FinTech Magazine - July 2021 | Page 109

TOP 10
Silicon Valley Most valuable fintech : Stripe Value ( in USD ): $ 95bn
Silicon Valley is practically synonymous with technology , so it ’ s probably no surprise that this Northern Californian nexus for global innovation claims the top spot on our list .
The area has a fintech talent pool of approximately 74,000 people , over 300 startups ( at the time of writing ), and has so far attracted over $ 5bn in capital . Its reputation as a prime investment hub is further supplemented by 17,000 angel investors .
There ’ s no shortage of big-name fintechs in the area ; Square , Robinhood , Coinbase , and Stripe – currently the US ’ most valuable startup – are just some of the global leaders housed in the Valley ’ s 47 square miles . Ranked as having the thirdhighest GDP per capita in the world , it ’ s clear that Silicon Valley has the resources and talent to maintain its position as the world ’ s foremost fintech hub for the foreseeable future .
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