Analysis

August 23, 2022

These fintechs are helping Europe’s CFOs navigate the downturn

As the economy takes a turn, investors have been pouring record amounts into the fintechs that promise they’ll make it easier for CFOs to keep things under control


Amy O'Brien

9 min read

Airbank's cofounders

Chief financial officers (CFOs) play an indispensable role in any business. They keep track of cashflow, analyse and forecast a company’s financial situation and help set strategy. And their job has never been more important for a startup’s survival than in the current investment climate.

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Aurelia's cofounders Sebastian Trif and Jasper August Tootsi
Aurelia's cofounders
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Agicap's cofounders
Agicap's cofounders
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Pigment's cofounders
Pigment's cofounders
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Causal's cofounders
Causal's cofounders
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Growblocks' cofounders
Growblocks' cofounders
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Sibill's cofounders
Sibill's cofounders
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An image of Lasse Kalkar &amp; Anita Koimur, cofounders of LiveFlow
Lasse Kalkar & Anita Koimur, cofounders of LiveFlow
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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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