Fintech Funding Drops as Investors Pivot to Established Firms
Fintech funding rounds fell 41 percent to 153 between January and September 2026, even as total capital raised rose 14 percent to $2.2 billion. This shift highlights investor preference for established firms over early-stage startups, a trend that may intensify further as compliance pressures from the DPDP Act take effect across the sector.
Source: Business Standard