Shiny coral debit cards and buzzy investing apps stole all the limelight as the European fintech scene came of age from around 2015.
Analysis
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
6 min read
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Amy O'Brien is a freelance reporter covering Italian tech. She was previously Sifted's fintech reporter

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