FIBE Berlin

The #fintech sector in 2024 showed resilience, shifting focus towards profitability and sustainable growth amid a consolidating market. Here are some key takeaways:   ▪️ AI takes the lead in fintech 🤖 -AI revolutionized areas like fraud detection, risk management, compliance, and customer service. -Generative AI improved predictive analytics and synthetic data creation. -The AI in fintech market reached $14.79B in 2024, expected to grow to $43.04B by 2029 at a 23.82% CAGR.   ▪️ Neobanks Turn Profitable 💸 N26, Nubank, Revolut, and bunq all reported significant profits, proving the viability of digital-first banking models.   ▪️ A year of major regulations ⚖️ -EU Instant Payments Regulation (IPR) aims to speed up payments across Europe, paving the way for embedded finance. -#MiCA and EU AI Act regulations are setting new standards for crypto and AI in fintech. 🔐 -EU Taxonomy & #CSRD are driving green finance and sustainability efforts within fintech. 🌱   ▪️ Secondary sales boom Monzo Bank, Stripe, and Revolut saw significant secondary sales, boosting liquidity and offering a windfall for investors and staff. 💰   ➡️ Read more in our current blog post: https://lnkd.in/ewbTsAtS

⛳️ If we talk literally, the centerpiece of our #festival grounds was the minigolf area! Watching so many of you playing golf and networking perfectly brought our vision to life. We captured some of the fun with Messe Berlin's top executives Mario Tobias and Dirk Hoffmann🏌️♂️! For #FIBE25, we’ll have another centerpiece to bring people together—just not the same one! 🔥 What do you think it’ll be?🤔 Drop your guesses below! ⬇️

🚀🌍 Jacqueline van den Ende, CEO & co-founder of Carbon Equity, is on a mission to mobilize billions for climate tech innovation. From scaling ventures in Southeast Asia to transforming European board culture, she’s redefining impact. At #FIBE24, she joined us to share her passion for climate investing and the urgent changes boards need to drive. 💡 We give you our very last Dr. Martha Unscripted! 🎤✨ 

💡 News on #fintech in the Nordics! #Cryptocurrency is gaining traction in the Nordics, with 7% of adults—about 1.5 million people—now holding digital assets.🌍💰 Sweden leads the charge with 550,000 crypto owners, followed by Norway, Denmark, and Finland. As the EU prepares to roll out the Markets in Crypto-Assets (#MiCA) regulation, the region's growing crypto adoption highlights both opportunities and risks. 🔓 High-profile global hacks on crypto exchanges serve as stark reminders of the vulnerabilities users face. Curious? Read more online ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eyZU8ZjG

Who are the rising stars of the European #fintech ecosystem in 2024? 🤔 We dived into the Fintech 100, CB Insights’ annual list of the top private fintech companies to find out. Using the ranking based on their Mosaic Score – an algorithm that evaluates companies taking into account Momentum, Market, Money, and Management – here are the 10 most promising European fintech startups of 2024: 1️⃣- AKUR8, a Paris-based company led by Samuel Falmagne, leverages transparent machine learning and predictive analytics to improve insurers’ pricing and reserving processes. 2️⃣- Finom, an Amsterdam-based startup led by Andrew Petrov simplifies life for freelancers and entrepreneurs with a solution that integrates banking functions, accounting, financial management, and invoicing. 3️⃣- FINBOURNE Technology, based in London and headed by Thomas M., provides advanced financial data management solutions for asset managers and banks. 4️⃣- Greenly | Certified B Corp, headquartered in Paris and led by Alexis Normand, is the go-to carbon management platform for companies striving for Net Zero. 5️⃣- Pennylane, also based in Paris and run by Arthur Waller, is building a financial OS for European SMEs. 6️⃣- Fabrick, located in Biella, Italy, and led by Paolo Zaccardi, empowers businesses to innovate through easy-to-integrate open finance solutions. 7️⃣- Aveni, headquartered in Edinburgh and guided by Joseph Twigg, enhances workflows in financial services through AI-powered solutions. 8️⃣- Tuum, based in Tallinn, Estonia, and led by Myles Bertrand, offers modular core banking solutions enabling businesses to provide tailored financial services to their customers. 9️⃣- Fnality International, operating from London under the leadership of Rhomaios Ram, enables new payment models with an advanced DLT payment infrastructure. 🔟 - LYNX, based in Madrid and led by Dan Dica, provides AI-driven fraud prevention and anti-money laundering solutions. From AI-powered innovation to open finance and sustainability, these companies exemplify the diversity and dynamism of Europe’s thriving fintech ecosystem. Are there other game-changing European fintechs missing from this list? Let us know in the comments! 🚀

