Douugh Makes Bold Move: Acquires R-DBX to Revolutionize US Embedded Finance with Stakk
Douugh Acquires Radical DBX to Strengthen Embedded Finance Offerings
Douugh has agreed to acquire Radical DBX, Inc, a US-based B2B fintech platform specializing in advanced software solutions for data management.
R-DBX focuses on developing cutting-edge solutions for database technology and data integration, aiming to streamline the process of handling large amounts of data across multiple platforms. The company provides customers with:
- Database Solutions: Tools and platforms designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of database operations.
- Data Integration: Radical DBX emphasizes the importance of integrating data from diverse sources to gain comprehensive analysis and insights.
- Innovative Technology: The company invests in research and development to provide cutting-edge solutions that solve current data management challenges.
Founded by industry experts from organizations such as SoFi, Mastercard, Galileo Financial Technology, Urban FT, and Lending Club, R-DBX is at the forefront of technology. This fintech targets businesses looking to optimize their data infrastructure and improve their overall data strategy.
Expanding into the US Embedded Finance Market with Stakk
Douugh expects the acquisition to provide a stable source of income for the group by strengthening its technology and expanding its long-term customer contracts. In fiscal 2023, the group generated revenue of approximately $1.1 million.
Stakk is a group specializing in embedded banking solutions targeting startups, governments, banks, and sports teams. Stakk plans to launch services in the US, upsell to these customers, and expand its Australian operations.
Embedded financial technology enables banks, startups, and enterprises to launch their own fintech products and services to their customer base through a core set of APIs and SDKs managed through a single platform.
Stakk offers a variety of banking products, including:
- KYC/AML/Fraud Monitoring
- Card issuance and processing
- Trading Account/Wallet
- AI-based credit decisioning and collection
- Installment loans and revolving credit
- Robo-advisory and stock trading
- Automated Money Management
- Pay between accounts
- Cashback and Stockback Rewards
“A Major Leader in Launching Embedded Financial Services”
Andy Taylor, CEO and Founder of Douugh, said: “We are delighted to announce the proposed acquisition of R-DBX, a company born from UrbanFT, a leading B2B fintech services company that will enable fintechs and financial institutions through its own limited embedded finance offering.
“This acquisition will be a great help in launching embedded financial services with a focus on credit as a credit service in the US market, as well as expanding our presence in Australia and later in the Asia Pacific region. Importantly, we have developed a high-quality customer base of fintechs and financial institutions that will benefit from this acquisition.”
