London’s BKN301 Group secures €32 million and acquires Planky to strengthen its AI-driven FinTech architecture

BKN301 Group, a UK-based FinTech architecture provider, has secured €32 million through a combination of a recent Series B round and a new credit facility from BlackRock. This financial boost, coupled with the acquisition of Planky, a UK-based firm specialising in AI-driven financial analytics and open banking, strengthens the company's position in the rapidly evolving FinTech landscape. The funding will be used to accelerate the company’s vision of a next-generation FinTech infrastructure, focusing on intelligence, openness, and financial inclusion across emerging markets. The €32 million investment includes a €21 million Series B round and an undisclosed amount from a credit facility provided by funds managed by BlackRock. Furthermore, BKN301's acquisition of Planky brings in proprietary AI and data analytics capabilities, integrating machine learning models for real-time financial insights. BKN301's platform, built on three core components, aims to modernize legacy architectures without disrupting current operations, improving time-to-market and scalability. This move underscores a broader trend of investment in European FinTech infrastructure, particularly in the UK. Other UK-based companies, such as Navro and Light, also secured funding in 2025, highlighting the UK's active role in banking technology and AI-driven financial infrastructure. The focus on modernising core architectures and integrating AI-enabled analytics reflects a regional shift towards scalable, data-centric financial services. The acquisition of Planky enables BKN301 to offer enhanced AI-driven capabilities within its cloud-native platform. The company aims to facilitate greater financial innovation by leveraging AI, scalability, and regulatory readiness. BKN301’s strategic moves position it to contribute significantly to the future of financial services.