Private Equity Investment In Fintech Up 44% In 2025

Markit3.6K FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(4min)CommentsSummaryGlobal private equity and venture capital investments in the fintech sector grew 43.7% YoY to $18.54 billion in 2025, even as deal volume declined.The trend of AI adding value to fintech solutions is reflected in the median private equity deal size in the sector, which was up about 29% YoY to $9 million, according to Market Intelligence data.The US and Canada were the leading locations for fintech deals in 2025, with 130 transactions totaling about $14.1 billion.The fintech sector in the Middle East, particularly within the Gulf Cooperation Council, is well positioned for more investment, driven by regulatory modernization. zimmytws/iStock via Getty Images Global private equity and venture capital investments in the fintech sector grew 43.7% year-over-year to $18.54 billion in 2025, even as deal volume declined. The volume of deals fell 34.2% from 2024, according to S&P Global MarketThis article was written byMarkit3.6K FollowersFollowIHS Markit (Nasdaq: INFO) is a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions for the major industries and markets that drive economies worldwide. The company delivers next-generation information, analytics and solutions to customers in business, finance and government, improving their operational efficiency and providing deep insights that lead to well-informed, confident decisions. IHS Markit has more than 50,000 key business and government customers, including 80 percent of the Fortune Global 500 and the world’s leading financial institutions. Headquartered in London, IHS Markit is committed to sustainable, profitable growth.