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Had a great time talking to Gené Teare and Crunchbase News about our fintech investment focus areas for 2024. So many great opportunities across infrastructure, fintech for ‘forgotten industries’, wealth-tech, where the CFO meets CTO software stack, and beyond! In many of these of these interesting companies, it’s not the payment itself that really differentiates the business, but the software workflow built around money movement that separate them from the pack. https://lnkd.in/erwEfdMa

Mark Fiorentino shares his perspective on the hidden fintech opportunities from 2023 and areas to keep an eye on in 2024 & beyond 👇

🚀 Fintech Funding Decline: A Return to Normalcy? 🚀 Fintech funding has hit a four-year low, but there's a silver lining! Carey Ransom, Managing Director of BankTech Ventures, shares insights with Bank Automation News on the current market dynamics. I highly encourage everyone to read the full article but, sharing a few key highlights! 🔍 Key Highlights: Funding Drop: Global fintech funding plummeted to $7.3 billion in Q1, a 54% YoY decrease (CB Insights). Deal Increase: Despite funding declines, fintech deals rose by 15%, indicating sustained investor interest but smaller deal sizes. Investment Strategy Shift: BankTech Ventures, focusing on fintechs for small and medium-sized FIs, adapts its strategy to the changing macroeconomy. Recent Investments: BankTech Ventures invested in Equabil, Filejet, and Monit Fintech's future remains promising as investors adapt to the new landscape. 🌟 #Fintech #VentureCapital #InvestmentStrategy #FinancialInnovation #BankTechVentures #MarketTrends https://lnkd.in/g8SqVn2w

🔥 UK fintech needs to have its eyes wide open on PR In times of declining fintech #VC, it’s crucial to engage in discussions about fintechs, their technologies, innovations, and emerging startups. In my latest piece for Bulldog Reporter and Agility PR Solutions, I delve into the benefits of strengthening and investing in #PR to support your #fintech growth in these turbulent times – from raising awareness among investors to building a resilient brand. Check the full article in the comments section👇

Fintech has long been an interest of mine. So, I really enjoyed this Insider article that details the 54 #fintech firms which currently have huge #investment potential. It provides lots of good insight on future trends and what makes these brands specifically appealing to investors. https://lnkd.in/d9Vus8tC

After a decade of record-setting investment, deal-making and VC backing, fintechs find themselves falling back to Earth, fast. https://lnkd.in/eDtJS4xe #fintech #funding #investmentmanagement #finserv

After a decade of record-setting investment, deal-making and VC backing, fintechs find themselves falling back to Earth, fast. https://lnkd.in/esKvWVKa #fintech #funding #investmentmanagement #finserv

Last week was an interesting one in the Fintech space. I posted about a number of companies who secured investment/funding. New article below explains how 3 companies alone secured a total of $650m in funding. Are we starting to see a slight shift in the right direction?.. #fintech #investment #funding #fundingnews #investmentnews

The below interview came through my inbox via This Week in Fintech- one of my favorite reads every week! Fascinating interview about the future of fintech and given my personal focus on partnering with FI's around the country, the below quote certainly resonated. As we are meeting with FI's around the country, I can validate that many are wrestling with how they balance the need for partners with the complexity of managing them- something all fintechs will need to take into account when designing their programs. "Moreover, large financial institutions are increasingly aware that many of the technologies they’ll need going forward needn’t be built in-house. Instead, they can be addressed more quickly by third-party firms." David Haber, Andreeson Horowitz https://lnkd.in/gSEiDgKc

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