# Fintech

Europe’s most active early-stage fintech investors have drastically cut dealmaking
Analysis
September 26, 2023
Europe’s most active early-stage fintech investors have drastically cut dealmaking
Europe’s early-stage fintech VCs have been much more cautious this year than last, as the deal slowdown weighs on the entire sector
Amy O'Brien
Selling SVB to HSBC was the wrong decision for UK startups, says OakNorth CEO
Interview
September 21, 2023
Selling SVB to HSBC was the wrong decision for UK startups, says OakNorth CEO
The CEO of one of Europe’s rare profitable unicorns says the bank is too big to support high growth companies as well as an OakNorth-SVB tie-up would have
Amy O'Brien
Revolut will miss annual accounts deadline for second year running
News
September 19, 2023
Revolut will miss annual accounts deadline for second year running
Neobank has been given three more months and must file by the end of the year
Amy O'Brien
Low-key but lucrative: meet the fintechs on a mission to transform creaky back offices
Analysis
September 11, 2023
Low-key but lucrative: meet the fintechs on a mission to transform creaky back offices
Ideas to upgrade companies’ finance and operations tools are gaining favour with investors
In partnership with: Papaya Global
Klarna outsources customer services staff, cutting 250 employees
News
August 16, 2023
Klarna outsources customer services staff, cutting 250 employees
Customer support staff in Germany and Sweden have been offered a transfer job at the global call centre Foundever
Amy O'Brien and Mimi Billing
Europe is regulating crypto — what does it mean for the industry?
Analysis
August 16, 2023
Europe is regulating crypto — what does it mean for the industry?
As the US clamps down on crypto, Europe is rolling out the regulatory red carpet with MiCa
Tom Matsuda
Does Revolut's 'founder factory' spell trouble for its long-term crypto bet?
Analysis
August 1, 2023
Does Revolut's 'founder factory' spell trouble for its long-term crypto bet?
With more departures from the crypto team, what’s at stake for Revolut’s ambitious crypto roadmap?
Kari McMahon
Onfido CEO Mike Tuchen: 'We’re unhooking ourselves from the drug of other people's money'
Interview
July 25, 2023
Onfido CEO Mike Tuchen: 'We’re unhooking ourselves from the drug of other people's money'
The head of the identity verification unicorn says the company has done layoffs to help reach cashflow positive quicker
Amy O'Brien
Revolut moves closer to super-app status by adding tour and travel experience bookings
News
July 14, 2023
Revolut moves closer to super-app status by adding tour and travel experience bookings
Users will be able to book tours and attractions directly in the app
Kabir Agarwal
Are fintechs ready for the new UK consumer duty?
Analysis
July 11, 2023
Are fintechs ready for the new UK consumer duty?
UK fintechs have until the end of the month to make sure they comply with a sweeping set of regulatory reforms focused on protecting consumers
Amy O'Brien
Meet the members of Monzo's board
Analysis
July 10, 2023
Meet the members of Monzo's board
The neobank currently has nine members on its board, including the former Northern Rock CEO, Meta’s HR VP and an ex-Electronic Arts exec
Tom Matsuda
Bolt hires ex-Revolut CFO as new finance chief
News
July 6, 2023
Bolt hires ex-Revolut CFO as new finance chief
Mikko Salovaara quit the neobank for "personal reasons" just two months ago
Amy O'Brien
Brunch with Mollie founder Adriaan Mol: 'Every scaleup should do layoffs maybe every year'
Interview
June 30, 2023
Brunch with Mollie founder Adriaan Mol: 'Every scaleup should do layoffs maybe every year'
The Mollie and MessageBird founder on bootstrapping, why fintech is boring, and how AI could soon replace startup founders
Amy O'Brien
Three startups on how to stand out in a competitive landscape
Analysis
June 19, 2023
Three startups on how to stand out in a competitive landscape
We asked successful founders for top tips to stay competitive in tough times
Sponsored by: Mangopay
Accel-backed insurtech Luko acquired by Admiral Group
News
June 16, 2023
Accel-backed insurtech Luko acquired by Admiral Group
Luko had been scouting for a buyer after filing with the French bankruptcy court last week
Amy O'Brien
Could embedded finance help reverse the fintech slowdown?
Analysis
June 13, 2023
Could embedded finance help reverse the fintech slowdown?
Despite the slowdown in fintech, embedded finance is still projected to grow and attract huge investments in the coming years
Sponsored by: Airwallex
UK fintech unicorn GoCardless lays off 15% of staff
News
June 12, 2023
UK fintech unicorn GoCardless lays off 15% of staff
The London-HQ’d payments company is cutting around 150 roles and also reducing its top team by a quarter
Amy O'Brien
From payroll partners to payments tech: Top tips for hiring contractors and freelancers in different countries
Analysis
May 26, 2023
From payroll partners to payments tech: Top tips for hiring contractors and freelancers in different countries
From compliance to foreign exchange rates, businesses must consider various factors while hiring international freelancers
Sponsored by: Nium
What's at stake for Revolut if its UK banking licence isn't granted?
Analysis
May 22, 2023
What's at stake for Revolut if its UK banking licence isn't granted?
The neobank is set to meet with senior UK government ministers in the next couple of weeks
Amy O'Brien
How to navigate payroll in the on-demand economy
May 18, 2023
How to navigate payroll in the on-demand economy
Remote work, regulation and revised freelancer expectations — payroll is now more complex than ever
In partnership with: Nium
It’s not just the CFO who’s quit: Meet the people left with power at Revolut
Analysis
May 16, 2023
It’s not just the CFO who’s quit: Meet the people left with power at Revolut
Since the CFO resigned last week, Sifted's identified two more senior leaders who have left the neobank. Find out who's still at the top table
Amy O'Brien
Fintechs down '50% to 70%' from peak valuations, says Bitpanda boss
News
May 12, 2023
Fintechs down '50% to 70%' from peak valuations, says Bitpanda boss
The Austrian crypto unicorn’s CEO reckons some fintechs that raised in 2021 are valued at twice what they should be
Amy O'Brien
As inflation spikes, where can credit cards innovate next?
Analysis
May 10, 2023
As inflation spikes, where can credit cards innovate next?
Credit card usage is on the rise — and so is inflation. How are banks supporting those in need while embracing chances to innovate?
Sponsored by: Paymentology
Payment challenges for global companies — and how payroll platforms could be a secret weapon
May 9, 2023
Payment challenges for global companies — and how payroll platforms could be a secret weapon
Getting international payroll right from the very beginning is crucial for businesses. Could utilising different models be the way to go?
Sponsored by: Nium

