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.
Small businesses are still relatively unaware of alternative lending options
FinTech is revolutionising lending for smaller businesses, according to British Business Investments director Marilena Ioannidou in a research interview with FinTech Global.Ioannidou, director at...
How are cryptocurrencies, ICOs impacting the VC market?
Some ICOs leverage historical venture funding to raise capital they probably shouldn’t be receiving, according to Aberdeen Standard Investments co-head of global venture capital Kirsten Morin in a research interview with FinTech Global.
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...
Brexit could help balance the European FinTech ecosystem
Brexit is not all doom and gloom, with some set to benefit from it, with cheaper investments, but it could also help balance out...
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...
Is Latin America’s FinTech sector ready for growth?
It is common knowledge Latin America is an emerging market, but with FinTech itself being a new ecosystem, it begs the question if the region’s sector is ripe for its adoption.
How can robo-advisors stand out from the pack?
In a crowded robo-advisor marketplace, having different models or pricing is not a differentiator, it’s how you interact with customers that will aid success, according to SenaHill partner Kyle Zasky.
China’s FinTech startups, VCs to look inwards rather than going global
China’s FinTech sector is growing rapidly, with domestic investments dominating the landscape for the foreseeable future, according to Sky9 Capital founder and managing director...
Insurers need to move away from just a contract and provide a real service
Building an on-demand insurance solution which provides a service rather than a ‘contract’ is how the space will evolve, according to a panel at the Global InsurTech Summit 2019.