bunq
Amsterdam, Netherlands · StartupMobile-first bank that lets individuals and businesses control accounts, cards, and payments.
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Elevator Ventures
Vienna, Austria · AcceleratorRaiffeisen Bank International's venture unit investing in fintech and banking innovation across CEE.
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Lunar
Aarhus, Denmark · StartupLunar is a Danish digital bank founded in Aarhus in 2015 to deliver a mobile first banking experience for consumers and small businesses. After starting as a fintech app layered on partner infrastructure, Lunar secured its own banking license in 2019 and expanded across the Nordics. The app offers current accounts, cards, budgeting tools, business banking, and investment features, positioning Lunar as a regional challenger bank. The company has raised major funding rounds and remains a prominent Nordic fintech.
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Money20/20 Europe 2026
Amsterdam, Netherlands · EventFlagship fintech and payments conference at RAI Amsterdam, convening banks, payment leaders, regulators, and startups. Core venue for partnerships in payments infrastructure, compliance tech, cross-border finance, and EU market expansion.
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N26
Berlin, Germany · StartupN26 is a Berlin-based digital bank with a mobile-first current account and financial products for consumers across Europe. In May 2024, BaFin lifted the growth restrictions previously imposed on the bank, clearing the way for renewed customer expansion. In 2025 N26 rolled out free stock and ETF trading for all eligible customers, adding investing to its core banking offering. The company positions itself as a full-stack European challenger bank with a focus on product breadth and operational discipline.
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Qonto
Paris, France · StartupBusiness banking platform expanding aggressively into Germany and Italy to serve European SMEs.
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Solarisbank
Berlin, Germany · StartupEmbedded banking platform providing regulated accounts, cards, and payments APIs.
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