06. January 2026

The Outlook for European Fintech in 2026

In a recent guest piece for Tech Funding News, Augmentum’s Johnnie Martin provides an overview of some of the trends shaping the fintech sector in 2026.

From an exit environment dominated by strategic M&A to the institutionalisation of AI, Johnnie outlines why 2026 is the year of the “quality” business. Johnnie states the era of “growth at all costs” is over, replaced by a focus on robust unit economics and long-term sustainability.

Read the full piece here.