The outlook for European fintech in 2026: selectivity, regulation, and the quiet rise of AI

January 6, 2026

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The outlook for European fintech in 2026

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As we enter 2026, European fintech has moved beyond its adolescent phase. The exuberance of the post-pandemic years has been replaced by a more disciplined market shaped by tighter capital, more appropriate regulation an...

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The outlook for European fintech in 2026: selectivity, regulation, and the quiet rise of AI

IPO-bound Databricks reportedly eyes $175B valuation after hitting $5.4B revenue run rate

ICEYE just raised €450M led by General Atlantic at a €10B valuation. Six months ago, it was worth €2.4B

Belgian VC Pitchdrive caps Fund IV at €60M as rising AI costs reshape early-stage ticket sizes

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Exclusive: The Cork fintech that started as a Liverpool ticket escrow raises $10M to become the trust layer for AI shopping agents

Royal Mail, Bolt, and Schneider Electric use this startup to manage their mixed EV fleets. Peek inside the pitch deck it used to raise €2.5M funding

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