{"id":155782,"date":"2023-09-13T07:00:35","date_gmt":"2023-09-13T06:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/?p=155782"},"modified":"2023-10-12T13:54:15","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T12:54:15","slug":"2023-uk-fintech-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/news\/2023-uk-fintech-report\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 UK Fintech report reveals cautious funding trend"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column]\n <\/p><div class=\"highlight-box\">\n <div class=\"highlight-box-decor\">\n <svg class=\"brush-stroke-svg brush-stroke-big\" preserveaspectratio=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 116 6\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"#ea0037\">\n <path d=\"M94.0845406,5.55784045 C93.4629887,5.58758734 92.7723755,5.58758734 92.2198849,5.64708111 C92.0127009,5.66195455 91.7824965,5.67682799 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For entrepreneurs and small business owners, it&rsquo;s important to strike a balance between seizing new opportunities and take measures to <a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/people\/management\/employee-wellbeing-mental-health\/\"><strong>safeguard your team&rsquo;s well-being<\/strong><\/a> in order to navigate this new and challenging landscape successfully.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n[vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In the <\/span><b>8th Annual State of UK Fintech Report 2023<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> by Finch Capital, a resurgence of funding discipline has been revealed, prompting a fierce battle for profitability within the British <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/blog\/what-is-a-fintech-start-up\/\"><b>financial technology<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> ecosystem.&nbsp;<\/span>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The UK&rsquo;s fintech sector is experiencing tighter funding conditions, prompting companies to prioritise profitability as they navigate these challenges. This shift reflects a more <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/news\/banks-reining-in-sme-lending\/\"><b>cautious approach to investment<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and a greater emphasis on financial sustainability within the industry.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<\/p><div class=\"jumplinks-content\">\n <h3 class=\"jumplinks-content-title\">\n In this article, we will cover: <\/h3>\n <ul class=\"jumplinks-content-list\">\n <li class=\"jumplinks-content-item\">\n <a class=\"jumplinks-content-link jumplink-anchor\" href=\"#link-2023-uk-fintech-report-highlights\">2023 UK Fintech report highlights<\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"jumplinks-content-item\">\n <a class=\"jumplinks-content-link jumplink-anchor\" href=\"#link-the-2023-trends\">The 2023 trends<\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"jumplinks-content-item\">\n <a class=\"jumplinks-content-link jumplink-anchor\" href=\"#link-what-this-means-for-small-uk-startups\">What this means for small UK startups<\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"jumplinks-content-item\">\n <a class=\"jumplinks-content-link jumplink-anchor\" href=\"#link-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"jumplink-anchor-section\">\n <div class=\"jumplink-anchor-pointer\" id=\"link-2023-uk-fintech-report-highlights\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text]\n<h2>2023 UK Fintech report highlights<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Finch Capital provides a comprehensive analysis of the UK&rsquo;s financial technology landscape in their 8th report, focusing on three main areas:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>1) Impact of investment environment on the UK fintech landscape: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">a shift in investment discipline has led to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/news\/uk-fintech-funding\/\"><b>decline in funding<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, with the UK&rsquo;s share increasing and mega funding rounds on the decline.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>2) The state of fintech in the UK: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The UK fintech sector has felt the impact of the changing funding environment, with total capital raised in the first half of 2023 dropping 70% (from &pound;15.3 billion) in 2022. The top 20 funding rounds in the UK represented over 60% of total deal volume in 2021-22, though their sizes decreased. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/funding\/investors\/angel-investment-explained\/\"><b>Corporate investors<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> have retreated amid economic uncertainties, affecting <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/funding\/investors\/series-funding\/\"><b>Series A to C stage companies<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> the most. Payments, traditionally resilient, saw a surge in capital deployment in 2022, with crypto benefiting from early-stage investments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>3) Thematic trends in UK fintech: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The report highlights the decline in funding value across major markets in the UK, along with reduced activity from US-based investors. US-based investors have also scaled back their presence, with no US firms among the top 5 investors in the UK in 2023, compared to three in 2021. Valuations in both public and private markets have regressed to 2019 levels, particularly in later-stage funding rounds. 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<\/g>\n <\/svg>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"highlight-box-headline\">\n \n <span class=\"highlight-box-title\">\n Trending topic: Funding Discipline <\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"highlight-box-content\">\n <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Funding discipline<\/strong>&nbsp;refers to a strategic and cautious approach taken by investors, particularly in the context of venture capital and startup funding. It involves a more rigorous evaluation of investment opportunities and a greater emphasis on factors such as profitability, sustainability, and the long-term viability of the businesses seeking funding.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"jumplink-anchor-section\">\n <div class=\"jumplink-anchor-pointer\" id=\"link-the-2023-trends\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text]\n<h2>The 2023 trends<\/h2>\n<h3>Structural changes in funding landscape<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The UK&rsquo;s fintech sector has undergone significant transformations due to evolving funding dynamics. In the first half of 2023, the total capital raised amounted to &pound;4.6 billion, representing a stark 70% decrease from the &pound;15.3 billion raised during the same period in 2022.