The VC winter continues, but amidst a 49% YoY fintech funding downturn globally, there are also preliminary signs of a slow recovery. Fintech funding in Q2 2023 is anywhere from 56% to 75% higher than fintech funding posted in the previous 3 quarters. But, there is reason to remain cautious, as the number of individual deals continues its steady decline, indicating larger deal sizes going towards larger, more established startups that are looking to consolidate their leadership positions.
Shaping The Future of Fintech
In this report, we take a look at the attractiveness of each of the 19 MENA countries in terms of fintech and identify the top 5 hot spots for fintech activity in the region today.