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January 20, 2021

21 fintechs to watch in 2021, according to top founders

Some of best-known fintech founders nominate the startups they're excited by in 2021, and why.


Isabel Woodford

7 min read

World-class founders aren't just experts in their own companies. They are also generally credible sources of expertise about their sector and their peers.

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Valentin Stalf, CEO and cofounder of N26.
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