Top Fintech Investors
Explore the most active investors shaping the future of finance. Use the filters below to sort by focus or region.
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z)
Bio: Andreessen Horowitz, or a16z, is a globally recognized venture capital firm known for its deep investments in fintech and crypto. The firm has backed transformative companies such as Coinbase, Wise, Deel, and Eco. With a multi-billion dollar fund structure and dedicated vertical teams, a16z offers far more than capital, supporting startups with legal, recruiting, marketing, and technical resources. It plays a key role in shaping early-stage innovation and scaling high-growth fintech platforms.
- Headquarters: Menlo Park, CA
- Focus: Fintech, Crypto, Infrastructure
- Stage: Seed to Growth
- Notable investments: Coinbase, Wise, Deel, Eco, Branch
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Latest Fintech Deals
- June 2025: Led $50M Series B in crypto startup XYZ Chain.
- May 2025: Participated in $30M Series A for AI-driven fintech Lendly.
- April 2025: Invested $75M in cross-border payments firm PayRoute.
QED Investors
Bio: QED Investors is one of the few venture firms focused entirely on fintech. Founded by former Capital One executives, QED brings operational expertise to startups in lending, payments, and financial inclusion. Its portfolio includes category leaders such as Nubank, Remitly, and Klarna, and the firm actively invests in emerging markets. With a bias toward data-driven models, QED is a hands-on partner from seed through Series C.
- Headquarters: Alexandria, VA
- Focus: Fintech only
- Stage: Seed to Series C
- Notable investments: Nubank, Remitly, Klarna, Credit Karma
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Latest Fintech Deals
- June 2025: Backed $25M Series A in savings app BloomBank.
- May 2025: Led seed round for RemitX, a migrant remittance platform.
- April 2025: Invested in early-stage neobank FlowPay targeting freelancers.
Index Ventures
Bio: Index Ventures is a transatlantic venture capital firm with deep roots in fintech. Known for early bets on Robinhood, Adyen, and Revolut, Index takes a product-centric approach to investing. The firm backs mission-driven founders and offers robust operational support in go-to-market strategy and hiring. It operates from offices in London and San Francisco, bridging the European and US fintech ecosystems.
- Headquarters: London & San Francisco
- Focus: Fintech, SaaS, Marketplaces
- Stage: Seed to Growth
- Notable investments: Robinhood, Adyen, Revolut, Alan
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Latest Fintech Deals
- June 2025: Joined $40M Series B for French insurtech CoverZen.
- May 2025: Co-led funding round for SME lending platform PayCraft.
- April 2025: Invested in wealthtech platform Vaultwise expanding to Germany.
Sequoia Capital
Bio: Sequoia Capital is a legendary venture firm that has funded many of the most successful fintech companies of the last two decades. Its portfolio includes Stripe, Klarna, Nubank, and Square, among others. Sequoia invests across all stages and often maintains long-term relationships with founders. The firm is known for its strategic discipline and for helping companies expand globally and build enduring franchises.
- Headquarters: Menlo Park, CA
- Focus: Fintech, SaaS, Healthcare
- Stage: All Stages
- Notable investments: Stripe, Klarna, Nubank, Square
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Latest Fintech Deals
- June 2025: Led $60M Series C for LatAm fintech lender FinQ.
- May 2025: Participated in growth round for B2B payments platform LedgerPay.
- April 2025: Invested in stealth-mode AI credit scoring startup.
Accel
Bio: Accel is a long-established VC with a strong record in fintech infrastructure and B2B platforms. It was an early backer of Braintree, Plaid, and Venmo, and continues to invest in embedded finance and software-driven fintech models. With offices in Palo Alto, London, and Bangalore, Accel supports founders from seed through IPO. The firm places emphasis on durable growth and founder-led innovation.
- Headquarters: Palo Alto, CA
- Focus: Fintech, SaaS, Infrastructure
- Stage: Early to Growth
- Notable investments: Braintree, Plaid, Venmo, Monzo
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Latest Fintech Deals
- June 2025: Backed Series A of embedded finance tool LayerBank.
