# Consumer fintech

UK promises crackdown on ‘wild west’ of buy now, pay later companies
News
May 19, 2025
UK promises crackdown on ‘wild west’ of buy now, pay later companies
Startups like Klarna and Clearpay face greater scrutiny under the new rules
Kai Nicol-Schwarz
Klarna IPO delayed until late 2025, reports say
News
May 9, 2025
Klarna IPO delayed until late 2025, reports say
Swedish fintech’s management reportedly want ‘greater support and momentum’
Martin Coulter
Klarna puts IPO plans on hold
News
April 4, 2025
Klarna puts IPO plans on hold
The IPO was planned for later this month
Mimi Billing
Revolut CEO doubles down on hybrid working ahead of multi-million-pound office move
News
February 20, 2025
Revolut CEO doubles down on hybrid working ahead of multi-million-pound office move
Nik Storonsky cares more about what employees do than where they do it
Martin Coulter
The 11 Klarna alumni who’ve become entrepreneurs since last year
Analysis
November 15, 2024
The 11 Klarna alumni who’ve become entrepreneurs since last year
Klarna dethroned Revolut to become Europe’s top fintech founder factory last month
Tom Matsuda
US-focused AI fintech Cleo hits $150m ARR and eyes return to the UK
Interview
November 6, 2024
US-focused AI fintech Cleo hits $150m ARR and eyes return to the UK
The fintech celebrated scoring more than $100m in ARR earlier this year
Tom Matsuda
Exclusive: Credit card fintech Yonder raises £23.4m as it eyes EU expansion
News
September 19, 2024
Exclusive: Credit card fintech Yonder raises £23.4m as it eyes EU expansion
Its valuation is now over £100m, says CEO Tim Chong
Tom Matsuda
A bad start to the year for D2C: Here's how the sector is faring in the downturn
Analysis
August 29, 2023
A bad start to the year for D2C: Here's how the sector is faring in the downturn
Consumer-facing fintechs are struggling for funding across the board, according to new data from PitchBook
Sadia Nowshin
Getting killed by your crypto holdings? Invest in distressed credit and forests
News
February 7, 2023
Getting killed by your crypto holdings? Invest in distressed credit and forests
UK alternative investment platform Darksquare closes £260k round
Eleanor Warnock
Klarna alumni raise $30m for loan refinancing startup Anyfin
News
January 18, 2023
Klarna alumni raise $30m for loan refinancing startup Anyfin
It plans to broaden its product offering and has its sights set on European expansion
Kai Nicol-Schwarz
The state of open banking in Europe — in 4 charts
Analysis
April 5, 2022
The state of open banking in Europe — in 4 charts
Financial flop or banking bop? Where open banking really stands in Europe
In partnership with: Nordigen
Why Klarna's new credit card leaves Santander's Zinia in the shadows
Opinion
February 8, 2022
Why Klarna's new credit card leaves Santander's Zinia in the shadows
Could 2022 be the year legacy banks fight back better against those pesky upstart fintechs? Fintechs still seem to have the upper hand.
Leon Gauhman
Podcast: The neobank battle over millennial millionaires’ wallets
Podcast
December 3, 2021
Podcast: The neobank battle over millennial millionaires’ wallets
They're often called the “neglected mass affluent” — but neobanks have now discovered rich 30-40 somethings. Just how big is this opportunity?
The Sifted Podcast Team
“Everyone’s a fintech now”… or are they? Why embedded finance is harder than it looks
Sifted Talks
September 14, 2021
“Everyone’s a fintech now”… or are they? Why embedded finance is harder than it looks
Embedded finance is the new hot trend but requires trust and tech expertise. Experts from Nium, Pleo, Weavr and HomeToGo weigh in.
Tom Ritchie
Which European country is winning the race to become completely cashless?
Analysis
September 10, 2021
Which European country is winning the race to become completely cashless?
The Nordics, the UK and the Czech Republic are strong contenders.
In partnership with: Zimpler
Italian BNPL Scalapay raises $155m Series A from (you guessed it), Tiger Global
News
September 9, 2021
Italian BNPL Scalapay raises $155m Series A from (you guessed it), Tiger Global
Tiger Global sinks its teeth into European BNPL for the first time.
Tom Matsuda
Can QR codes become mainstream in Europe?
Analysis
August 24, 2021
Can QR codes become mainstream in Europe?
Founders and investors weigh in on the rise of QR codes in Europe — and its future, post-pandemic.
Tom Matsuda
4 consumer trends every fintech should be watching closely
Analysis
August 6, 2021
4 consumer trends every fintech should be watching closely
Today’s consumer looks pretty different than they did two years ago. Fintechs should all be taking notice.
In partnership with: Checkout.com
What’s next for London fintech? We asked the experts
Analysis
July 13, 2021
What’s next for London fintech? We asked the experts
Experts predict we’ll see more London-Europe collaboration and a rise in insurtech.
Sponsored by: London & Partners
Fintech founders, stop trying to build a European WeChat
Opinion
June 21, 2021
Fintech founders, stop trying to build a European WeChat
More European fintechs are trying to build 'super apps', inspired by the success of China's WeChat and Alipay.
Ivan Zhiznevskiy and Eugene Dugaev
5 payment trends that will dominate post-pandemic
Analysis
June 15, 2021
5 payment trends that will dominate post-pandemic
We’ll give you a hint: BNPL schemes aren’t going anywhere.
In partnership with: Banking Circle
How fintechs can win at rebundling
Analysis
June 10, 2021
How fintechs can win at rebundling
Don’t try to be ‘everything to everyone’.
Sponsored by: Enfuce
Scalable Capital fundraise gives Germany its sixth fintech unicorn
News
June 9, 2021
Scalable Capital fundraise gives Germany its sixth fintech unicorn
The round is led by Tencent, continuing a trend of Chinese funds investing in European fintech.
Isabel Woodford
Twitter cofounder joins Belvo's recordbreaking $43m Series A
News
June 1, 2021
Twitter cofounder joins Belvo's recordbreaking $43m Series A
The round is the largest ever Series A for a Latin America-focused fintech.
Tim Smith

# Consumer fintech

UK promises crackdown on ‘wild west’ of buy now, pay later companies

Klarna IPO delayed until late 2025, reports say

Klarna puts IPO plans on hold

Revolut CEO doubles down on hybrid working ahead of multi-million-pound office move

The 11 Klarna alumni who’ve become entrepreneurs since last year

US-focused AI fintech Cleo hits $150m ARR and eyes return to the UK

Exclusive: Credit card fintech Yonder raises £23.4m as it eyes EU expansion

A bad start to the year for D2C: Here's how the sector is faring in the downturn

Getting killed by your crypto holdings? Invest in distressed credit and forests

Klarna alumni raise $30m for loan refinancing startup Anyfin

The state of open banking in Europe — in 4 charts

Why Klarna's new credit card leaves Santander's Zinia in the shadows

Podcast: The neobank battle over millennial millionaires’ wallets

“Everyone’s a fintech now”… or are they? Why embedded finance is harder than it looks

Which European country is winning the race to become completely cashless?

Italian BNPL Scalapay raises $155m Series A from (you guessed it), Tiger Global

Can QR codes become mainstream in Europe?

4 consumer trends every fintech should be watching closely

What’s next for London fintech? We asked the experts

Fintech founders, stop trying to build a European WeChat

5 payment trends that will dominate post-pandemic

How fintechs can win at rebundling

Scalable Capital fundraise gives Germany its sixth fintech unicorn

Twitter cofounder joins Belvo's recordbreaking $43m Series A