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November 15, 2022

Forget neobanks: In 2022, it's B2B fintech that investors find 'sexy'

As the economy cools, the ever-growing B2B fintech sector is having its moment in the sun


Amy O'Brien

6 min read

Sequence raised a high-profile round for its B2B fintech product

Shiny coral debit cards and buzzy investing apps stole all the limelight as the European fintech scene came of age from around 2015. 

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Amy O'Brien

Amy O'Brien is a freelance reporter covering Italian tech. She was previously Sifted's fintech reporter

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