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In big tech, Google is most active investor in fintech

  • Big technology firms are investors in fintech firms strategic to their business.
  • Google Ventures is the most active investor in the space as Google moves deeper into banking and payments.
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1 comments on “In big tech, Google is most active investor in fintech”

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    Big tech will continue to target the payment and e-commerce space as they see this as an opportunity to disrupt and create a frictionless experience for consumers.

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