Husk, a Belgian FinTech startup aiming to modernize financial infrastructure for startups, has raised €1 million in a pre-seed funding round.
The investment was led by Techstars, Birdhouse Ventures, and NewSchool.vc, with participation from a group of angel investors. The funding marks a pivotal milestone for Husk as it looks to transform how early-stage companies manage their finances across Europe.
Founded with a mission to address the shortcomings of traditional banking systems, Husk offers a next-generation financial platform tailored to the unique needs of startups. Its solution integrates payment services with actionable financial insights and real-time controls, empowering founders with greater flexibility and transparency.
Through strategic partnerships with Stripe and Mastercard, Husk provides startups with scalable financial tools, including virtual and physical payment cards, increased liquidity, and elevated transaction limits. These offerings are designed to support growth while simplifying financial operations.
The newly secured capital will be used to scale Husk’s operations and accelerate its geographic expansion. With a European financial license already in place, the company plans to launch first in the Benelux region, followed by a broader rollout across the European Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom. Additionally, the funds will drive ongoing product development as Husk continues to enhance the platform’s capabilities.
The founding team, driven by personal frustrations with legacy banking systems, aims to solve the pain points many startups encounter—such as rigid financial tools, prolonged approval times, and limited visibility into spending. By building a solution specifically for startups, Husk hopes to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs with the financial agility they need to scale.
