Analysis

December 13, 2021

Meet the fastest-growing fintechs of 2021

European fintech has had a stellar year. These are the startups that hired the most aggressively over the past 12 months.


Isabel Woodford

8 min read

European fintech has had an unprecedented year.

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Asher Ismail and Piotr Pisarz, cofounders of Uncapped
Asher Ismail and Piotr Pisarz, cofounders of Uncapped
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Wayflyer cofounders Aidan Corbett and Jack Pierse
Wayflyer cofounders Jack Pierse and Aidan Corbett
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Alma's founders Louis Chatriot and Guillaume Desloge
Alma's founders Louis Chatriot and Guillaume Desloge
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Payhawk's team in Sofia
Payhawk's team
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The Primarybid team. Photo: Primary Bid.
The PrimaryBid team
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