October 2025
In the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, overall FinTech funding in our coverage universe1 increased by 76% (US$42.1 billion (B) increment, from 9M 2024's US$55.7B to US$97.8B for the same period in 2025). Funding increased in three of the eight economies in our coverage universe including United States (104%), India (37%), and Hong Kong (78%). Funding declined in United Kingdom (5%), Singapore (19%), China (37%), United Arab Emirates (14%) and Indonesia (63%).
The United States continued to lead FinTech investment funding with US$83.2B raised in 9M 2025 representing 85% of global value. The US also saw the highest absolute and percentage increase in FinTech investments of US$42.3B and 104% respectively with deals such as Discover Financial Services (Banking & Payments, US$35.3B).
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