Fasset
Fasset is a Dubai-headquartered stablecoin-powered neobank offering USD accounts and cross-border settlement, valued at $1 billion after its Series C led by SBI Group.
Based in Dubai, founded 2019
The numbers
$1bnValuation
$146mTotal raised
164Headcount
41.4%Headcount growth
2019Founded
Why it’s on the list
Fasset is a stablecoin-powered neobank unicorn at a $1 billion valuation, expanding USD and cross-border settlement services.
Funding history
2019Seed$5m
2022Series A$22m
2026Series B$51m
2026Series C$68m
Backed by
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