Financial Technology

Sector Overview

Financial technology is transforming the global financial services landscape, driving innovation across payments, digital banking, blockchain, and regulatory technology. Taranis Capital has deep expertise in the fintech sector, with a team that combines decades of experience in financial services, technology investment, and digital transformation. Our approach focuses on identifying fintech companies with strong ethical governance and innovative solutions to genuine financial sector challenges.

Through our partnership with The Fintech Times — a leading global fintech media brand with over 250,000 industry subscribers — we maintain unparalleled visibility into emerging fintech companies and market trends. This proprietary intelligence, combined with our network across the DIFC, London, and Geneva, gives us a distinct advantage in identifying and supporting the most promising fintech businesses.

Market Opportunity

In the first half of 2022, Innovate Finance reported that global venture capital investment increased by 8% compared to H1 2021. US venture investment declined by 10% in H1 2022 whilst UK-based investments grew by 24%. The landscape for venture capital showed signs of economic slowdown in the second half of 2022, with Q3 securing $16.4 billion and Q4 netting $11.8 billion — a total of $28.2 billion for H2, down 61% on H2 2021. Such declining figures are rooted in macroeconomic and geopolitical circumstances, including three concurrent recessions across major international markets.

Our Approach

We take a disciplined, systematic approach to fintech investment, identifying companies with strong ethical governance and innovative solutions to genuine financial sector challenges. Our team conducts thorough due diligence, evaluating both the technology and the people behind each investment. We seek to partner with founders and management teams who demonstrate a commitment to responsible finance and sustainable business practices.

By combining deep sector expertise with rigorous financial analysis, we identify fintech opportunities that offer compelling returns whilst contributing to the modernisation and democratisation of financial services globally.

Ethics & ESG

At Taranis Capital, responsible investment isn't a product, service or something that can be bought — it's part of our purpose and integral to everything we do. We believe that our investments deliver long-term sustainable value whilst securing a strong return. Wider international trends in environment, social and governance (ESG) issues are shaping the future. From climate change to diversity and inclusion, and the focus on company culture, we are conscious of the investments we make and their impact on society and the environment.

We ensure all potential investments are screened against strict responsible investment criteria and ESG-related risks are identified and managed. We actively engage with boards and management teams to embed sustainability into their businesses.

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