CEE Fintech Sector Report 2025-2026

Fintech companies in the CEE region have emerged as key players not only in transforming traditional financial services but also in attracting robust venture capital investments. Recent analyses show that among the 3,800 VC-backed startups operating throughout CEE, fintech stands out as one of the most heavily funded sectors. In 2024, the broader startup ecosystem raised approximately EUR 2.3bn in VC investments, with notable contributions from early, breakout, and later-stage rounds. Data from the Dealroom CEE Report 2025 indicate that fintech consistently commands a significant share of regional capital, alongside sectors such as transportation and energy.

This report provides a complete and detailed analysis of the "Fintech" sector for Central and Eastern Europe. EMIS Insights presents in-depth business intelligence in a standard format across countries and regions, providing a balanced mix between analysis and data.

What this report allows you to do:

• Understand the key elements at play in the "Fintech" sector in Central and Eastern Europe
• Crystallise the forces both driving and restraining this sector in Central and Eastern Europe
• Ascertain Central and Eastern Europe’s position in the global sector
• Build a complete perspective on sector trade, investment and employment
• Understand the competitive landscape and who the major players are
• View M&A activity and major deals
• Gain an understanding of the regulatory environment for the sector in Central and Eastern Europe.
• Build a clear picture of trends, output and consumption for specific sub-sectors