FT Partners examines the surge in global FinTech activity in 2021, highlighting record-breaking financing and M&A volumes across sectors. The paper suggests a structural shift, with funding tripling year over year and mega-rounds becoming the norm, even as public market sentiment began cooling.
2021 Annual FinTech Almanac
FT Partners
Research
152 Pages
Key Takeaways
Record Financing Surge: Global FinTech financing reached $141.6B across 3,573 deals in 2021, more than tripling 2020 levels and marking the highest annual total on record.
M&A Activity Explosion: FinTech M&A hit $348.5B with 1,485 transactions, including 71 deals above $1B, reflecting unprecedented consolidation and scale across the sector.
Mega Round Expansion: The number of $100M+ financings surged to 399 deals, representing 13% of total rounds, signaling increased capital concentration in late-stage companies.
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