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SG fintech surges to $1b in H1 2025, driven by payments, AI

Singapore’s fintech sector recorded US$1 billion in investments across 90 deals in H1 2025, up 87% year-on-year, according to KPMG’s latest Pulse of Fintech report.

Deal values increased 28% from H2 2024, led by payments, cryptocurrency, and AI and machine learning.

Payments deals in Singapore reached US$475 million, driven by large raises including Airwallex’s US$301 million.

The digital assets sector saw 48 deals totaling US$254 million, with Giants Planet and Coinseeker.co each raising US$30 million.

AI and machine learning fintechs attracted US$234 million over 22 deals, surpassing previous years.

🔗 Source: KPMG International

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