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August 14, 2025

9 female fintech founders to watch

Fintech bros might dominate the space, but women leaders are making their mark


Tom Matsuda

5 min read

The tech industry isn’t exactly known for its gender diversity — and that’s particularly pronounced in fintech. 

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Tom Matsuda

Tom Matsuda is a fintech reporter at Sifted and writes our weekly fintech newsletter. Find him on X and LinkedIn

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