European WealthTech Investment Decline and Regional Trends
While global fintech funding rebounded in 2025 reaching $116 billion, the European WealthTech and broader fintech sectors experienced significant declines. Regional data indicates a shift in dominance toward the United States, which secured over half of all WealthTech deals, while the UK maintained its position as the primary hub within Europe despite broader regional downturns.
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The United States secured 54% of all global WealthTech deals in the second quarter of 2026.
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European WealthTech funding decreased by 18% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2026.
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Broad European fintech investments fell by 11% year-over-year in 2025.
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Global fintech investment rose to $116 billion in 2025, up from $95.5 billion in 2024.
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Annual global fintech deal volume reached an eight-year low of 4,719 in 2025.
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The United Kingdom accounted for 47% of all European WealthTech deals in 2025.
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UK WealthTech deals valued over $100 million increased by 31% year-over-year in 2025.
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Global investment in digital assets nearly doubled in 2025, reaching $19.1 billion.
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Fintech funding in the EMEA region totaled $29.2 billion in 2025, compared to $26.5 billion in 2024.