Despite a notable contraction in overall global FinTech deal activity in 2025, the United States firmly reinforced its standing as the world’s premier FinTech hub. American firms were at the forefront, securing an impressive 44% of all deals worldwide, even as total investment volumes saw a modest recovery from the previous year.
The global FinTech market experienced a significant downturn in deal activity, with transactions dropping by 24% year-over-year. A total of 4,800 deals were recorded, a steep decline from 6,331 in 2024. However, total investment capital saw a slight rebound, reaching $96 billion – a 7% increase from the $89.7 billion raised in 2024. This recovery remains far from the sector’s peak in 2021, when FinTech attracted a staggering $374.8 billion across 24,003 deals, underscoring the ongoing adjustment in the digital finance landscape.
US Dominates Global FinTech Investment Landscape
The United States maintained its unparalleled position as the leading FinTech market, accounting for 2,112 deals in 2025, which represents a commanding 44% share of global activity. While this figure marks a 15% decrease from the 2,492 deals (39% share) in 2024, the US managed to increase its proportional share of the shrinking global market, highlighting its robust appeal to investors.
Following the US, the United Kingdom ranked second with 357 deals, representing a 7% global share. This was a 23% reduction from its 466 deals (also a 7% share) in the prior year. India secured the third spot with 220 deals, capturing a 5% global share, down 20% from 274 deals (4% share) in 2024. The data suggests an increasing concentration of FinTech investment within these top-tier markets, even as the broader sector cools down.
Cyera Secures Major $540M Series E for AI-Driven Data Security
Among the most significant FinTech funding rounds of the year was Cyera’s impressive $540 million Series E. Specializing in AI-driven data security, Cyera’s substantial capital injection was led by prominent investors including Georgian, Greenoaks, and Lightspeed Venture Partners. This strategic funding is set to accelerate the company’s mission to enable enterprises to securely adopt generative AI and large language models.
Cyera’s platform empowers organizations to efficiently locate, classify, and protect sensitive data across their complex digital ecosystems. This latest round brings Cyera’s total funding to over $1.3 billion, effectively doubling its valuation to $6 billion in less than four years since its inception. The fresh capital will be strategically deployed to enhance Cyera’s comprehensive product suite, pursue key strategic acquisitions, and expand its global footprint to meet escalating demand for secure AI deployment solutions.
With a remarkable 4.5x year-over-year increase in its Fortune 500 customer base, the recent acquisition of Trail Security to launch Omni DLP, and operations now spanning 10 countries with nearly 800 employees, Cyera is positioned as a critical enabler for responsible, enterprise-grade AI adoption across the globe.
Source: fintech.global
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