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London fintech founders face tougher venture capital scrutiny
Original: For years, forming a fintech startup in London was enough to dazzle venture capital firms. Now, founders are having to s
For years, simply forming a fintech startup in London was enough to attract interest from venture capital firms. That advantage has faded: founders now need to demonstrate real commercial success to secure funding, and those who cannot are being forced to change their strategy. The shift reflects a broader tightening of investor appetite for early-stage financial technology companies.
Why now: Investors have grown more demanding, making it harder for fintech founders to raise money on promise alone.
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