Momentum is growing with significant deals, companies preparing for IPOs, and increased AI activity.
Global fintech venture funding rose 27% to $51.8 billion in 2025, above pre-pandemic levels, even as deal count fell.
Marvin EvansJanuary 28, 2026
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Dubai Fintech District to debut as a startup-centered hub driven by Web3 pioneer Hatu Sheikh.
Web3 entrepreneur Hatu Sheikh has pushed his work beyond local markets, and Dubai's plan for a dedicated fintech district reflects its push to become a Web3 hub.
Marvin EvansJanuary 27, 2026
B2B fintech startup Mysa secures $3.4 million in funding co-led by Blume Ventures and Piper Serica.
Blume Ventures and Piper Serica co-led a $3.4 million round for Bangalore B2B fintech Mysa, following a $2.8 million seed.
Marvin EvansJanuary 27, 2026
Blume Ventures and Piper Serica Lead $3.4 Million Investment Round for Fintech Startup Mysa
Bengaluru fintech Mysa raised $3.4 million in a pre-Series A co-led by Blume Ventures and Piper Serica, with Antler and others returning.
Marvin EvansJanuary 27, 2026
Mysa secures $3.4 million funding from Blume Ventures and Piper Serica.
Mysa, a Bengaluru fintech, raised $3.4 million led by Blume Ventures and Piper Serica, with Ikemori Ventures and QED Innovation Labs joining.
Marvin EvansJanuary 27, 2026
Kollab invests $2 million in the Philippine payments startup PayRex
Kollab invested $2 million in the Series A of Evolut10n Labs, which operates Philippine payments startup PayRex.
Marvin EvansJanuary 26, 2026
St. Gallen introduces online platform for starting a business
St. Gallen has launched Startup-Guide, an online platform where founders can register a business and update the commercial register.
Marvin EvansJanuary 26, 2026
From financial technology to electric vehicles, startup funding gains momentum in January.
Venture funding for Indian startups picked up in January, usually a quiet month, with fintech and electric vehicles attracting deals.
Marvin EvansJanuary 24, 2026
Alpaca secures $150 million funding and achieves unicorn status
Drive Capital led Alpaca's $150 million Series D at a $1.15 billion valuation, making the brokerage infrastructure provider a unicorn.
Marvin EvansJanuary 23, 2026
Capital One to acquire fintech startup Brex for $5.15 billion, valued at less than half of its highest worth
Capital One will buy Brex for $5.15 billion in cash and stock, less than half its peak valuation, in what may be the largest bank-fintech deal yet.
Marvin EvansJanuary 23, 2026
Solar energy surpasses fintech as the leading investment draw in Africa.
Solar and other renewables now draw more venture and private funding in Africa than fintech, which led the continent's startup scene for years.
Marvin EvansJanuary 23, 2026
Travers Smith Introduces Support Service for Fintech Startups
Travers Smith has launched a one-year programme offering legal and business support to early-stage fintech startups.
Marvin EvansJanuary 22, 2026