Fintech
Commented by Nico Popp on November 9th, 2021 | 10:57 CET
Peter Thiel-like returns: Commerzbank, Weng Fine Art, Aspermont, TeamViewer
Fintech is revolutionizing the financial sector and earning good money. Those who digitize payment or capital flows benefit from the most important characteristic of digital business processes: scaling. While traditional factories can only increase their capacity with more machines, factory floors and personnel, digital business models need only more server capacity. Modern architectures even make it possible to ramp up this capacity from one moment to the next or to book it with an external service provider. The actual product can thus be deployed many times over with minimal effort. Startup investors like Peter Thiel and founders are happy about this.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on September 29th, 2021 | 13:08 CEST
Deutsche Bank, Aspermont, Square - FinTech approaches promise a lot of potential
For several years now, the FinTech sector has been gaining more and more attention. Digital bank Revolut entered its funding round with a valuation of USD 33 billion. If you compare this value with the market capitalizations of German banks, the valuations are far below FinTech bank, with EUR 23 billion for Deutsche Bank and EUR 6.9 billion for Commerzbank. So big profits can beckon for emerging FinTech companies. These companies no longer have as many staff as traditional banks, and even advisory services are taken over by electronic helpers these days. There is additional pressure on traditional banks due to the zero interest rate policy. So today, we look at three companies looking to expand their businesses in this direction.
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on September 8th, 2021 | 13:18 CEST
BYD, Aspermont, Salzgitter AG - Extreme surge in demand
The improved mood in the economy and the reviving business cycle brought companies record results in the second quarter. Above all, electric car manufacturers shone with significantly rising sales figures. In June alone, the number of new registrations in Germany climbed 311% year-on-year. The switch from combustion engines to electric cars is only just beginning. The percentage of battery-powered vehicles on German roads is just 12%.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on August 31st, 2021 | 12:16 CEST
Square, Aspermont, flatexDEGIRO - FinTechs: Top or Flop?
Many FinTechs have emerged in recent years to put the fear of God into traditional banks with their dusty business models. As with many disruptive business models, the spread of the Internet and smartphones provided the basis for scalable, rapid growth. In addition, sufficient venture capital was available. Valuations in the billions, even before an IPO, were and are not uncommon. In addition, cryptocurrencies began an unprecedented triumphal march. In some places, the sword of Damocles of regulation hovers over the industry and not every Company will reach the finish line. Too many advance praises are priced into some prices. Who will be among the winners?
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Commented by Nico Popp on February 19th, 2021 | 09:33 CET
PayPal, Marble Financial, Ferratum: Fintech picks up speed
The world is becoming increasingly digital - only retirement planning and even banking are still partly stuck in the 1980s. We see this whenever we conduct banking transactions that are not commonplace. Examples include cashing checks or transferring money abroad. But there is a remedy: In recent years, more and more companies have taken analog areas related to finance and made them digital and better from the customer's perspective. This also opens up opportunities for investors.
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