Hotspots for investor support: What fintech CEOs are eyeing in the latter half of the year
- Fintech CEOs are generally optimistic for the year's second half.
- Logan Allin, founder and managing partner at Fin Capital, outlined fintech CEOs' key objectives and strategies to mitigate the effects of high interest rates on funding and valuations.
With half the year behind us, what do fintech CEOs expect for the remainder of the year?
A recent report by Fin Capital shows that fintech CEOs are generally optimistic for the year’s second half. The investment firm sees a rise in investment volume and available funding, though they expect continued challenges with tighter deal terms, compressed multiples, and more stringent investor requirements. While the IPO market outlook is subdued, there is growing optimism regarding both inbound and outbound M&A activity. Regulatory issues are a significant concern, with crypto, open banking, and BNPL being the top topics for CEOs.
I spoke with Logan Allin, founder and managing partner at Fin Capital, about the key objectives fintech CEOs are setting for the upcoming months and their strategies for mitigating the effects of sustained high interest rates on fintech funding and valuations.
Q: What strategic goals are fintech CEOs focusing on in the coming months?
Logan Allin: …