Interview

June 28, 2021

Europe's 17 most promising payments startups, according to investors

Payments is fintech's crown jewel. Now, investors are eyeing a new generation of startups looking to take 'paytech' to the next level.


Isabel Woodford

8 min read

Fintech may be red hot, but it's often in the shadow of its older cousin — payments.

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