The rapid emergence and evolution of financial technology has created new opportunities for banks and payments companies. These companies offer various services such as credit services, cryptocurrency, and investing, and they’re making the lives of consumers and professionals easier with each passing day. Fintech has become so huge recently that new companies are constantly popping up, and it can be hard to keep up with them. That’s where this blog comes in. Here are some of the most influential fintech companies operating in 2022.
Robinhood
Baiju Bhatt and Vlad Tenev founded a financial services company called Robinhood, which offers a commission-free trading platform that allows users to trade stocks and exchange cryptocurrencies. The app was initially created to make trading safer and easier. Since its inception, the company has over 22 million users and is currently valued at $11.7 billion.
Klarna
One of the most popular and successful fintech companies at the moment is Klarna, which is valued at over $31.5 billion. The company offers various financial services through its website and app. It allows users to pay for their products and services in three different installments. Sebastian Siemiatkowski founded the company in 2005 in Sweden.
Current
Stuart Sopp founded Current in 2015. It’s a financial services company that offers various products and services such as online banking and mobile banking. The company was initially established to provide a premium finance service to everyone. It has over 225,000 followers on Twitter and is valued at over $2.2 billion.
Gemini
Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss founded the digital asset exchange known as Gemini in 2014. It’s currently valued at over $5 billion and has over 295,000 followers on Twitter. Through its platform, users can trade and buy and sell various cryptocurrencies.
BlockFi
In 2017, Flori Marquez and Zac Prince founded BlockFi, which is a financial services company that allows users to trade and sell cryptocurrencies, with some users being able to earn over 8% a year on their holdings. Since its inception, the company has been valued at over $3 billion and has over 130 thousand followers on Twitter.