Partner Matt Alfieri spoke with Melinda Huspen of American Banker about the challenges fintechs face when becoming banks, noting that higher capital requirements, regulatory complexity, and the need for operational scale are potential hurdles companies must navigate to succeed. To read the full article, click here> ← Back to Insights
Partner Matt Alfieri spoke with Melinda Huspen of American Banker about fintech funding in Q1 2025, suggesting that longer fundraising cycles could help fintechs secure the right partners and capital for growth. To read the full article, click here> ← Back to Insights
Clearwater Analytics has announced that they will acquire Centana portfolio company Beacon, as part of two strategic acquisitions to deliver private market investment intelligence. To read the full announcement, click here> ← Back to Insights
Axios reporter Aaron Weitzman sat down with Eric Byunn and Dr. Char Hu, founder and CEO of The Helper Bees, to discuss the company’s $35 million Series C announcement in an exclusive interview. The conversation delved into The Helper Bees’ offerings, the broader impact of their mission to redefine long-term care for older adults, and [...]
Series C Funding, Led By Centana Growth Partners, Earmarked for Medicaid Expansion and Payment Innovation AUSTIN, Texas — Jan. 28, 2025 — The Helper Bees, a technology platform revolutionizing how older adults live and age safely in their own homes, has announced the successful completion of a $35 million funding round. Led by Centana Growth [...]
San Francisco, CA – January 14, 2025 – Vividly, the leading trade promotion management (TPM) platform for consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands, today announced the close of its $30 million Series B funding round, led by Centana Growth Partners, a specialized growth equity firm that invests in the evolving financial services ecosystem. The Series B [...]
Partner, Eric Byunn, sat down with GrowthCap founder RJ Lumba on the Growth Investor Podcast to discuss: Eric’s career journey, spanning from Netscape to a fintech startup, and ultimately to co-founding and growing Centana Growth Partners Centana’s approach to working with portfolio companies, blending deep financial services expertise with building and enhancing teams Eric’s take [...]
The Top 40 Under 40 Growth Investors of 2024 highlights exceptional leaders driving innovation and shaping the future of growth investing. This year’s honorees include seasoned leaders and rising stars, all recognized for their ability to build strong partnerships with portfolio companies, limited partners, and stakeholders. To read the full article, click here> ← Back [...]
Ryan Lawler of Axios sat down with Eric Byunn and Ben Cukier for an exclusive look into our $600 million Fund III closing. The article shares more about this milestone and highlights our commitment to partnering with innovative companies in financial services, fintech, and enterprise software. To read the full article, click here> ← Back [...]
