round Qashier
60 Qashier secured licence
50 Qashier launched product
Entities Involved
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Qashier
Qashier announced a US$6.125 million Series A+ financing round, which will support its regional expansion and product development. The company has achieved profitability and significant growth in payment volume and recurring revenue.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 75.0
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Bong Go
As Co-Founder and CEO of Qashier, Bong Go articulated the company's vision and strategy for building an operating system for Southeast Asia's SME economy, leading the company through this successful funding round.
Importance 90.0 Sentiment 70.0
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Ronald S. Baron
Ronald S. Baron led the Series A+ financing round for Qashier, demonstrating its continued support and belief in Qashier's vision and growth potential.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 60.0
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Kirk Franklin
As Co-Founder of Qashier, Kirk Franklin is instrumental in the company's vision and operational success, contributing to the achievements that led to this financing round.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 70.0
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IFP Securities
IFP Securities participated in the Series A+ financing round for Qashier, contributing to the capital raised for expansion and development.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 50.0
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BlackSoil
BlackSoil participated in the Series A+ financing round for Qashier, providing capital to fuel the company's growth initiatives.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 50.0
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Singapore
Singapore is the headquarters for Qashier and the location where it secured its Major Payment Institution licence, indicating its importance as a regulatory and operational hub for the company.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Malaysia
Malaysia is one of the Southeast Asian markets where Qashier operates and has achieved profitability and significant payment volume.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Philippines
The Philippines is one of the Southeast Asian markets where Qashier operates and has achieved profitability and significant payment volume.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Thailand
Thailand is one of the Southeast Asian markets where Qashier operates and has achieved profitability and significant payment volume.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
Relationships
Singapore related ↔ Malaysia
Singapore related ↔ Philippines
Singapore related ↔ Thailand
Malaysia related ↔ Philippines
Malaysia related ↔ Thailand
Philippines related ↔ Thailand
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