News Summary

• UK fintech companies raised about $1.5bn (£1.1bn) in the first six months of 2026, a 26% fall against the same period in 2025.
• Late-stage funding took the heaviest hit, falling 45% to $830mn.
• Early-stage rounds fell 26% against the previous half, while seed funding nearly doubled from a low base to $145mn.
• The sector recorded 42 acquisitions in the half, down 25% from the previous six months.