Biggest World’s Startups. Most Valuable Unicorns in 2026
1 billion-dollar startups have become commonplace. More than 600 new unicorn companies were formed in this year. Globally, there were more than 1,300 active unicorns
FinTech
FinTech, or financial technology, uses software and digital tools to improve and automate financial services. Explore the latest FinTech news, digital banking, payments, financial apps, automation, regulation, investment and technology developments across finance and insurance.
Global FinTech Market to Hit $1.3 trln by 2034. Beinsure Forecast
The global fintech market, valued at $272 bn in 2023, is projected to reach $723 bn by 2030 and $1.265 trln by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 15%
FinTech Sector Surge in Mergers & Acquisitions Deals in 2024
A slowdown in financial technology sector deal flow is lingering, with a wait-and-see sentiment extending into the second half of the year
Private Equity & Venture Capital Investment in FinTech in the US and Europe
Private equity and venture capital investment in financial technology and payments companies in Europe has been dwarfed by the $10 billion
New Trends of Cloud Services – SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, Serverless
Cloud computing services fall into 4 categories: infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), serverless, software as a service (SaaS)
FinTech M&A Market: Trends, Deals & Valuation Multiples
While global M&A has suffered in 2024, the Fintech sector saw M&A activity rise sharply this year, with 600+ deals recorded
Global FinTech & InsurTech Funding Highlight & Investment Trends
Global fintech funding reached $75.2B — marking a 46% drop, but up 52%. Insurtech M&A exits rose 40% to 81
How will 5G affect finance industry? The global economic impact & evolution
5G will be a key part of companies’ new operating environment and technology toolkit, but to realise the technology’s potential productivity and efficiency gains
Research finds 78 women use generative AI for every 100 men. Workplace barriers, automation risks and unequal representation raise concerns about AI adoption
Global research with insurance leaders examines why AI investment often remains tied to existing processes and how insurers are redesigning operating models
Financial pressure, AI, geopolitical tensions, natural catastrophes and infrastructure dependence are creating stronger links between global risks
Global cyber insurance premium is set to reach $16.4 bn in 2026 as rates fall, AI risks grow and SMEs remain the largest growth opportunity