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December 12, 2022

Future proofing fintechs: Four lessons for startups and VCs

How will the downturn affect innovation in financial services over the next 12 months?


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Monika Liikamaa, cofounder and co-CEO of Enfuce

2022 was a difficult year for fintech. Along with the rest of European tech, the sector has been washed over by the downturn, and the cost of living crisis has changed the motivations of consumers. 

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