Born in 2014 after seeing a massive opportunity for technology to disrupt the multi-trillion SME financing market, AREX is a competitive data-driven fintech company aiming to bridge capital market liquidity and SME cashflow needs.
Our first product is an automated receivables exchange platform where SME invoices are converted into a tradable asset class called Exchange Traded Receivables (ETRs). ETRs are then sold on an open market where a single ETR can be purchased by one or multiple investors using automated trading bots. Most of the ETRs are filled within seconds of being listed.
Unlike our competitors, AREX works exclusively with accounting partners to provide accurate financial pictures of both borrowing firms and their debtors, hence creating a more comprehensive firm’s financial picture while minimizing default risks. Due to this, SMEs typically get lower interest rates while investors get predictable returns with extremely attractive risk/return ratio.
The key to AREX’s success lies in our commitment to building a long rewarding relationship with our partners and SMEs. We listen diligently to understand what our customers need and to service them accordingly. To achieve our Northern Star vision, AREX builds an international team of devoted co-founders and employees, who are everyday committed to empowering SMEs worldwide.
Our first product is an automated receivables exchange platform where SME invoices are converted into a tradable asset class called Exchange Traded Receivables (ETRs). ETRs are then sold on an open market where a single ETR can be purchased by one or multiple investors using automated trading bots. Most of the ETRs are filled within seconds of being listed.
Unlike our competitors, AREX works exclusively with accounting partners to provide accurate financial pictures of both borrowing firms and their debtors, hence creating a more comprehensive firm’s financial picture while minimizing default risks. Due to this, SMEs typically get lower interest rates while investors get predictable returns with extremely attractive risk/return ratio.
The key to AREX’s success lies in our commitment to building a long rewarding relationship with our partners and SMEs. We listen diligently to understand what our customers need and to service them accordingly. To achieve our Northern Star vision, AREX builds an international team of devoted co-founders and employees, who are everyday committed to empowering SMEs worldwide.
Location: Spain, Catalonia, Barcelona
Employees: 11-50
Total raised: $13.79M
Founded date: 2014
Funding Rounds 2
| Date | Series | Amount | Investors |
| 05.07.2021 | - | $10.45M | - |
| 04.11.2016 | - | $3.34M | Lifeline V... |
Mentions in press and media 9
| Date | Title | Description |
| 01.03.2023 | Startup Showcase: AREX Markets – Revolutionizing SME Financing | AREX Markets is a fintech startup that is empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to access affordable short-term financing while providing investment opportunities to investors. Through its automated receivables exchange platf... |
| 06.07.2021 | Dublin-based fintech AREX Markets secures €8.8M to help SMEs solve the issue of cash flow; launches in the UK and Spain | SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) are vital for employment and job creation across the world. It is crucial to have solid cash management practise, particularly the cash flow, to ensure the sustainability and profitability of the business... |
| 06.07.2021 | Spanish fintech that offers quick cash to SMEs gets £7.5M funding, plans UK rollout | The COVID-19 pandemic has subjected the SME business to immense pressure with many suffering from slow or frozen payments. At this time, AREX Markets helps them by unlocking their time and cash flow and financing up to 95% of all invoices s... |
| 05.07.2021 | AREX Markets raises €8.8 million, launches in UK and Spain | With its novel approach to invoice factoring, Arex Markets has raised €8.8 million in a Series-A round. The Dublin-based startup uses an algorithm-based trading mechanism that opens up capital for SME’s and provides professional investors t... |
| 04.11.2016 | Invoice financing marketplace Arex picks up €3M backing | Arex, a startup that is taking a marketplace approach to invoice financing for SMBs, thus helping creating another asset class for investors, has picked up €3 million in backing. Leading the round is Finland’s Lifeline Ventures, alongside L... |
| 04.11.2016 | Invoice Trading Platform Arex Raises €3M in Funding | Arex, a Helsinki, Finland-based invoice trading platform, raised €3m (£2.7m) in funding. The round was led by Finland-based Lifeline Ventures, with participation from LocalGlobe and angel investors. The company intends to use the funds for ... |
| 04.11.2016 | Fintech startup AREX secures €3 million in funding from Lifeline and LocalGlobe | Fintech startup AREX has raised €3 million in new funding from Lifeline Ventures, LocalGlobe, and a number of angel investors to provide a platform short term financing for SMBs. AREX, derived from “account receivables exchange”, offers a p... |
| - | AREX Markets raises €8.8 million, launches in UK and Spain | With its novel approach to invoice factoring, Arex Markets has raised €8.8 million in a Series-A round. The Dublin-based startup uses an algorithm-based trading mechanism that opens up capital for SME’s and provides professional investors t... |
| - | Spanish fintech that offers quick cash to SMEs gets £7.5M funding, plans UK rollout | The COVID-19 pandemic has subjected the SME business to immense pressure with many suffering from slow or frozen payments. At this time, AREX Markets helps them by unlocking their time and cash flow and financing up to 95% of all invoices s... |