- May 2025: Invested in compliance API startup FinRegFlow.
- April 2025: Participated in round for Monzo expansion to the US.
Valar Ventures
Bio: Valar Ventures, co-founded by Peter Thiel, is a fintech-focused firm that looks beyond Silicon Valley. It has backed successful companies like Wise, N26, and Stash, with a preference for challenger banks and cross-border platforms. Valar often invests early and continues through follow-on rounds, supporting international teams building new financial infrastructure. The firm is known for its conviction-led approach and long-term capital.
- Headquarters: New York, NY
- Focus: Fintech, Challenger Banks
- Stage: Seed to Growth
- Notable investments: Wise, N26, Stash, Bitpanda
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Latest Fintech Deals
- June 2025: Led $20M Series A for pan-European neobank Leap.
- May 2025: Invested in Latin American SME platform Banko.
- April 2025: Backed Austrian fintech wallet ZentroPay.
Lightspeed Venture Partners
Bio: Lightspeed is a global VC investing across fintech, enterprise, and infrastructure. Its fintech portfolio includes Affirm, Blend, Razorpay, and PayMongo. The firm supports founders with dedicated fintech partners and a strong bench of operating experts. Lightspeed invests at all stages, from seed to late growth, and has a growing presence in Asia and Latin America.
- Headquarters: Menlo Park, CA
- Focus: Fintech, Payments, Infrastructure
- Stage: All Stages
- Notable investments: Affirm, Blend, Razorpay, PayMongo
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Latest Fintech Deals
- June 2025: Joined $100M round in Razorpay’s global expansion plan.
- May 2025: Invested in Southeast Asia credit scoring startup ScoreLink.
- April 2025: Backed India-focused lending app SpeedCash.
Tiger Global
Bio: Tiger Global is a growth-stage investor known for its aggressive pace and large check sizes. It has invested in leading fintech players such as Stripe, Chime, Brex, and Groww. Tiger focuses on scalable business models with strong unit economics and global potential. Its strategy combines deep research with fast execution, making it a dominant force in later-stage fintech funding rounds.
- Headquarters: New York, NY
- Focus: Fintech, SaaS
- Stage: Growth
- Notable investments: Stripe, Chime, Brex, Groww
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Latest Fintech Deals
- June 2025: Invested $80M in cross-border trade platform FinTradeX.
- May 2025: Backed Series C in Indian neobank PesaPlus.
- April 2025: Led $110M round for B2B credit infra firm StackLine.
Anthemis Group
Bio: Anthemis is a specialist investment firm focused exclusively on fintech and insurtech. Based in London and New York, it backs early-stage startups redefining financial services. Anthemis was an early investor in Betterment, Currencycloud, and SeedFi. The firm brings a design-led and thesis-driven approach to portfolio support, and is highly active in European and US ecosystems.
- Headquarters: London, UK
- Focus: Fintech, Insurtech
- Stage: Early Stage
- Notable investments: Betterment, Currencycloud, SeedFi
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Latest Fintech Deals
- June 2025: Led seed round for parametric insurance platform Wetrust.
- May 2025: Invested in embedded insurtech provider CoverFlex.
- April 2025: Backed risk analytics startup RiskLens in early funding.
Bain Capital Ventures (BCV)
Bio: Bain Capital Ventures is the venture arm of Bain Capital and has built a strong portfolio in financial infrastructure and enterprise fintech. Key investments include Flywire, GoCardless, Finix, and Socure. BCV combines institutional reach with hands-on expertise in operations, go-to-market, and growth strategy. It supports founders from seed to IPO, often in highly regulated or complex markets.
- Headquarters: Boston, MA
- Focus: Fintech, SaaS
- Stage: Seed to Growth
- Notable investments: Flywire, GoCardless, Finix, Socure
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Latest Fintech Deals
- June 2025: Invested $45M in enterprise compliance startup FinSentry.
- May 2025: Led $60M Series B for payment fraud prevention firm SecurePay.
- April 2025: Backed US-based invoice financing platform FastFund.