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European PayTech deal activity drops 52% YoY despite growth in online transactions. Here are the Key European PayTech investment stats H1 2023: ‣ European PayTech deal activity reached 93 transactions in the first half of 2023, down 52% YoY. ‣ European PayTech companies raised a combined $469m in H1 2023, a 92% reduction compared to the same period last year. ‣ The UK was the most active PayTech country in Europe with 34 funding rounds. Source: FinTech Global #payments #paytech #digitalpayments #paymentservices #paymentproviders #paymentindustry #fintech #fintechindustry #fintechnews 

European 🇪🇺 PayTech deal activity on track to almost half in 2024. The Key European PayTech stats in Q1 2024:   ► European PayTech deal activity totalled at 27 deals in Q1 2024, a 55% drop from Q1 2023. ► European PayTech companies raised a combined $235m in Q1 2024, a 18% reduction YoY. ► The UK was home to the highest number of PayTech deals with 11 transactions, a 40% share of deals on the continent. Source: FinTech Global

#MultiSafepay's comprehensive payments toolkit and its established presence serving over 18,000 business merchants make it a valuable asset. The acquisition, valued at $200 million, could provide #AntGroup with new opportunities for growth and competitiveness in Europe's saturated payments market. From a market perspective, the #Payments sector is expected to account for 35% of the market by 2026 and is projected to remain the largest segment. The payment-plus model, which allows payment companies to offer traditional value-added services, is driving this growth. 💡 For more news like this, check out my inaugural #newsletter, "EuroPE Pulse: Deals & Insights". I'm thrilled to welcome the 350+ subscribers who have already shown interest. Stay tuned for more insights and updates on the European tech and private equity landscape. 🔔 Subscribe on LinkedIn https://lnkd.in/er9wKb4x #EuropePulse #privateequity #venturecapital #techinvesting #EPAM

The international #payments business is essentially focused on #India and an IPO is more likely in that market, according to analysts. https://lnkd.in/g9aRxX_2 #onlinebusiness #financialservices #fintech #ipo #investment #india #naspers Prosus Group #businessday #businesslive

According to FinTech Global Irish #PayTech was the most active #FinTech subsector in H1 2023 with four deals. Fintech Global says "#IrishFinTech continues to see a drop in deal activity for the fifth year running. Based on the first half of 2023, Irish FinTech deal activity is expected to reach 34 deals, a 6% drop from 2022. In the first half of 2023, Irish FinTech companies experienced a significant 81% decrease YoY in funds raised, with a total of $61m secured. Irish FinTech deal activity saw a modest 1% uptick in the first six months of the year compared to H1 2022, reaching a total of 17 deals." The article also references the Central Bank of Ireland interest in safeguarding users’ funds being a top priority, citing the regulators 20 January 2023 "Dear CEO” letter.

💡 #StatSpotlight: Impressive fact ➡ Sweden leads the pack with the highest market share in Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) sector. The nation's tech-forward approach is reshaping digital payments. At Panasa Tech, we're not just watching – we're driving this evolution. Curious about BNPL? Chat with our experts to dive deeper into the revolution. https://lnkd.in/gdsER6jy #BNPL #Fintech #MarketLeadership #PanasaTech #BuyNowPayLater #Payments #DigitalPayments #fintechnews #UK

🇬🇧UK FinTech sees no deals over $100m in Q3 2023, last occurring in Q2 2017 Key UK FinTech investment stats in Q3 2023:   ‣ UK FinTech deal activity reached 85 deals in Q3 2023, 43% decline compared to the same period in 2022; ‣ UK FinTech companies raised a combined $401m in investment during the third quarter, a 71% drop YoY; ‣ RegTech remained the UK’s most active FinTech subsector with 19 transactions, a 22% share of deals. Source: FinTech Global #fintech #fintechindustry #fintechstartups #financialtechnology #regtech #payments #paytech #banktech #digitalbanking #fintechnews #donedeal

The share performance of Adyen and dLocal highlights the increased importance of investor communications at publicly listed fintechs. Team at Flagship Advisory Partners assesses and discusses this topic here: https://lnkd.in/eqqYbGAg #Adyen #dLocal #payments #fintech

Fintech in the MENA Regions Gets a Boost! Recently, the MENA fintech association has joined hands with Neem to boost the fintech network in the region. What does this mean for the region: 👉 Strategic partnership for fostering innovation  👉 Financial Inclusion at its Peak 👉 Sustainable Growth for All As industries unite and collaborate, The MENA region’s fintech growth is not just exponential, but inclusive, offering opportunities for all to participate and benefit. With a strong vision for financial innovation, Neem offers a powerful BaaS platform for businesses to integrate financial services seamlessly. If you are an entrepreneur or an expert in the fintech industry looking to expand your business to the MENA region, DM me & let’s chat! #fintech #mena #paymentindustry #fintechindustry #globalpaymentservice #softwaredevelopment

Paynovate is thrilled to be part of Money20/20 Asia, where innovation meets the vibrant world of finance. It’s the perfect platform to explore, learn, and connect, and we can’t wait to dive into all things payments with you. 📍 Find us at Stand 8020! Our team of experts is eager to discuss how our latest solutions are making payments easier and more secure. We love talking about how technology can solve real-world problems, and we're excited to explore what we can achieve together.  📆 Join us for a chat about the future of payments. We’re looking forward to sharing insights, learning from our peers, and building new relationships. Let’s see how we can work together to create innovative payment solutions that drive progress. Can’t wait to see you there! Michael Binet Jade Hazard Adrian Lixandru Robert Masse #Money2020Asia #Fintech #Innovation #Payments #Networking #Paynovate