Fintechs are set to dominate Europe's next wave of growth-stage fundraising. Of the 22 startups on the Sifted 250 Leaderboard planning a Series B or C by the end of Q3 2027, 12 (54.5%) are fintechs, with eight of them based in the UK. The report shows that 78% of the fastest-growing fintechs are targeting international expansion, with 75% planning to enter new markets.
In the fintech sector specifically, 70.4% of companies report revenue growth exceeding 85%, compared to 89.3% in the broader tech sector. Revenue figures show fintech companies ranging from €51.6 million to €81.7 million, with valuations reaching up to €28.5 billion. The sector continues to attract significant investment despite economic headwinds, with many companies reporting strong growth trajectories and expanding user bases across multiple European markets.
Source: Sifted · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing