# Michael McFadgen

> Michael McFadgen is a Series A investor at 13books Capital backing FinTech and Financial Services. See 19 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: Angel Investor
- Fund: [13books Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/element-ventures-8419)
- Location: London, United Kingdom
- Total investments: 19
- Last investment: Jul 2026
- Lead investor: 63%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-mcfadgen-b877181/

Michael McFadgen is a Partner at 13books Capital. Prior to that, he was the Managing Director of NEX Opportunities and Euclid Opportunities and the Director of Strategic Investments at Barclays Capital.

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FinTech | 9 | 47% |
| Financial Services | 8 | 42% |
| Payments | 5 | 26% |
| Finance | 3 | 16% |
| Banking | 2 | 11% |

33 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Series A | 10 | 53% |
| Series B | 4 | 21% |
| Seed | 1 | 5% |
| Funding Round | 1 | 5% |
| Venture - Series Unknown | 1 | 5% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| France | 4 | 21% |
| United Kingdom | 4 | 21% |
| Germany | 3 | 16% |
| Sweden | 2 | 11% |
| United States | 1 | 5% |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Aria | On a mission to help small businesses grow exponentially with Payment-terms-as-a-Service. At Aria, we believe that: - When payments go fast, businesses grow fast - it’s that simple! - Managing payments and credits at scale is the way for endless growth - our API offers high stability and extensible limits - The service and support of our teamsis just as important as the financing solution we provide - we’re not just another tech product Aria was founded in 2020 and is based in Paris, France. | $8M | Series A | Jul 09, 2026 |  |
| Bitstack | It all started with an idea in 2021. Initially built to democratize Bitcoin in France, Bitstack has gone from a simple product that rounds up your everyday purchases and invests the spare change in bitcoin, to a dynamic app bringing a better way to manage all things money, with better money. Our mission is to empower people to better financetheir future by participating in a more open and inclusive financial system. We are rebuilding finance from the group up by building the first crypto-native bank that leverages Bitcoin and stablecoins to revolutionize consumer banking. | $15M | Series A | Dec 02, 2025 |  |
| Najar | We are your strategic partner in revolutionising procurement and finance operations.Najar empowers businesses with modular, AI-driven procurement solutions, giving you full visibility and control over every purchase decision and outflow.With our buying expertise and advanced tech, we integrate effortlessly with your tools, providing unmatchedvisibility, compliance, and operational efficiency.Build the future of your financial health with Najar. | $16.3M | Series A | Oct 16, 2024 |  |
| The Electric Car Scheme | Electric Car Scheme works with a wide range of car lease companies to find the best lease on the market for each car. | $9.5M | Series A | Aug 01, 2024 |  |
| Ramify | Ramify is a wealth management platform that provides ETF, SCPI, and private equity recommendations, management, and selection. Ramify also enables users to manage their investments. Ramify is headquartered in Paris and was founded in 2020. | $11.8M | Series A | Jun 18, 2024 |  |
| Aria | On a mission to help small businesses grow exponentially with Payment-terms-as-a-Service. At Aria, we believe that: - When payments go fast, businesses grow fast - it’s that simple! - Managing payments and credits at scale is the way for endless growth - our API offers high stability and extensible limits - The service and support of our teamsis just as important as the financing solution we provide - we’re not just another tech product Aria was founded in 2020 and is based in Paris, France. | $16.2M | Series A | Dec 12, 2023 |  |
| Banxware | The Fintech startup Banxware specializes in embedded lending solutions tailored to platform-based businesses, fintechs, and banks. In a rapidly evolving digital economy, flexible financing holds increasing importance. The data-driven technology seamlessly integrates lending solutions into various platforms, enabling SMEs, e-commerce sellers, andrestaurant owners to access the required liquidity. Banxware’s commitment lies in bolstering platforms, promoting growth, and enhancing customer convenience by providing essential financial infrastructure. With Banxware, platforms can instantly launch tailored embedded lending solutions across Europe. The company was founded in 2020 by Miriam Wohlfarth, Jens Röhrborn, and Fabian Heiß and employs 50+ people in their Berlin headquarters. | $16.3M | Series A | Nov 30, 2023 |  |
| Crezco | Crezco provides instant, innovative payment solutions. Crezco eliminates unnecessary costs and friction to allow the creation of products and services. Collaborate with suppliers and customers and provide role-based access for internal team members. | $12M | Series A | Nov 22, 2023 |  |
| Hepster | Hepster is an InsurTech company that develops customized insurance products and integrates them into digital processes and systems. Its B2B model is complimented by a B2C webshop. Hepster’s strength is its fully API-driven, cloud-based, and modular insurance solutions. It can build and deploy digital insurance products as per its partner'srequirements. Its current product portfolio includes bikes, e-bikes, electronics, and sports equipment insurance. | $11M | Venture - Series Unknown | Jul 10, 2023 |  |
| Hepster | Hepster is an InsurTech company that develops customized insurance products and integrates them into digital processes and systems. Its B2B model is complimented by a B2C webshop. Hepster’s strength is its fully API-driven, cloud-based, and modular insurance solutions. It can build and deploy digital insurance products as per its partner'srequirements. Its current product portfolio includes bikes, e-bikes, electronics, and sports equipment insurance. | $11M | Venture - Series Unknown | Jul 10, 2023 |  |

10 of 19 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Seventure Partners](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/seventure-partners) — VC Fund, 3 deals together
- [AG2R La Mondiale](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/ag2r-la-mondiale) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Atlantic](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/atlantic-labs) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [DRW Venture Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/drw-venture-capital) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [EQT Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/eqtventures) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Claret Capital Partners](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/harbert-european-growth-capital) — VC Fund, 2 deals together

## About 13books Capital

VC Fund · London, United Kingdom

13Books Capital provides and offers financial assistance and support to various companies. It manages investment processes and financial services of business. 13Books Capital is based in London, UK.

4 contacts available at 13books Capital.

| Name | Title | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spencer Lake | Partner | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/spencer-lake |
| Meera Bissoondeeal | Investment Associate | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/meera-bissoondeeal |
| Michael McFadgen | Partner | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/michael-mcfadgen |
| Steve Gibson | Partner | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/steve-gibson-2 |

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## FAQ

### What does Michael McFadgen invest in?

Michael McFadgen invests primarily in FinTech, Financial Services and Payments startups, most often at Series A and Series B stage. Most of the 19 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in France. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### When did Michael McFadgen last invest?

The most recent investment recorded for Michael McFadgen closed in Jul 2026. Shizune tracks 19 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

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