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Financial Technology Sector Overview - Q4 2017
As we’ve examined in our previous analyses, the overall funding trends in Financial Technology (fintech) are stable and its exit activity is seeing robust growth, indicating that the sector is maturing as a whole. Yet what are the different components of fintech and how do they make up this startup ecosystem? On our fintech research platform, we have classified the companies in the sector into functional categories. This blog post aims to examine these categories and how they compare with one another through a series of graphics.
Fintech Exit Activity Sees Robust Growth
The Financial Technology (fintech) sector has seen a lot of exit activity over the past few years. How does the number of exit events trend over time? Based on our fintech research platform, we have analyzed the data through 2017 and can conclude that fintech exit activity is seeing continued robust growth.
Fintech Sector Maturing in 2017
Financial Technology (fintech) has seen a lot of venture capital funding over the past few years. How have its funding trends evolved over time? Through the insights derived from our fintech research platform, we conclude that the fintech sector is maturing.
Financial Technology Activity by Selected Investors - Q3 2017
The following graph summarizes investor activity in the Financial Technology (Fintech) space. Please note these graphics are made using data through July 2017.
Financial Technology Exits by Category and by Year - Q3 2017
The following two graphs show exit activity in the Financial Technology sector. The graphics include data through July 2017.
Venture Investing in Financial Technology - Q3 2017
The following graphs highlight venture investing trends into the Financial Technology sector. The graphics include data through July 2017.
Age by Category in Financial Technology - Q3 2017
The following graph shows average and median age in the Financial Technology sector. The graphic includes data through July 2017.
Financial Technology Companies Founded by Year - Q3 2017
The following graph shows the founding year distribution in the Financial Technology sector. The graphic includes data through July 2017.
Financial Technology Funding by Round - Q3 2017
The following two graphs summarize the rounds of funding going into the Financial Technology space. Please note these graphics are made using data through July 2017.
Financial Technology Exits by Category and by Year - Q3 2017
The following two graphs show exit activity in the Financial Technology sector. The graphics include data through April 2017.