For the third consecutive year, CNBC is working with the market research firm to list the world’s main financial technology companies.
Including new companies, scales and technological players, the main Global Fintech list aims to evaluate companies using a methodology of objective and objective performance indicators.
You can get more information about the research project and the methodology by clicking here.
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Applications are now open for companies to register their information for their consideration by statista researchers. To qualify, a company must focus mainly on the development of innovative financial products and services based on technology.
This year, we are also deepening the investigation to appoint the outstanding companies operating in the United Kingdom, the largest Fintech market in Europe, measured by the amount of financing collected.
The applications of companies based in the United Kingdom, in addition to being considered for the Fintech global list, will also be considered for a separate list of the main Fintech companies in the United Kingdom. Companies do not need to complete a separate application to consult for the United Kingdom ranking.
Last year, the new Fintech companies in the United Kingdom raised $ 3.6 billion in risk capital, classifying the second world and the first in Europe for funds, according to the commercial body of the Innovate Finance industry. The country is also the home of Revolution, the largest Fintech unicorn in Europe with an assessment of $ 45 billion.
How to apply
Companies can send their information for consideration by clicking here. The form, organized by statista, includes questions about the business model of a company and certain key performance indicators, including the growth of income and employee staff.
The deadline for presentations is April 25, 2025.
If you have any questions about the lists or need assistance to complete the form, communicate with statista: topfintechs@statista.com.
Successful companies will be listed in the category that most reflects their business model. This year, insurance technology will be included as a category in the Fintech global list. The other categories are payments, neobanking, digital assets, alternative financing, wealth technology and Enterprise Fintech.
You can consult last year’s list here, which included brands known as MasterCard And the group of ants from China, global unicorns such as the Brazilian digital lender Nubbanco And I bought now, the Klarna firm later pays, as well as narrower disruptors, including the primer of the payment platform and the Stash investment application.