Modern Treasury has introduced its AI platform specifically designed for enterprise payments, enabling companies to transition from manual processes to intelligent, proactive workflows. The platform features a real-time AI agent that assists with operational queries, ensuring compliance and leveraging institutional knowledge to enhance payment management.

Saphyre has raised $70 million in growth equity from FTV Capital to expand its AI-driven platform that automates financial workflows. The funding will support Saphyre's international growth, product development, and integration within the financial services sector, enhancing efficiency for over 75 global financial institutions.

Tipalti has secured $200 million in growth financing from Hercules Capital to enhance its investments in artificial intelligence and product innovation, as well as to support customer growth. The firm, which recently surpassed $200 million in annual recurring revenue, focuses on accounts payable automation and serves around 5,000 global companies. This financing follows Tipalti's acquisition of treasury automation startup Statement, aimed at improving its AI capabilities.

Fintech in 2025 is transitioning towards foundational systems and automation, with AI now integral to financial workflows. The 2025 Fintech 100 highlights companies leading this change, focusing on specialized AI applications, automation of financial operations, and the integration of digital assets into everyday transactions. The cohort includes a record number of international winners and showcases significant growth in headcount among these innovators.

Intuit is transforming QuickBooks into an AI-driven, end-to-end financial platform for small and mid-sized businesses, utilizing multi-agent automation to streamline workflows and enhance productivity. This strategic pivot aims to create a competitive advantage by addressing administrative burdens, improving cash flow visibility, and enabling premium pricing, positioning Intuit as a resilient growth stock even amidst economic volatility. With a projected 30% revenue CAGR through 2026, Intuit's advancements in AI could solidify its dominance in the SME fintech sector.