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Notably, the top 20 funding rounds, which accounted for 50% of the market in 2021 and 2022, now command over 60% of the total deal volume, despite their reduced sizes. Consequently, smaller deals outside the top 20 have faced challenges in raising capital, particularly in Series A to C stages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In terms of sectors, the payments category, historically resilient, witnessed a surprising downturn. Meanwhile, the crypto sector experienced an upsurge as investors gravitated toward early-stage businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While the report highlights a 70% decrease in funding value across the UK, emphasising the shift in funding discipline, the UK&rsquo;s share of the total <\/span><b>European funding increased from 45% to 50%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, bucking the trend of declining investment.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From a valuation perspective, public technology markets have retraced to 2019 levels after robust growth in 2020-2021. The private markets are experiencing a slower transition to 2019 valuation levels. Later-stage valuations have seen significant drops, sometimes up to 50%. In contrast, earlier-stage fintech companies have demonstrated greater resilience, with valuations remaining relatively stable.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Exit market resilience with exceptions<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/funding\/investors\/business-valuations\/\"><b>Mergers and acquisitions<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (M&A) activity has experienced a modest 5% decline, signalling a willingness to engage in deals at favourable prices. However, M&A transaction sizes have plummeted by 84%. Public markets have remained largely closed due to bottomed-out valuations, but the decline in inflation could create new exit opportunities for the UK&rsquo;s highest-valued fintech companies in 2024.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The M&A landscape has seen a considerable decrease in large outcomes, with less than 19% of all deals valued over USD 500 million. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/funding\/investors\/venture-capital\/\"><b>Venture funding<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in &lsquo;megarounds&rsquo; has also regressed to 2019 levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Profitability focus leads to layoffs<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The pursuit of profitability has become a central theme in the past year, resulting in over <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/news\/laid-off-workers-shun-full-time-work\/\"><b>3,000 announced layoffs in the UK<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> fintech industry. Despite this backdrop, the sector continues to hire, with the 10 fastest-growing fintech companies adding more than 1,050 employees in the past year, constituting 50% of their employee base.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To adapt to the current market conditions, some companies have opted for hiring <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/news\/over-a-third-of-grads-hope-to-work-for-a-start-up\/\"><b>cheaper junior positions<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> while parting ways with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/news\/ai-tech-anxiety\/\"><b>senior sales personnel<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>UK maintains resilience<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Amid the funding challenges, the UK has demonstrated greater resilience compared to other European countries, accounting for over 50% of total European funding. While regions like the Nordics, Poland, and France have maintained momentum through substantial crypto funding rounds, they continue to rely heavily on local early-stage investors.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Shift to B2B fintech continues<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The transition from consumer-oriented fintech to business-focused fintech, particularly B2B fintech, has continued and solidified in 2023. Lending and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/accounting\/what-is-a-balance-sheet\/\"><b>balance sheet businesses<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> have faced challenges due to increased funding costs and deteriorating loan portfolios.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The rise in interest rates has offered some relief to B2C fintech companies, contributing to healthy interest income revenue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Furthermore, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/news\/the-rise-of-the-criminal-customer\/\"><b>regulatory technology<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is gaining traction in the B2B fintech sector, driven by increasing complexity in <\/span><b>Know Your Customer (KYC)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><b>Anti-Money Laundering (AML)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> processes.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Generative <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/news\/goodbye-banking-apps-fintech-chatbot-cleo-raises-2m-seed-funding\/\"><b>AI is poised to reshape retail banking and insurance<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, making the <\/span><b>Chief Financial Officer (CFO)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> an even more pivotal figure within organisations.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<\/p><div class=\"jumplink-anchor-section\">\n <div class=\"jumplink-anchor-pointer\" id=\"link-what-this-means-for-small-uk-startups\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text]\n<h2>What this means for small UK startups<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The current trends in the UK fintech scene have significant implications for startups in the industry.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here&rsquo;s a summary of what these trends might mean for startups and how they can navigate the situation to their advantage:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Challenges:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Funding discipline:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> the resurgence of funding discipline means that securing capital has become more challenging. Startups may find it harder to secure large investments, especially in the absence of profitability.