FinTech evolution, rising opportunities begin to catch private equity’s gaze
Venture capital’s domination of the FinTech sector could be under threat as private equity heavyweights begin to sink their teeth into the steadily evolving...
InsurTech tapping new personal data sources to warn clients of risks
Preventing people from being caught in a hurricane or tourists from being kidnapped are some of the radical new ways InsurTech companies could be...
Santander InnoVentures sees payments and micro lending as Latin America’s prime investment opportunities
Latin America’s unique payments situation could be a major opportunity for investors and startups according to Mariano Belinky from Santander InnoVentures, in a research interview with FinTech Global.
Balderton eyes machine learning and social media opportunities in FinTech as future growth areas
Machine learning and social media are yet to fulfill promised impact on FinTech, but that may be set to change according to Colin Hanna...
AI, software security and B2B hold the greatest prospects in a crowded FinTech space
Radboud Vlaar, partner at Orange Growth Capital, explains how the firm has become more selective with B2C deals as it looks to invest in new opportunities across subsectors and regions, in a research interview with FinTech Global.
InsurTech’s investment opportunities are found in back office innovation
Insurance firms are beginning to understand technology’s importance in back office processes, according to Aquiline Capital Partners Aquiline Technology Growth head Max Chee in a research interview with FinTech Global.
Why South-East Asia should be on every FinTech investor’s radar
Michael Lints, venture partner at Golden Gate Ventures, outlined the opportunities for FinTech investors in South-East Asia, in a research interview with FinTech Global.
Tech teams build better FinTech startups than bankers, says Earlybird VC
Entrepreneurs with no financial services background still build superior FinTech startups to those from traditional finance or banking businesses, according to venture capital firm Earlybird's Christian Nagel.
Where investors think they’ll start to see returns in blockchain
There’s no shortage of hype surrounding blockchain, however, it’s still not clear where the real revenue-making potential is, nor where the greatest opportunity for returns lie.
Entrepreneurs should be wary of corporate venture funds says Blackfin founder
The increase in corporate venture funds is leading to more capital becoming available to startups - but strong entrepreneurs should be wary according to...