Synervest Group Secures US$4 Mln Series A To Fuel Global Fintech Expansion
KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- Fintech holding company, Synervest Group has raised US$4 million in a Series A funding round led by Jura Investment Group, with continued backing from CMT Digital, doubling its valuation to US$60 million from a year ago. (US$1=RM4.21)
In a statement, Synervest said the fresh funding follows a period of strong commercial and operational momentum across its portfolio of trading, payments, and financial technology businesses.
The funds will be used to drive international expansion, enhance regulatory capabilities, and strengthen its institutional offerings.
'Bringing Jura on board as a strategic partner, alongside the continued backing of CMT Digital, is a major endorsement of our model and long-term vision.
'This partnership enables us to scale faster, deepen our regulatory capabilities, and broaden our reach across institutional markets,' said Synervest Group Founding Partner, Alexander Oelfke.
Jura Investment Group Chief Executive Officer, Bas Kooijman added that Synervest's innovative fintech approach aligns well with the group's vision, adding that it sees strong potential in supporting Synervest's global expansion.
Meanwhile, CMT Digital Co-Founder, Jan-Dirk Lueders said the future of financial markets will be shaped by firms capable of operating across borders while maintaining high regulatory standards.
'Synervest is building precisely that—robust trading infrastructure designed for global institutions,' he said.
With legal entities and regulatory licences in key international jurisdictions, Synervest maintains operational hubs in Europe and the Middle East, serving financial institutions seeking compliant and scalable cross-border infrastructure.
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