Analysis

October 11, 2022

Fintech M&A in an economic downturn: Key takeaways from the Sifted Summit

There are some bargains to be had right now in European fintech. But where does it make most sense to acquire?


Amy O'Brien

6 min read

Hiroki Takeuchi, Jaidev Janardana and Sonya Iovieno and the Sifted Summit

It’s a cold fundraising environment out there for European fintechs. Valuations are dropping, deals are taking longer and even being scrapped, and companies that have burned through capital fast are redrawing business plans and laying off staff. 

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Amy O'Brien

Amy O'Brien is a freelance reporter covering Italian tech. She was previously Sifted's fintech reporter

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