# Fintech

Europe’s most active early-stage fintech investors have drastically cut dealmaking

Selling SVB to HSBC was the wrong decision for UK startups, says OakNorth CEO

Revolut will miss annual accounts deadline for second year running

Low-key but lucrative: meet the fintechs on a mission to transform creaky back offices

Klarna outsources customer services staff, cutting 250 employees

Europe is regulating crypto — what does it mean for the industry?

Does Revolut's 'founder factory' spell trouble for its long-term crypto bet?

Onfido CEO Mike Tuchen: 'We’re unhooking ourselves from the drug of other people's money'

Revolut moves closer to super-app status by adding tour and travel experience bookings

Are fintechs ready for the new UK consumer duty?

Meet the members of Monzo's board

Bolt hires ex-Revolut CFO as new finance chief

Brunch with Mollie founder Adriaan Mol: 'Every scaleup should do layoffs maybe every year'

Three startups on how to stand out in a competitive landscape

Accel-backed insurtech Luko acquired by Admiral Group

Could embedded finance help reverse the fintech slowdown?

UK fintech unicorn GoCardless lays off 15% of staff

From payroll partners to payments tech: Top tips for hiring contractors and freelancers in different countries

What's at stake for Revolut if its UK banking licence isn't granted?

How to navigate payroll in the on-demand economy

It’s not just the CFO who’s quit: Meet the people left with power at Revolut

Fintechs down '50% to 70%' from peak valuations, says Bitpanda boss

As inflation spikes, where can credit cards innovate next?

Payment challenges for global companies — and how payroll platforms could be a secret weapon