backGlobal venture capital financing for fintechs increased by 27 % in 2025, reaching US$ 51.8 billion, according to a Crunchbase report with data through January 4, 2026. This figure represents the strongest performance for the sector in several quarters and is the first time annual funding has surpassed pre-pandemic levels.
Despite the rise in total capital raised, the number of deals completed in 2025 was 3,457 rounds, a 23 % decline compared to 2024, indicating that funding rounds were generally larger. Although the US$ 51.8 billion total reflects a recovery relative to 2020, it remains below the historical peak of US$ 141.6 billion seen in 2021.
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