A bit unconventional and maybe not one of our typical “favourite spots,” but definitely a concept we’re loving: our matchmaking #festival style, complete with our colour scheme 🎨 Heike (Team Politics?💼⚖️) gives you the lowdown on our questionnaire and those iconic wristbands you pick upon arrival. So, the real question is—which team were you or which team will you choose in April for #FIBE25?

Join the Nordic Pavilion at #FIBE25 in Berlin! Are you a fintech company from the Nordics looking to expand your reach, showcase your brand, and connect with key players in one of Europe’s most dynamic ecosystems? This is your opportunity! 💡 What’s the idea? The Nordic Pavilion at #FIBE25 is designed to represent the entire Nordic region. It’s a platform to highlight the innovation, strength, and collaboration that define Nordic fintech. 📌 What’s included? We’re offering two exclusive partnership packages tailored to support both unicorns and startups: - Fully equipped booths (2m² or 5m²) - Access to the Späti Talk stage for brand visibility - Tickets to #FIBE25 - The possibility to participate in a high-profile panel: "Fintech in the Nordics" - And it doesn’t stop there. All participating companies will share a vibrant, collaborative Nordic community space—maximizing your exposure and connections. 🌍 Why join? - Lead generation: Meet potential clients, partners, and investors. - Brand visibility: Shine on a global stage. - Networking: Be part of discussions that shape the future of fintech. Don’t miss this chance to amplify your impact and make your mark in the #fintech capital of #Berlin! 👉 Interested? Get in touch: https://lnkd.in/e9BK6jV4

🔎 It’s numbers time at #FIBEBerlin! Thanks to the analysis from Drake Star: a total of 29 #fintech companies in Europe are gearing up to go public within the next two years. Among them are payment providers like Monzo, N26, Pleo, Revolut, Starling Bank, Stripe, SumUp, Qonto and Younited. How will the upcoming IPOs reshape the European fintech landscape in the next few years? 🤔

We’re excited to introduce Berliner Volksbank eG as our next #FIBE25 partner! 🎉 Berliner Volksbank brings deep industry expertise and a forward-thinking approach to FIBE Berlin, creating unique value. By collaborating closely with FinTechs, they unlock partnerships that combine the best of both worlds. Here’s how:   ▪️ Venture Clienting (CVCL): Berliner Volksbank integrates FinTech solutions directly into its own offerings, or makes them accessible to its wide customer base through strategic partnerships.   ▪️ Corporate Venture Capital (CVC): With targeted investments in FinTechs, Berliner Volksbank prioritizes solutions it can adopt internally or that provide added value for customers. 💰   ▪️ Enabler Role: Supporting FinTechs and founders from the ground up with its new subsidiary, "startbereit" (https://lnkd.in/e-BpVTDX). Founders can establish their business, including setting up a bank account, within days, allowing them to focus on growth rather than admin tasks. 🚀   ▪️ Strategic Partner: Berliner Volksbank serves as a committed strategic partner for FinTechs and beyond, welcoming everyone from founders working from their shared flat to international companies entering the German market. 🌍   What’s most exciting about joining us?   The opportunity to work directly at the intersection of tradition and #innovation. ✨ Berliner Volksbank is dedicated to expanding strategic partnerships with FinTechs, and formats like our #fintech and finance festival make this easier through scouting, networking, and deep dives. And to top it all off, they told us loud and clear: #Berlin finally has the event it’s long deserved! Thank you—we couldn’t agree more, we love it! 🙌

Who knew our "FIBE " pronunciation could be tricky? Despite our best efforts, we did find a few of you getting creative with it! But hey, where’s the fun without a little mix-up? 😉 No worries—you’ll have another chance next April for two days to meet us and say, “Bring the #fintech and #finance festival on, /faɪb/!” 🎉 Thank you Lisa Dally for the fantastic tour through our gallery!