# Consumer Fintech

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
4 things fintechs need to know about Gen Z
Analysis
May 14, 2021
4 things fintechs need to know about Gen Z
They’re growing up — but how are they spending, saving and investing their money?
Sponsored by: Mitek
How serious is Klarna about sustainability? We ask the CEO
Interview
April 29, 2021
How serious is Klarna about sustainability? We ask the CEO
Klarna has launched a carbon footprint tracker — but there are other issues the company needs to face up to.
Sarah Drumm
6 things we learned at Disruption Forum Fintech 2021
Analysis
April 23, 2021
6 things we learned at Disruption Forum Fintech 2021
User experience will take the crown from data, and we’ll soon see ‘buy now, pay later’ ripple to incumbent banks.
Sponsored by: Netguru
Who is getting rich from Europe’s €50bn in fintech IPOs this year?
Analysis
April 7, 2021
Who is getting rich from Europe’s €50bn in fintech IPOs this year?
It's set to be a blockbuster year for IPOs in Europe — here are the biggest fintechs about to list.
Bill Leaver and Freya Pratty
Starling launches UK’s first recycled debit card
Analysis
March 25, 2021
Starling launches UK’s first recycled debit card
In a move to boost its eco-credentials, Starling is replacing its cards with a recycled PVC version. Will other fintechs follow suit?
Sarah Drumm
The next big thing in neobroking: social networks
Analysis
March 23, 2021
The next big thing in neobroking: social networks
Neobrokers are adding even more social elements to their trading platforms in the wake of the Gamestop saga and the rise of 'meme stocks'.
Ryan Weeks
6 sales tips for SaaS startups
Sifted Talks
February 23, 2021
6 sales tips for SaaS startups
Ditch freemium, simplify your message and hire more salespeople.
Rebecca Bellan

# Consumer Fintech

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

4 things fintechs need to know about Gen Z

How serious is Klarna about sustainability? We ask the CEO

6 things we learned at Disruption Forum Fintech 2021

Who is getting rich from Europe’s €50bn in fintech IPOs this year?

Starling launches UK’s first recycled debit card

The next big thing in neobroking: social networks

6 sales tips for SaaS startups