1、Europe and Israels fintech founder factoriesIntroductionVenture-backed fintech unicornsFunding for startups springing from fintech unicornsMethodology&AppendixFintech founder factories in the spotlightp.14p.12p.10p.08p.06p.04p.16Applying industry expertise to new venturesFintech founder factories la
2、y strong foundations in tech hubsContents23EUROPE AND ISRAELS FINTECH FOUNDER FACTORIESACCEL DEALROOMCreated in partnership with data provider Dealroom,this report reveals that of the 98 VC-backed fintech unicorns in the region,82 have fuelled 625 new tech-enabled startups across Europe and Israel.I
3、n spite of fintech funding reverting to a new normal,tracking 2020 and 2023s funding levels,the data highlights the strong fintech foundations laid by the regions fintech unicorns.The wealth of talent and ambition of Europe and Israels fintech founders remains undiminished,with new startups continui
4、ng to be founded despite the tougher macroeconomic environment seen over the last few years.fintech success stories,while growing local ecosystems across the whole continent.Were looking forward to seeing more durable yet disruptive startups bringing innovation to many different segments and categor
5、ies across the$10T+financial service industry.”Commenting on the reports findings,Luca Bocchio,Partner at Accel,said:“Its clear that the flywheel of talent from fintech unicorns is now spinning.The regions fintech founder factories arent just producing the next wave of founders,but also a strong net
6、work of seasoned operators around them who have a wealth of product,engineering and scaling experience.This knowledge and experience is vital to building the future generation of Fintech unicorns are fuelling the creation of a new wave of fintechs across Europe and Israel as former employees become