Led by Intelligence Analyst Lindsay Davis
Fintech in Q3’18 continues on an upward tear. Ant Financial’s record $14B investment shattered 2017’s funding record and deals remain on pace to top a new high.
The quarter has also seen additional investor liquidity through M&A. Though IPO activity has been muted, one of the top tech IPOs to-date was alternative lender Funding Circle which debuted on the London Stock Exchange.
Other top investments in Q3’18 saw Stripe cross a $20B valuation, making it one of the most valuable private companies in the world.
In this briefing, we dig into fintech data through the first three quarters of 2018 and what we’re watching for through year end. We discuss the new business models and technologies we’re seeing in the market, how incumbents are shifting their business models to fight back, and new competitors emerging across verticals.
This briefing examines:
- Q3’2018 financing trends
- Fintech sectors with notable heat including challenger banks, regtech, insurtech, AI, blockchain, and more
- Regional competition between the US, Europe, and Asia
- Exit trends including M&A and IPO analysis
- What we’re watching through year end
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