Forbes Fintech 50 2026: 20 Newcomers, B2B Dominance
Forbes’ 2026 Fintech 50 list highlights 50 top private fintechs, with 20 newcomers. B2B banking and enterprise services lead the charge amid a recovering funding landscape.
NTT, SK, Chunghwa, DBJ Launch $500M AI Fund for IOWN
NTT, SK Group, Chunghwa Telecom, and DBJ launch a $500M IOWN AI Fund to accelerate AI tech and expand the IOWN ecosystem globally, managed by Catalight Capital.
UK Tech Growth: US Dynamics & ClearBank CEO’s Vision
ClearBank UK CEO Emma Hagan sees a major opportunity for UK tech growth, drawing parallels to the 2008 FinTech boom, driven by evolving UK-US relations and a push for tech sovereignty.
CAA & IMC Launch $250M Venture for Creator Economy
Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and TPG’s IMC launch Compound Creative Holdings, a $250 million venture to boost the creator economy, capitalizing on the success of creator-driven films.
Fintech Growth: Interswitch, Temenos Partner; SyntheticFi Raises $13M
Fintech’s dynamic growth continues with Interswitch Group partnering Temenos for African digital banking and SyntheticFi securing $13M for expansion.
Ramp Raises $750M Series F Amid Fintech Funding Surge
Fintech leader Ramp secures $750M Series F at $44B valuation. Funding surges, driven by AI & Bitcoin, signaling robust market growth.
Granter Wins South Summit Madrid Fintech Award, Eyes Iberian Expansion
Portuguese startup Granter wins Fintech & Insurtech award at South Summit Madrid. AI agents democratize fund access, processing over €20M. Targets Iberian market growth.
ABN AMRO & Techstars Fintech Accelerator Fuels Innovation
ABN AMRO & Techstars’ Future of Finance Accelerator achieves 40% startup pilot engagement, highlighting a successful year-long innovation strategy.
Paymove Raises €2.12M for AI Payments & EU Expansion
Polish FinTech Paymove secures €2.12M to build AI agent payment infrastructure and expand into Western Europe, led by 4growth VC.
Bulgaria Tech Hub: 10 Companies Hiring Software Engineers
Discover Bulgaria’s rise as a tech hub! 10 leading companies are actively hiring skilled software engineers, offering exciting career opportunities in a growing digital economy.
GIFT City Launches Second Fintech Startup Residential Program
GIFT City’s International Fintech Innovation Hub begins its second six-month residential program for early-stage fintech startups, aiming to mentor 250 over four years.
Vinyl Equity Raises $20M Series A for Capital Markets Modernization
FinTech firm Vinyl Equity secures $20M Series A led by Jump Capital to modernize capital markets and corporate transaction workflows with real-time accuracy.
Ramp Raises $750M at $44B Valuation for AI Spend Management
FinTech unicorn Ramp secures $750M in funding, reaching a $44B valuation. Discover how their AI-powered spend management solutions are transforming business efficiency.
GIFT City Launches 2nd Fintech Program, Targets 250 Startups
GIFT City’s second Fintech Residential Programme is underway, a 6-month hybrid initiative designed to support 250 early-stage fintech startups over four years.
Mygate Raises ₹225 Cr from Dharana Capital for India Expansion
Mygate secures ₹225 Cr led by Dharana Capital to fuel India expansion and enhance its residential community management platform.
PhonePe SmartPages: AI for Instant Online Merchant Setup
PhonePe launches AI-powered SmartPages, enabling merchants to create payment-ready webpages in under 10 minutes. Simplify your online presence and boost sales.
India’s Beauty Boom: MyGate Secures ₹225 Cr Funding
India’s quick beauty services sector is booming, with MyGate securing ₹225 Cr. Explore startup funding, IPO challenges, and economic shifts.
SKT, NTT, Chunghwa Launch $500M AI Fund for Global Startups
SK Telecom, NTT, and Chunghwa Telecom unite to launch a $500 million AI fund, targeting global startups in infrastructure, semiconductors, and software to boost the AI ecosystem.
HyperNorm AI Raises $2.2M for Wealth Advisory AI Platform
HyperNorm AI, a fintech startup, secures $2.2 million in seed funding led by Capital 2B and SenseAI Ventures to enhance its AI-driven wealth advisory platform and expand globally.
Exponent Energy Raises ₹200 Cr for EV Charging R&D
Exponent Energy, an EV rapid-charging startup, secures ₹200 Cr led by 360 ONE Asset & TDK Ventures to boost R&D and market expansion. Read more!
Tech Innovations: Cloud, Gaming, Fintech, AI, Crypto Sector Updates
Discover major tech advancements in Cloud, Gaming, Fintech, AI Agent, and Cryptocurrency sectors. Leading firms unveil innovations to boost operations and expand market offerings.
Vestd Secures Foresight Funding for UK, India & AI Growth
UK sharetech platform Vestd raises first institutional funding from Foresight Group to boost UK expansion, India operations, and AI development for equity inclusion.
India’s Fintech Future: Elets BFSI’s 5 Key Pillars
Elets BFSI reveals 5 critical pillars shaping India’s fintech future, offering key insights and emerging opportunities for growth and innovation in the sector.
IvyCap, Accel, 360 ONE Sell BlueStone Shares Worth ₹243 Cr
IvyCap Ventures, Accel, and 360 ONE offloaded BlueStone shares worth ₹243 Cr, capitalizing on the jewellery brand’s recent stock surge. Nippon India Mutual Fund acquired a significant portion.
Plivo Discusses Voice AI’s Unique Challenges at DevSparks Bengaluru
Plivo’s Ayush Anand at DevSparks Bengaluru 2026 highlighted the unique technical hurdles of voice AI, emphasizing its need to adapt to human communication nuances.
SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic: New ‘MANGOS’ Tech Era Looms
SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI eye IPOs, potentially launching a new ‘MANGOS’ era, signaling a major shift in the tech industry’s dominant players.
Zepto Files UDRHP: IPO Closer, Shareholding & Execs Revealed
Zepto files updated DRHP with SEBI, revealing shareholding changes and key executives. A significant step towards its IPO in India’s evolving startup market.
The Wedding Company Raises $2.75M Seed Funding for Expansion
Matrimony startup The Wedding Company secures $2.75 million in seed funding led by Wellingdon Advisors to expand services and market reach across India.
MNT-Halan Hits $1.4B Valuation with Al Ahly Capital Investment
Egypt’s fintech unicorn, MNT-Halan, achieves a $1.4 billion valuation after securing investment from Al Ahly Capital, fueling regional expansion plans.
Fintech Leaders DeltaBlock, Embat, Hawkish Capital Drive AI & Blockchain
Discover how DeltaBlock, Embat, and Hawkish Capital are revolutionizing fintech with AI, blockchain, and APIs, tackling global financial inefficiencies and promoting gender equity.