BKN301 Group has officially entered a new phase of growth. The Fintech Architecture Provider secured a credit facility from funds and accounts managed by BlackRock, bringing its total Series B funding to €33 million. This financial injection marks a distinct step forward for the company as it looks to solidify its position in the market.
Alongside this fresh capital, the company completed the acquisition of Planky. This UK-based technology firm specializes in Open Banking and financial analytics powered by artificial intelligence. The combination of new funding and this strategic purchase sets the stage for significant developments in BKN301’s infrastructure.
The financial sector across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa is moving fast. Banks and fintechs face increasing pressure to modernize legacy systems without breaking their existing operations. BKN301 addresses this by providing the necessary infrastructure—or "rails"—that allow institutions to launch digital services quickly.
"This milestone marks a defining moment for BKN301," said Stiven Muccioli, Founder & CEO of BKN301. "With the growth financing and Planky’s AI capabilities, we’re accelerating toward our vision of a next-generation fintech infrastructure — one that’s intelligent, open, and designed to empower financial inclusion at scale across emerging markets."
The newly raised capital has a clear purpose. BKN301 intends to scale its digital banking architecture across EMEA markets. A major part of this strategy involves integrating Planky’s proprietary technology directly into the BKN301 platform. This adds a layer of intelligence that was previously harder to access for many clients.
By incorporating Planky’s machine learning models, the platform gains real-time financial insights and behavioral scoring capabilities. This allows financial institutions to offer personalized banking experiences and predictive analytics. It helps clients automate processes while keeping compliance standards high.
BKN301 operates with a clear mission: support banks and fintechs in modernizing their systems while preserving the value of what already works. With offices in London, Milan, San Marino, and Doha, the group has expanded steadily since 2021. Their approach focuses on a cloud-native proprietary suite that connects legacy architectures to modern tools without causing disruption.
The platform relies on three main pillars. The API Orchestrator connects core banking to outside capabilities like payments or Open Banking. The Data Decoupling Layer standardizes information to ensure consistency. Finally, the Business Logic Engine drives the operations. Together, these components create a vendor-neutral foundation that prepares data for AI applications.
This latest financing round highlights confidence from major market players. The inclusion of the credit facility from BlackRock funds and accounts complements the existing Series B investors. It provides the resources needed to pursue an ambitious roadmap over the next 18 months, including further M&A opportunities.
"We’re building the rails for the next wave of financial innovation," added Muccioli. "AI is transforming how financial services operate, and BKN301 is at the forefront — combining intelligence, scalability, and regulatory readiness to help our clients innovate faster."
