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Despite varying market conditions, fintechs worldwide have bagged funding at different scales this month, from credit facilities to substantial investments for multinational corporations. Here, we run through five of the top funding stories of the month, featuring Clip, Gynger, Fibe, and more. Read here: https://lnkd.in/e-csRRGS #FinTech #FinTechNews

Why should fintech startups care about financial inclusion? At FinTech Connect 2023, we speak to Susanne Chishti, CEO and Founder of FINTECH Circle, a group of angel investors, who also focus on education and publishing and premiered their fourth fintech film at the conference. The film, which is produced in partnership with ITN, focuses on equity and inclusion and backing fintech that can have a meaningful impact on people’s lives. We hear all about that, as well as Chishti’s perspective on the current funding landscape, industry trends such as green fintech and financial inclusion and how startups in this area can produce a profitable business that also maintains it’s positive impact. https://lnkd.in/ekAB2Tff #FFNews #Fintech #Finance #Banking #Paytech #Payments #Insurtech #Insurance #ftc23 #fintechconnect

Discover key trends in secondary markets with PrivateCircle's latest study, revealing fintech and SaaS at the forefront despite an 80% drop in deals. Venture capital optimism remains as dry powder abounds. #Fintech #SaaS #VentureCapital #PrivateCircle #fintech #banking #news #finance https://lnkd.in/gGug8Efs

Want to know the investment strategy of one of the largest fintech companies in the world? In this interview with Tal Sigura, Senior Manager of Venture Investments at FIS, we find out what their current focus is and how they're helping smaller fintech companies to grow. Through their well established accelerator program, FIS are looking to find and scale up the best in the business. Speaking at Fintech Meetup in Las Vegas earlier this year, we hear about the benefits of being part of the accelerator and what FIS get out of it. https://lnkd.in/gh-35Dgz #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

🚀 Fintech Bounces Back! 🚀 After a challenging period marked by a significant drop in valuations, industry leaders and venture capitalists agree that fintech has finally hit the bottom and is poised for a rebound. This turning point signals renewed confidence and opportunities in the sector. Exciting times ahead for innovation and growth! 📈✨ #Fintech #Innovation #Growth #Investment

Exploring the robust $4.6B VC infusion in enterprise fintech: Q2 2024 trends reveal steady investments and growth in capital markets and financial infrastructures. #fintech @Crowdfundinside

Exciting insights from Crowdfund Insider via Omar Faridi on the latest PitchBook report detailing the enterprise fintech landscape in Q2 2024. A whopping $4.6 billion in VC funding across 315 deals showcases robust growth! Key deals involve industry leaders like Clear Street and AlphaSense. Delve into this deep dive on fintech investments and trends. https://lnkd.in/eJYBRX8P #Fintech #FintechNews

Venture capital for fintech companies may see a comeback in the second half of 2024, but the heady days of crazy valuations and wide-open wallets won't return. Investors will demand concrete business plans and won't be patient with fintechs that don't demonstrate potential for profitability. #creditunions #bankingindustry #financialservices #mortgagelending #fintech #managementconsulting #money #future

Is Fintech No Longer the Golden Child? Fintech venture funding reached a peak in Q4 2021, securing 20% of all venture funding that year, according to Dealroom. While the overall share of funding going to fintech has since decreased, significant investment continues, focusing on key areas. Innovation thrives in lending and insurtech, particularly in untapped AI opportunities. Additionally, there's a growing emphasis on payment technology within the expansive government sector to streamline transactions and modernize infrastructure. The US remains a leading fintech hub, attracting forward-thinking venture capitalists in search of the next big trend. If your company demonstrates clear product-market fit in an underserved financial segment, opportunities abound. Check out this recent article for more in-depth coverage of fintech VC funding. If you’re strategizing your fintech company’s next funding round, contact me to explore optimal strategies and connect with relevant VCs. #fractionalcfo #fintech #venturecapital #venturefunding #insurtech https://bit.ly/3VU3XcO

Fintech has hit a bottom after plunge in valuations and squeeze on funding, execs and VCs say. In 2021, global fintech funding reached an all-time peak of $238.9 billion, according to KPMG. Companies such as Block, Affirm, Klarna, and Revolut had hit seismically high multibillion-dollar valuations. But by 2022, investment levels sank sharply and fintechs globally raised just $164.1 billion. In 2023, funding sank even further to $113.7 billion, a five-year low. https://lnkd.in/eXe43Jqd