Global fintech companies have raised over $210 billion in investments in 2021 which is 70% up from a year earlier, in particular due to increased investor interest in cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, according to a KPMG report, excerpts from which are provided by Finmarket. ru.

Investments in services focused on cryptocurrencies and blockchain reached a record $30 billion. The influx of investor funds in payment technology companies amounted to $51,7 billion, in a cybersecurity company - $4,9 billion.

Fintech companies from EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa) have attracted investments of $77,4 billion, with 5 of the 10 largest transactions accounted for the UK. Investments in British companies in the sector soared 7 times compared to 2020 and amounted to $37,3 billion.

The largest deal in the sector, closed in 2021, was the acquisition of Refinitiv, one of the world’s leading providers of financial information, by London Stock Exchange operator London Stock Exchange Group Plc (LSEG).

Investments in American fintech companies last year amounted to $105 billion, in companies in the Asia-Pacific region - $27,5 billion.

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