- FinTech investment in the Netherlands grew 425% YoY in 2021 compared to the global average of 45%. Last year’s investment was bolstered by a huge $800m funding round completed by Mollie, a payments service provider. Mollie serves more than 120,000 active merchants every month. The company processed more than €10bn in transactions in 2021 and will likely handle over €20bn in 2022.
- The Netherlands has a high FinTech adoption of 73% which is 1st in the EU. Lower banking costs and ease of use are the primary factors for the high adoption. The Netherlands has 47% of its population under 40 which are unfavourable demographics for FinTech adoption.
- The Dutch have a higher level of trust if a FinTech company is attached to a brand of an established bank or insurer. The Netherlands attracts investment because it is seen as a springboard to Europe, with access to European consumers. FinTech companies also benefit from good technological infrastructure. Their population size and aging population restrain native growth.
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