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M&A and VC Desk
The M&A Desk specializes in providing insights into the Fintech M&A market, specifically within sectors of Financial Institutions (FIG) and Technology, Media, and Telecom (TMT), in which Fintech plays a pivotal role. We thoroughly analyze major trends in Fintech M&A, along with relevant activities in the Private Equity and Venture Capital markets. Additionally, we delve into specific deals to offer a granular view of the market dynamics. This division equips our members with crucial market awareness, financial analysis, and valuation skills, all essential for forging a successful career in finance, with a focus on the evolving landscape of Fintech.
Slide Decks
The M&A Desk primarily disseminates its research in Slide Deck format, a choice that aligns with the practical skills our members aspire to master for their future careers in finance.
Beyond the Hype: Dissecting FOMO in Fintech Deals
How does FOMO distort fintech investment cycles?
When innovation is rapid, uncertainty is high, and narratives spread faster than fundamentals, traditional market discipline breaks down. Fintech investing is especially exposed to FOMO. Valuations can detach from KPIs, capital clusters into the same subsectors, and fundraising timelines compress as investors rush to avoid missing the next “must-own” trend.
European Political Instability and Fintech Consolidation
European political instability is no longer just a macro headline, it is actively reshaping fintech valuations, VC strategies, and exit routes.
In this presentation, we analyze how regulatory uncertainty, higher interest rates, and geopolitical fragmentation across Europe are accelerating fintech consolidation, pushing investors toward compliance-ready models and making M&A the dominant exit path.
From MiCA and DORA to Brexit and the French political crisis, the data shows a
Valuing Fintech Firms
Challenges, Alternative Methods, and StoneCo Case Study Fintechs are reshaping the financial landscape, from neobanks and lending...
2024 Fintech M&A Trends Report
This year's report delves into how fintech firms are adapting to volatile macroeconomic conditions, emphasizing AI-driven solutions, regulatory shifts, and strategic consolidations. It highlights how players are leveraging high-value deals to drive growth and shape the sector's trajectory. Highlights of the report include: Global Outlook: Notable growth in total deal value ($184.3 billion) and volume (664 deals). Regional Trends: The Americas lead in activity, with EMEA and A
Acquisition of Secureworks by Sophos
Uncover the strategic depths behind Sophos's acquisition of Secureworks in our latest analysis by the Bocconi Students Fintech Society. This report dives into the merger that's set to reshape the cybersecurity landscape, offering insights into the companies' histories, their evolving business strategies, and the pivotal market trends shaping their paths. Why did Sophos acquire Secureworks, and what does this mean for the industry? Delve into our comprehensive report to explor
The buy-side in Fintech M&A
By reading our report, you will understand better what are financial buyers and strategic buyers. How do they differentiate from each other? What are their goals, investment time horizon, and decision criteria? And many more! You will find some of the major deals in 2022 and 2023 in the fintech field. Also, the report analyses overall trends of Fintech M&A in EMEA, APAC, and America. Moreover, BSFS took another approach by giving you an insight into the evolution of the M&A a
VC in Crypto and DeFi: Joystream and Itheum
When venture capital meets decentralization, the result is more than just funding. It's a signal of conviction. In a space where protocols can reshape entire industries overnight, the VCs choosing where to deploy capital are effectively casting votes on the future of Web3. Our report, Venture Capitals in the Crypto and DeFi Industries: Joystream and Itheum , goes beyond the macro trends to zoom in on two projects at the frontier of decentralized innovation. Joystream, a block
VC in Crypto and DeFi: Industry analysis and major investments in 2021
In 2021, venture capital investment in crypto and DeFi reached unprecedented heights, signaling a fundamental shift in how institutional money views decentralized technology. From billion-dollar bets on blockchain infrastructure to seed-stage funding for experimental DeFi protocols, the world's top VCs made it clear: this space is no longer a fringe experiment. Our report, Venture Capitals in the Crypto and DeFi Industries , maps this investment surge across geographies, grow
European VC in Fintech: Equity Research II
Pento payroll company backed by Point Nine Capital Bocconi Students Fintech Society has, through an Equity Research, analysed the payroll company Pento, who is backed by the Fintech-focused European Venture Capital company Point Nine Capital. Pento recently raised $12.7 million in a Series A funding round led by General Catalyst. With this funding round, Pento has been able to disrupt the European payroll market by providing for the first time a fully automated and complete p
European VC in Fintech: Equity Research I
Swile worktech company backed by Index Ventures Bocconi Students Fintech Society has, through an Equity Research, analysed the worktech company Swile, who is backed by the Fintech-focused European venture capital company Index Ventures. Swile recently raised $200 million in a Series D funding round led by SoftBank Group International. With this funding round, Swile is now the second fastest French company to reach unicorn status, meaning that it has a valuation of $1 billion
EQT Ventures backs Swedish Fintech Juni in a $52M deal
Unique value proposition from Swedish neobanking player attracts investment FinTechs continue to attract remarkable fundings; Juni, a Swedish fintech company that develops a banking app and platform for e-commerce and online marketing entrepreneurs, extended its Series A funding in October 2021, with a $52m deal led by EQT Ventures. Bocconi Students Fintech Society has produced a deal infographic where you can find out more about the parts involved in Juni's deal, along wit
Record-breaking VC investment in fintech in first half of 2021
European VC in Fintech: Industry Analysis Record-breaking VC investment in Fintech in first half of 2021 Technology is continuing to power an unprecedented shift in financial services ecosystems, and FinTechs continue to attract significant amounts of funding despite a challenging and competitive market. Bocconi Students Fintech Society has produced a Venture Capital Investments in Fintech Outlook where you can find out how Venture Capital and FinTechs are taking advantage
Fintech in Numbers & Main Fintech Transactions Trends In 2019 And 2020
Bocconi Students Fintech Society has outlined the most important trends in fintech transactions in 2019 and 2020 with a focus on the midterm outlook and on the biggest recent transactions involving the funding of Klarna and Stripe , two of the highest valued fintech companies in the world . 2020 has been a gamechanger for the fintech industry. The already exponential growth in total value of investments into fintech companies worldwide from 2010 to 2019 (CAGR 38%) is ex
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