Startups & VC

Fintech funding in Singapore drops to US$499M as dealmaking becomes more selective

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Fintech funding in Singapore has significantly declined in the first half of 2026, raising just over US$499 million across 53 deals, a sharp drop from the previous year. Investors are now highly selective, focusing capital on mature, defensible platforms with a clear path to profitability, reflecting a global trend of rewarding proven success over potential. This shift impacts regional fintechs reliant on Singapore as a capital formation hub, with payments remaining a key but concentrated sector.

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