Fintech Flowpay acquires Tapline

Czech fintech Flowpay has acquired German company Tapline. The Berlin-based start-up focuses on financing small to medium-sized technology and SaaS companies and has established a strong position in the highly regulated markets of Germany The Berlin-based start-up focuses on financing small to medium-sized technology and SaaS companies and has established a strong position in the highly regulated markets of Germany and the United Kingdom. Over the course of three years, it has processed financing applications totaling EUR 500 million and has itself raised EUR 50 million from investors.

Flowpay is a Czech fintech start-up focused on short- and medium-term financing for small and medium-sized enterprises up to CZK 2.5 million. In 2025, it received a €30 million investment from London-based investment manager Fasanara Capital and was named Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Central Europe award in the Impact Star and AI Value Driver categories. The acquisition strengthens its position ahead of a new investment round.

The market for financing small and medium-sized enterprises has grown to an annual volume of EUR 100 billion in Germany and £65 to £90 billion in the UK . Alternative non-bank financing covers 20 to 30 percent of the market. The gradual integration of technologies, know-how, and teams should strengthen Flowpay's opportunities for expansion throughout Europe.