Despite a recent slow down in investment, global fintech start-ups are witnessing a surge in funding. A recent report by KPMG revealed that investment in the fourth quarter of 2024 reached $25.9 billion, up from $18 billion in the previous quarter.
This upswing in investment has prompted venture capital firms to remain bullish on the fintech sector. Here are five notable VCs making significant investments:
1. Infinity Ventures:
Launched in 2021, Infinity Ventures is an early-stage venture firm focused on global fintech start-ups. It manages over $350 million in assets and invests in B2B fintech and commerce enablement at various stages, from pre-seed to Series A.
2. Better Tomorrow Ventures:
Co-founded by Jake Gibson and Sheel Mohnot, Better Tomorrow Ventures invests in pre-seed and seed-stage fintech companies globally. With $225 million in assets under management, it leads investment rounds and encourages founders to reach out directly for potential funding opportunities.
3. The Fintech Fund:
Founded by Nik Milanović in 2022, The Fintech Fund is a pre-seed and seed-stage investor in fintech companies worldwide. It has closed two funds totaling $10 million and acts as a hands-on investor, providing not only capital but also consulting and connections.
4. TTV Capital:
Atlanta-based TTV Capital invests in early-stage fintech, fintech-enabled businesses, and future fintech trends. It has over $750 million in assets under management and prefers to conduct initial pitch meetings via video call, emphasizing problem-solving clarity and customer workflow understanding.
5. QED Investors:
With a decade-long presence in fintech, QED Investors has managed a significant portfolio of financial technology companies. It boasts $4 billion in assets under management and has recently raised $925 million for early-stage and growth-stage fintech investments. QED focuses on embedded finance, cross-border payments, wealth management, and AI.
These venture capital firms demonstrate the continued confidence in the fintech sector and are actively investing in innovative startups that are shaping the financial landscape.
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