Malte Rau, Founder of Pliant

About Malte Rau

Malte Rau is the founder of Pliant. Pliant operates in Fintech and is based in Berlin, Germany. Pliant has raised $70M, latest Series B $40M (2025). Backers on record include Michael Hock, Motive Ventures.

Malte Rau at a glance

Company

Pliant

Industry

Fintech

Location

Berlin, Germany

Total raised

$70M

Investors on record

Michael Hock, Motive Ventures

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Malte Rau founded Pliant, a Fintech company based in Berlin, Germany.

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