Finst has raised €8 million in Series A funding as it looks to scale its regulated cryptocurrency platform across Europe. The round was led by Endeit Capital, with participation from existing investors including Eelko van Kooten and Mark Fransen. The raise brings Finst’s total funding to €15 million.
Founded in 2023 and headquartered in Amsterdam, Finst positions itself as a low-fee, transparency-first alternative to incumbent crypto exchanges. The company says it is approaching 100,000 verified users, processes several billion euros in annual trading volume, and has grown revenue roughly 14× over three years while remaining operationally profitable.
Growth has been supported by Finst’s acquisition of rival Anycoin Direct in 2024 and by regulatory progress. The company recently received approval for its MiCAR licence from the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets, which it plans to use as a springboard for expansion into multiple EU markets.
Finst was founded to challenge what it describes as high fees and opaque pricing across much of the crypto industry. Its platform offers EUR-denominated crypto trading with a flat 0.15% fee, without added spread or hidden costs, alongside custody, staking, and fiat on- and off-ramps.
“Our mission has been clear from day one: to make crypto investing safer, fairer and radically more transparent,” said Julien Vallet, co-founder and CEO of Finst. “With this Series A funding, we’re ready to bring that mission to every major European market.”
The new capital will be used to fund European expansion and accelerate product development, including broader staking coverage, an expanded asset selection, and additional tools for both retail and professional users. Finst also plans to grow its institutional offering, targeting financial institutions, fintechs, asset managers, and corporates seeking regulated digital-asset exposure.
“Finst has shown exceptional execution and product innovation in a highly regulated market,” said Jonne de Leeuw, partner at Endeit Capital. “Their MiCAR-first approach and focus on transparency align with our belief that Europe can lead the next phase of regulated digital-finance growth.”
