UK on Track to Surpass Silicon Valley’s Fintech Prowess

The UK is clearly Europe’s top fintech market and now the city could take on Silicon Valley and China as the world’s top market; the UK is only behind the U.S. and China when it comes to current and realized unicorns; progressive regulation, top talent, and increased investment have spurred the market to where it is today; “There’s never been a better time to be working in the UK digital tech sector,” said Eileen Burbidge, chair of Tech Nation and partner at Passion Capital, to Business Insider. “We are really punching above our weight. I’m confident that we will be producing many more world-class fintech companies. Source.

  • Todd Anderson

    Todd is the host of PitchIt: the fintech startups podcast, a weekly interview show featuring emerging fintech founders and leading venture capitalists. He is responsible for leading the content team which covers fintech through daily & weekly email newsletters, editorial, virtual events, and in-person conferences. He has been covering fintech, banking, and venture capital for more than 15 years, including speaking regularly at industry events.