Modern football is no longer just about what happens on the pitch. Behind every high-profile signing, every European night, and every long-term ambition sits a strategic finance function that has evolved into a powerhouse of the game. In this exclusive look behind the scenes, we explore the partnership between Aston Villa Football Club and its official FX partner, Ebury.
Santander has agreed to participate in c.£550 million funding rounds for Ebury, its global fintech platform focused on cross-border payments and international trade solutions. The funding rounds are being made by a group comprising Centerbridge Partners alongside reinvesting shareholders Santander,Vitruvian Partners and 83North. Santander invest £50 million and remain Ebury’s majority shareholder with a 55% stake,reinforcing its long-term commitment and Ebury’s strategic role as the group’s SME cross-border payments platform and a key source of product innovation.
At Ebury Sports Finance, we support organisations in navigating that complexity, enabling cross-border payments, managing FX exposure and bringing control to international financial operations, no matter how many markets are involved
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Unveiling Ebury’s new brand and visual identity. This marks an exciting moment on our journey. As businesses operate across more currencies, more markets, and with greater complexity than ever before, it’s vital they have clarity, control, and a trusted platform. Our new brand reflects this evolution. It signals our role as a leading fintech, powered by sophisticated technology and delivered with a human touch—a clearer expression of who we are and our ambition to support a frictionless global economy where businesses can trade and grow without barriers.
