APAC fintech funding slump underscores evolving business models as deal-volume falls to US$4.3 billion in H1 2025
The fintech sector in the Asia-Pacific region is facing a critical juncture as new data shows investment volumes and deal-counts remain weak, despite the ongoing digital-transformation imperative. According to a new study by KPMG (“Pulse of Fintech H1 2025: Asia-Pacific”), fintec…
The fintech sector in the Asia-Pacific region is facing a critical juncture as new data shows investment volumes and deal-counts remain weak, despite the ongoing digital-transformation imperative. According to a new study by KPMG (“Pulse of Fintech H1 2025: Asia-Pacific”), fintech funding in the region stood at just US$4.3 billion across 363 deals in the first half of 2025, down from US$7.3 billion across 444 deals in H2 2024. KPMG
Outlook
In summary, while the headline numbers for APAC fintech investment may appear weak, the structural evolution of the industry (towards infrastructure, B2B, embedded models) suggests that the next phase of fintech growth may be less flashy, but more substantive. Firms and investors that adapt accordingly may emerge stronger.
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