Country : Germany Fintechs include : N26 , Solarisbank and Billie

Berlin is renowned for its history , culture and nightlife but was historically overshadowed by other German cities – notably Frankfurt – when it came to finance . Now Berlin is staking its claim as a global fintech hub and may still emerge as the biggest challenger to London ’ s European fintech crown . Home to N26 and Solarisbank , Berlin attracts talent from around the world and benefits from good access to Germany ’ s financial institutions as well as a strong pool of investors .

Country : USA Fintechs include : Payoneer , Moven and Ramp

Another city with a global reputation , New York has traditionally lost out to the West Coast when it comes to fintech kudos . The city is home to over 1,000 fintechs including many that have achieved unicorn status . As well as Wall Street – New York ’ s financial centre – the city boasts a population of more than 8 million and is a huge draw for young professionals , including graduates of some of the world ’ s most prestigious universities such as Harvard , Yale , Princeton and MIT .

134 May 2022