Innovation in financial services is at an all-time high and expanding to include an increasingly diverse range of product concepts, company types, and delivery models. Yet one thing remains constant: businesses that store, move, convert, or otherwise handle customer or partner money must keep track of those funds. As they focus on building new products, delivering exceptional customer experiences, and breaking the mold, many underestimate the complexity of fulfilling that core business requir...| Insight - 2023
Stablecoins have demonstrated strong momentum, with transaction volumes surging to $5.7 trillion in 2024 and accelerating further with a 66% spike in Q1 2025. Investor interest is growing - evidenced by a recent increase in M&A activity, predominantly driven by strategic buyers rather than financial sponsors. A standout example is Stripe’s landmark $1.1 billion acquisition of Bridge, signaling a major strategic shift toward stablecoin-enabled payments. 1. Size & Growth: Stablecoin Transacti...| Insight - 2023
The $2.2B acquisition of AvidXchange by TPG and Corpay is the latest example of consolidation in B2B fintech and, more specifically, AP Automation. We discuss the deal structure, recent performance of the companies, and deal implications on broader B2B fintech investment.| insights.flagshipadvisorypartners.com
Our latest article explores why European SaaS (software as a service) platforms are excited about SoftPOS, a tap-to-pay innovation that transforms smartphones into contactless terminals, but are still slow to bring it to market. Despite SoftPOS’s promise to simplify tech stacks, cut hardware costs, and elevate in-person payment experiences, only 20% of leading SaaS platforms are actively promoting it today.| insights.flagshipadvisorypartners.com
Recent public market meltdown of North American B2B payments SaaS & fintechs likely to accelerate a wave of public-to-private M&A (along with other fintech domains). Market fundamentals, growth outlook and opportunity for value creation in the sector remain healthy for the long term.| insights.flagshipadvisorypartners.com
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