Investments into fintech companies globally 2010-2021

The total value of investments into fintech companies worldwide increased dramatically between 2010 and 2019, when it reached 213.8 billion U.S. dollars. In 2020, however, fintech companies saw investments drop by more than one third, reaching a value of 124.9 billion U.S. dollars, but the investment value increased again in 2021 up to 210.1 billion U.S. dollars. The Americas were the region attracting the most investments in the sector, accounting for nearly 80 percent of the total.

What is fintech?

The term fintech is used to describe innovative startup companies operating in the financial sector which apply modern technology solutions in the financial services industry to offer digitally enhanced products and allow widespread access to financial products at a lower cost than traditional players. As of November 2021, the Americas were home to 10,755 fintech startups, making it the region with the most fintech startups globally.

Which is the largest fintech company?

The largest fintech company in the United States in 2021 was Stripe, a payment processing services headquartered in San Francisco. Stripe's value reached 95 billion U.S. dollars in 2021, and was followed by the Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) provider Klarna.