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January 6, 2026

What's next for fintech IPOs?

Fintech listings rebounded in 2025 with high-profile debuts in New York and London


Tom Matsuda

4 min read

London Stock Exchange

Last year was a watershed moment for fintech IPOs after a tricky few years — and experts say 2026 will put the sector’s readiness for public markets to the test. 

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Tom Matsuda

Tom Matsuda is a fintech reporter at Sifted and writes our weekly fintech newsletter. Find him on X and LinkedIn

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