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Fintech Funding Up 23% in H1 2026 as Investors Bet Big on AI and Infrastructure
Venture funding into fintech startups rose nearly 23% year over year in H1 2026, reaching $XX billion, while deal count fell over 25%, per Crunchbase. Investors concentrated capital on wealth management, financial infrastructure, and enterprise automation. The trend signals a shift toward larger, more selective bets in the sector.
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The surge in fintech funding masks a sharp decline in deal volume, suggesting a market where only AI-driven and infrastructure plays attract big checks, while earlier-stage or me-too startups struggle.
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