Investment in the UK’s fintech sector took a sharp knock last year, falling by 21% as investors increasingly opted for the US over Labour’s higher-tax, higher-regulation Britain, according to accounting firm KMPG. The lowest level since the start of the pandemic…
UK fintech drew in just under $11 billion across the year, down from $13.4 billion in 2024. There were 109 fewer deals closed in 2025 than the previous year. A big chunk of all fintech investment in 2025 came from Revolut’s fundraising – with the firm raising around $4 billion. Meanwhile Rachel Reeves has remained rather quiet recently…