Analysis

June 10, 2021

Neobanks' newest threat: Meet the early-stage fintechs luring in Gen Z

A new wave of fintechs are looking to disrupt Europe's neobanks by tapping into Gen Z — and they're getting creative.


Being a founder is like a game of cat and mouse. First, you attack (and disrupt) but — if you're successful — you get attacked back.

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