Analysis

August 8, 2023

Which fintechs could be the sector’s next unicorns?

Despite a tough funding year for fintechs, some startups are still thriving

Sadia Nowshin

7 min read

It’s been a tough year for fintech — since Q3 of 2022, quarterly funding has been on a steady decline, and in Q1 2023 dropped faster than any other sector in Europe.

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Sadia Nowshin

Sadia Nowshin was a reporter at Sifted covering foodtech, biotech and startup life. Follow her on X and LinkedIn

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