The year is off to an exciting start for Galileo clients! From fundraising to expansions, these innovative fintechs, neobanks and providers from around the world are making strides in their journeys to expand the financial frontier.
Check out our roundup of Galileo clients in the news recently.
• Several Galileo clients were named finalists for the LendIt Fintech Industry Award, including Fundbox and Lili.
• American Banker interviewed Dave CEO Jason Wilk about the company’s plans after going public.
• TechCrunch profiled Mesh Payments about the $50 million in Series B funding it raised to help support the platform’s continued development.
• MoneyLion’s acquisition of embedded finance marketplace Even Financial was featured by Fintech Futures.
• Finextra ran a feature on Revolut’s expansion into Western Europe.
• The launch of Robinhood’s First Trade Recommendations for beginner investors was recently highlighted by The Verge.
• Gotham Magazine profiled TomoCredit about its quest to help GenZ build credit.
• Tribal was showcased by PYMNTS for closing its $40 million debt funding round, which included $20 million USDC from the Stellar Development Foundation.
For the latest news and insights, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
The Spring Surge: New Galileo Debit Spend Index Charts Q1 Spend and the Year Ahead
American consumers spent cautiously on debit through January and early February before early tax refunds and spring weather sparked a March spending surge, according to the inaugural Galileo Debit Spend Index.
Why Gen Z’s Debit Card Push is Eating Into Credit Card Profits
For people worried about the economy and dealing with affordability issues, one option could be to tuck that high interest rate credit card aside and reach for a trusty debit card instead. To uncover the latest debit card trends, CardRates recently sat down with Paul Dunning, Vice President of Business Development at Galileo Financial Technologies, a fintech firm owned by SoFi. He explained why Gen Z consumers are turning to debit cards and expecting rewards, the compelling case for debit card rewards, and the appeal of debit cards for the debit-first consumer.
Half of Consumers Have Chosen One Brand Over Another Because Paying or Getting a Refund Was Easier
Consumer demand for financial services embedded within brand apps is outpacing brands’ ability to deliver, with most executives recognizing the gap. New research from Galileo Financial Technologies, soon to become SoFi Technology Solutions, found that 80% of brand executives say they plan to launch integrated financial services, but only 20% have done so thus far. The 2026 Galileo Integrated Financial Services Research Report, based on surveys of more than 2,000 U.S. consumers and 150 senior executives, shows that while consumers are already using features like saved cards, rewards, and instant refunds inside brand apps, most brands have yet to launch these capabilities.
Brand Executives Fear They’re Losing Customers to Rivals With In-App Financial Tools, Galileo Research Finds
Half of consumers have chosen one brand over another because paying or getting a refund was easier
Introducing SoFi Tech Solutions: A Unified Brand Built to Power End-to-End Financial Innovation
We’re evolving from Galileo to SoFi Tech Solutions to reflect the full scope of our platform. We deliver end-to-end infrastructure for fintechs, brands, and financial institutions, now backed by SoFi’s scale and resources. Our mission stays the same: support our clients’ growth while maintaining platform neutrality and strong data protections.
