MENA startups raised $1.7 billion in the first half of 2026, an 18% decline from the prior year. Fintech led with $708M, while the UAE maintained its dominance. The data signals a more selective venture capital market rather than a broad retreat, with implications for regional growth-stage capital.
Source: arabnews.com · Arab News
Switzerland's fintech sector faced a challenging funding environment in 2025, as venture capital increasingly flowed toward biotech, cleantech, and ICT. This shift highlights a strategic pivot by investors toward deep-tech and sustainability-focused enterprises, challenging Switzerland's traditional dominance in financial innovation.
Switzerland’s fintech ecosystem faced a challenging 2025 as venture capital continued to flow toward biotech, cleantech, and ICT sectors. Despite its heritage as a global financial hub, the nation's fintech startups are struggling to compete for domestic and international investment.
Source: fintechnews.ch · FintechNews CH