Advent International Considers Monzo Investment Amid Nubank’s £10bn Acquisition Talks

Advent eyes Monzo stake as Nubank explores £10bn acquisition. UK fintech in early talks with Brazilian firm.

September 27, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — Private equity giant Advent International is considering a significant investment in British digital bank Monzo as the company engages in preliminary discussions about a potential acquisition valued at up to £10 billion.

According to sources, Monzo could be acquired for between £8 billion and £10 billion, with one individual noting that the valuation range includes $10.6 billion to $13.25 billion. The London-based neobank has been approached by Nu Holdings, the parent company of Brazil’s Nubank, and has enlisted financial advisors from Morgan Stanley and Qatalyst to guide the process.

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Nubank, which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol NU, is one of several options being explored by Monzo’s board, according to Sky News. The potential deal could mark a major shift for the UK fintech, which had previously considered a public listing but now faces a pivotal decision as it weighs its future.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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