KPMG said in a recent report that global fintech investment totaled $103.1 billion in the first half of 2026, with more than 2,100 deals completed during the period. Payments led all segments, drawing $44.2 billion, while digital assets attracted $11.1 billion. AI-focused fintech activity accounted for 800 transactions and $21.4 billion in investment.
Regionally, the Americas brought in $86.9 billion, with the United States contributing $80.8 billion. Investment in EMEA fell from $18 billion to $11.3 billion, while Asia-Pacific declined from $7.1 billion to $4.6 billion. M&A remained a major part of the market, totaling 394 deals worth $67.9 billion. KPMG said one $24.3 billion acquisition involving a global payments company was the main driver.
The report said capital is concentrating in larger companies with mature and market-tested business models. It also pointed to active cross-border M&A and continued investor interest in AI and digital assets, while insurtech and wealthtech showed visible weakness or adjustment.
ChainCatcher reported that a recent KPMG report put global fintech investment at $103.1 billion in the first half of 2026, with more than 2,100 deals recorded.
By segment, payments drew $44.2 billion, while digital assets received $11.1 billion. AI-related fintech logged 800 deals with total investment of $21.4 billion.
By region, the Americas attracted $86.9 billion, including $80.8 billion from the United States. Investment in EMEA fell from $18 billion to $11.3 billion, and Asia-Pacific declined from $7.1 billion to $4.6 billion.
M&A activity reached 394 deals worth $67.9 billion in total. KPMG said a single $24.3 billion acquisition of a global payments company was the key driver.
According to the report, capital is increasingly concentrated in leading companies with mature, market-validated business models. Cross-border M&A remained active, AI and digital assets stayed in focus, and sectors including insurtech and wealthtech saw clear adjustment or weak momentum.
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