About FinTech sector in China
The FinTech sector in China comprises 4.38K companies, including 1.77K funded companies having collectively raised $77.9B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 581 are Series A+ funded, and 38 have achieved unicorn status.
FinTech sector in China has seen 76 acquisitions and 77 IPOs.
This sector includes companies offering tech-enabled financial services and IT infrastructure and software for offering and managing financial services.
FinTech sector is also known as BFSI Tech.
Companies providing tech solutions to provide financial services like lending, banking, fundraising, insurance, etc are included in this sector. Companies offering traditional financial services like Banks, NBFCs, Insurance Carriers, etc are excluded.
Top FinTech Companies in China
There are 4,379 FinTech startups in China which include Tiger Brokers, Animoca Brands, The Sandbox, BITMAIN, Ant Group. Out of these, 1,770 startups are funded, with 581 having secured Series A+ funding, and 38 achieving unicorn status.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 196 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Tsinghua University and Stanford University.
Here is the list of top FinTech startups in China
Online trading platform for stocks and securities. It is an online platform for stocks, securities, ETFs, futures, warrants, and options. It allows users to buy, sell, and trade multiple assets through app-based trading platforms. Features economic calendar, stock pricing lists, news updates, and trading tools for developing investment strategies. Also, provides guidance and coaching for new brokers.
Key facts about Tiger Brokers
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Beijing (China)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $139M
- Investors: Orient Securities Asset Management, Interactive Brokers and 17 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Apr 05, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 78/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 6 of 1,164 Competitors
Developer of blockchain-based PC and mobile games. It develops and publishes blockchain games, traditional games, and other products. The company focuses on the development of racing and strategy-based NFT games which includes the sandbox, crazy kings, and crazy defense heroes. It also provides cloud authentication services and collaborate with formula one to develop blockchain games.
Key facts about Animoca Brands
- Founded Year: 2006
- Location: Kowloon (China)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $880M
- Investors: Liberty City Ventures, Octava and 119 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Nov 11, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 77/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 1,347 Competitors
3. The Sandbox
Online platform offering a user-generated metaverse with blockchain games for creative and immersive gaming experiences. It allows users to create and monetize their NFTs in a blockchain-based environment. The Sandbox platform combines elements of creativity, exploration, and gameplay in a sandbox setting, providing users with a degree of freedom to interact creatively and build their own virtual worlds.
Key facts about The Sandbox
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Hong Kong (China)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $115M
- Investors: SQUARE ENIX, B Cryptos and 46 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Jun 06, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 76/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 3 of 586 Competitors
4. BITMAIN
Developer of hardware solutions for crypto mining. It provides users with a platform that is based on the application-specific integrated chip miner technology for Bitcoin mining. It also offers cloud solutions, for blockchain and artificial intelligence applications.
Key facts about BITMAIN
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Beijing (China)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $950M
- Investors: Sequoia Capital, IDG Capital and 25 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Aug 13, 2018, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 75/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 386 Competitors
5. Ant Group
Payment processing solution for consumers, small and micro businesses. Offers a wallet for services such as money transfers, bill payments, online or offline payments, and more. It enables businesses to accept online payments from customers via credit or debit cards or bank transfers. It also offers personal and corporate credit solutions.
Key facts about Ant Group
- Founded Year: 2004
- Location: Hangzhou (China)
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $30.5B
- Investors: T. Rowe Price, The Carlyle Group and 37 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Feb 09, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 73/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 6 of 209 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the FinTech sector in China
457 FinTech startups in China were founded in 2018 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | 9 |
2024 | 51 |
2023 | 126 |
2022 | 179 |
2021 | 279 |
2020 | 223 |
2019 | 295 |
2018 | 457 |
2017 | 346 |
Stage-wise distribution of FinTech sector companies in China
Out of the total 4,379 FinTech companies in China, 1,770 have secured funding. Among them, 581 have reached Series A or higher, and 364 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 4,379
Funded - 1,770
Series A+ - 581
Series B+ - 364
Series C+ - 256
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 4,379 |
Funded | 1,770 |
Series A+ | 581 |
Series B+ | 364 |
Series C+ | 256 |
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Funding Trends in the FinTech sector in China
Total funding year-on-year in the FinTech sector in China
The FinTech sector in China saw a total funding of more than $57.4B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2018 at more than $21.1B.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2025 | $1.23B |
2024 | $934M |
2023 | $1.31B |
2022 | $2.95B |
2021 | $4.34B |
2020 | $1.8B |
2019 | $5.32B |
2018 | $21.1B |
2017 | $6.6B |
Recent Funding Rounds in FinTech in China
In the year 2025, till December 2025, FinTech companies in China have raised $722M in equity funding across 25 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till December 2024), FinTech companies in China had raised $597M across 51 rounds.
So, 2025 has seen a 20.78% rise in funding in FinTech companies in China as compared to 2024.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in FinTech companies in China:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series D | 7809 | Dec 16, 2025 | ||
Series B | 6890 | Dec 16, 2025 | ||
Seed | 1651 | Nov 20, 2025 | ||
Series A | 4673 | Oct 28, 2025 | ||
Series A | 9038 | Oct 22, 2025 |
Top Investors in FinTech in China
Plug and Play Tech Center is the top investor in FinTech companies in China based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in FinTech companies in China:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Sunnyvale (United States) | ||
Kowloon (China) | ||
Shanghai (China) | ||
Menlo Park (United States) | ||
Shenzhen (China) |
M&A activity in FinTech sector in China
In the year 2025, till October 2025, 4 acquisitions happened in FinTech sector in China.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in FinTech sector in China:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Oct 30, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 04, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 20, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 10, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Nov 13, 2023 |
Acquisition trends in FinTech sector in China
Here are the acquisition trends in FinTech sector in China:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | 4 |
2024 | - |
2023 | 6 |
2022 | 6 |
2021 | 10 |
2020 | 6 |
2019 | 8 |
2018 | 12 |
2017 | 4 |
IPOs in FinTech in China
In the year 2025, till December 2025, 6 IPOs happened in FinTech sector in China.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in FinTech sector in China:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Dec 17, 2025 | Hong Kong Exchanges (HKG) | |
Nov 27, 2025 | Hong Kong Exchanges (HKG) | |
Sep 19, 2025 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Jul 07, 2025 | Hong Kong Exchanges (HKG) | |
Apr 30, 2025 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) |
Colleges which produce the most FinTech companies in China
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the FinTech in China
Most number of FinTech startups in China have been founded by alumni from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Tsinghua University and Stanford University.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) | 18 |
Tsinghua University | 17 |
Stanford University | 15 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 11 |
Harvard University | 10 |
University of Cambridge | 10 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 9 |
University of Chicago | 9 |
University of Pennsylvania | 9 |
London School of Economics and Political Science | 6 |
Total funding in FinTech companies founded by alumni from top colleges in China
In the last 10 years, Stanford University graduates' FinTech companies in China have raised the most funding among top colleges. Stanford Business School alumni are second, and Tsinghua University alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Stanford University | $1.86B |
Stanford Business School | $1.85B |
Tsinghua University | $1.3B |
University of California (Berkeley) | $728M |
Peking University | $528M |
University of Chicago | $295M |
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) | $216M |
University of California (Los Angeles) | $216M |
Carnegie Mellon University | $206M |
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) | $194M |
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