Analysis

April 20, 2020

Inside the fintech funding drop

Funding rounds in European fintechs took a sharp dip last month. But there's still room for hope - particularly for mid-stage and B2B firms.


Isabel Woodford

6 min read

Funding for the global fintech sector is at a three-year low, with venture capitalists fearing that the coronavirus pandemic will lead to a recession.

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