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Larger exits delayed:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> the delay in larger exits until 2024 means that startups may need to prepare for a more extended period of growth before achieving significant returns for investors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Reduced investor activity:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> investors from the US, Asia, and other strategic sectors are less active. This could limit access to international capital and partnerships for UK startups.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/funding\/investors\/business-valuations\/\"><b>Business valuation<\/b><\/a><b> pressures: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">valuations in later-stage funding rounds have dropped, putting pressure on startups&rsquo; perceived worth.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Opportunities:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Focus on profitability:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> startups should prioritise building profitable business models. The emphasis on profitability is a response to changing investor sentiment and economic uncertainties. Demonstrating a clear path to profitability can make them more attractive to investors and sustainable in the long run.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Try to diversify your funding options: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">given the decline in funding for early-stage companies, startups must be more resourceful in securing capital. They should explore a mix of funding sources, including niche <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/funding\/investors\/vc-female-funding\/\"><b>venture capital (for women specifically, for example)<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/funding\/grants\/small-business-grants\/\"><b>government grants<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> including the UK&rsquo;s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/funding\/investors\/seis-investment-scheme\/\"><b>SEIS<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/funding\/investors\/enterprise-investment-scheme\/\"><b>EIS<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> schemes. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/strategy\/the-ultimate-guide-to-networking\/\"><b>Leveraging relationships<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> with existing investors and showcasing a clear path to profitability can make them more attractive to potential funders. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/news\/london-networking\/\"><b>London was recently ranked best city in the world for networking<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Efficiency and cost control:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> startups can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/lean-business\/an-introduction-to-lean-business\/\"><b>optimise their operations<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/setting-up\/cost-of-goods-sold\/\"><b>reduce costs<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and consider more efficient hiring practices to weather the funding challenges.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Thematic trends: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">consider aligning with emerging thematic trends in the fintech sector, such as B2B solutions, regulation technology, or generative AI, to tap into growing market segments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>M&A and partnerships:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> although larger M&A deals are challenging, startups should remain open to strategic acquisitions. Smaller and more targeted acquisitions could be a viable growth strategy. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/strategy\/the-ultimate-guide-to-networking\/\"><b>Building strong networks<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and strategic <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/strategy\/joint-ventures\/\"><b>joint ventures<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> can increase the likelihood of such opportunities. Collaborate with other startups or established financial institutions through mergers, acquisitions, or partnerships to strengthen market positions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Focus on the UK market: <\/b>given the UK&rsquo;s resilience in the fintech sector, startups should prioritise their home market and build strong relationships with local investors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<\/p><div class=\"jumplink-anchor-section\">\n <div class=\"jumplink-anchor-pointer\" id=\"link-conclusion\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text]\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In conclusion, the UK fintech sector is navigating a period of <\/span><b>funding discipline<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><b>increased focus on profitability<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While the merger and acquisition (M&A) market continues to show activity, larger deals face challenges, impacting the UK&rsquo;s unicorns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is evident that the resurgence of funding discipline has compelled the UK&rsquo;s fintech ecosystem to prioritise &ldquo;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/news\/uk-small-businesses-in-survival-mode-over-next-six-months\/\"><b>survival mode<\/b><\/a>&ldquo;<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2023 might be a challenging year for significant exits, but 2024 holds more promise. The next 12 months are expected to bring about a healthier environment for the surviving players in the UK fintech scene.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While challenges persist, the industry&rsquo;s adaptability and resilience suggest a path toward a more sustainable and competitive ecosystem in the future. The UK remains a standout player in the European fintech market, and the shift toward B2B fintech continues to shape the trajectory of this industry.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In the 8th Annual State of UK Fintech Report 2023 by Finch Capital, a resurgence of funding discipline has been revealed, prompting a fierce battle for profitability within the British financial technology ecosystem.&nbsp; The UK&rsquo;s fintech sector is experiencing tighter funding conditions, prompting companies to prioritise profitability as they navigate these challenges. 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