Pulse of Fintech

Source: Press release

2021 has been a remarkable year for the fintech market, with a record number of deals in every major region — including the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific. Fintech investment was incredibly strong, with both VC and PE investment soaring to record highs. The breadth of fintech solutions attracting investment continued to expand and grow, with surging interest in cryptocurrencies and blockchain, wealth tech, and cybersecurity.

Looking across 2021 as a whole, there is a strong sense of renewal, with numerous trends working together to drive both established companies and startups to reimagine what financial services means and what it will likely look like in the post-pandemic world. Consider some of the key trends we’ve seen across the fintech sector over the past year.

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