Pulse of Fintech H1 2026
Global fintech investment across VC, PE and M&A rose from $72.2 billion in H2’25 to $103.1 billion in H1’26.
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Global fintech investment across VC, PE and M&A rose from $72.2 billion in H2’25 to $103.1 billion in H1’26.
More bank charters were filed in 2025 than the prior three years combined, as higher rates accelerate the fintech push for bank charters.
The first quarter of 2025 featured notable transactions, including Sycamore Partners' $23.7 billion acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance and GTCR's sale of a majority stake in Worldpay for $24.25 billion.