Wealthon, a fintech focused on SME financing, has secured $133 million in its latest funding round. This includes $126.5 million in debt and equity financing, with backing from 3TS Capital Partners and a group of angel investors. The company, founded by fintech veteran Aleksander Majchrzak and entrepreneur Aleksander Przetakiewicz, plans to use the funds to expand its product offerings, scale lending operations, and pursue international growth.

In an era of almost impossible fundraising, this is pretty darn impressive.

"The new funding will strengthen our market position and significantly expand Wealthon's reach,” said Przetakiewicz. “This is great news for small and medium-sized enterprises, for whom we are building our innovative financial solutions ecosystem and whom we aim to support long-term in growing their businesses.”

Expanding Access to SME Financing

Wealthon addresses a gap in Poland’s financial market by offering digital-first financial services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company provides a suite of products that include revenue-based loans, virtual wallets, credit limit cards, and mobile POS systems. Wealthon's proprietary scoring system enables near-instant loan approvals, allowing businesses to access funds in as little as seven minutes.

Wealthon has seen significant growth, tripling its financing volume in 2024. The company provided $115.5 million in gross financing last year, including $23 million in SME loans. Wealthon's ability to scale quickly has positioned it as a leader in Poland’s lendtech sector.

The company is now seeking a National Payment Institution license, which will allow it to further expand its financial services. Wealthon expects to generate $14.7 million in revenue in 2025, with EBITDA projected at $6.7 million.

“With Wealthon’s integrated product offering designed around the needs of small and medium-sized businesses, the loans the company originates provide a compelling investment opportunity for Fortress funds,” said Ola Eriksson, Managing Director at Fortress Investment Group, one of Wealthon’s investors.

Unlike traditional banks, Wealthon offers a fully digital experience with minimal paperwork and flexible repayment structures. Its flagship product, Wealthon POSCASH, provides loans based on payment terminal revenues, ensuring businesses can access credit without the burden of fixed monthly repayments. The company also offers a mobile-first financial management platform, Wealthon WALLET, integrated with Mastercard.

Fintech has been a dirty word for the past few years and it’s interesting that a player like Wealthon can, first, raise over $100 million so easily in a difficult market and, second, can build out a POS and lending company in a fairly small market. I’m excited to see where this crew goes next.

The workplace isn’t exactly known for being a warm and fuzzy place. Stress, pressure, and the relentless pursuit of profit usually take priority over things like employee happiness. But what if that’s the wrong approach?

On this episode of Keep Going, I talked to Shereen Eltobgy, the Chief of Belief at Kindr Workplaces—a new initiative that aims to make kindness a core part of company culture. It sounds idealistic, but it’s rooted in hard science. Studies show that happier employees lead to better productivity, stronger customer relationships, and ultimately, more successful companies. So why aren’t more businesses making this a priority?

The Zappos Experiment

Shereen’s journey into workplace happiness started in an unlikely place—Zappos. Before it became an e-commerce giant, Zappos was just another online shoe retailer. But under Tony Hsieh’s leadership, the company made a radical bet: culture matters. Employees weren’t just workers; they were part of something bigger. Their values were aligned with the company’s mission, and their well-being wasn’t an afterthought—it was the strategy.

The results were undeniable. Zappos employees weren’t just showing up for a paycheck—they believed in what they were building. And happy employees translated into happy customers, which translated into serious business success.

That’s what Kinder Workplaces is trying to replicate: a workplace culture where people don’t just survive—they thrive.

Can Kindness Scale?

This is where most skeptics come in. It’s easy to build a strong culture when you’re a small, fast-growing company like Zappos was in its early days. But what happens when you’re a legacy company that’s been around for 50 years? What happens when your employees are there just to collect a paycheck?

According to Shereen, it’s possible—but it starts with leadership. She’s seen firsthand how large organizations, including a 60,000-person healthcare company, completely transformed by prioritizing connection, resilience, and empathy. The CEO led the charge—not with empty buzzwords, but by actually showing up for employees, making culture a company-wide priority. The result? A massive jump in customer satisfaction and engagement.

The Business of Happiness

For years, companies have talked about employees being their greatest asset. But when times get tough, that’s often the first thing that gets ignored. Stress and burnout are treated as unavoidable side effects of high performance. But the research—and real-world case studies—prove otherwise.

When people are engaged, valued, and supported, they work harder, innovate more, and stay longer. It’s not just good for morale—it’s good for business.

Shereen calls it mindful kindness—a structured, intentional way to integrate kindness into leadership, communication, and even sales. It’s not about random acts of kindness. It’s about changing how companies operate from the ground up.

How to Start (Without Losing Your Edge)

For founders, CEOs, and managers who think this all sounds nice but impractical, Shereen offers a reality check: kindness doesn’t mean weakness. It doesn’t mean ignoring deadlines or letting things slide. It means leading in a way that brings out the best in people.

Some simple, actionable ways to start:

• Reduce judgment—on yourself and others.

• Speak more kindly—to employees, customers, and even competitors.

• Prioritize well-being—physical, mental, emotional. Happy people work better.

• Shift the bottom line—not just profit, but the human bottom line.

It’s a mindset shift, and it’s one that more companies are starting to embrace.

Keep Growing, Keep Glowing, Keep Going

At the end of our conversation, Shereen left us with a simple mantra: keep growing, keep glowing, keep going.

The world is changing. AI is automating tasks, traditional hierarchies are breaking down, and employees want more than just a paycheck. They want purpose, connection, and meaning.

Companies that figure this out will win. The ones that don’t? They’ll keep struggling with retention, engagement, and burnout.

So the question isn’t “Should we focus on kindness?” The question is “Can we afford not to?”

If you want to learn more, check out bekindr.org—and maybe start thinking about how a little kindness could go a long way in your own company.