Stifel invests in Meow, plans digital banking platform launch

Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) announced a minority investment in Meow Technologies, Inc. and a services agreement to offer a white-label version of Meow's treasury management platform through Stifel Bank to commercial banking clients, according to a press release dated Oct. 15, 2026.

The partnership will initially focus on Venture and Fund Banking, giving Stifel clients a digital platform for managing cash, payments, cards, and treasury operations across operating companies and multi-entity fund structures. Stifel expects to begin onboarding clients to the platform in early 2027.

"The innovation economy is one of Stifel's most important growth opportunities, and we have invested accordingly – in talent, in our balance sheet, and now in technology," said Stifel Chairman and CEO Ron Kruszewski.

Brandon Arvanaghi, CEO of Meow, said the technology brings capabilities including expense management, bill pay, stablecoin payments, and agentic infrastructure to Stifel clients.

Stifel reported that deposits in its Venture and Fund Banking business have grown nearly six-fold since September 2023 to more than $10 billion. The business serves more than 500 high-growth companies and more than 250 fund clients, with over 125 client-facing professionals across major U.S. technology markets.

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