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10 months ago in Business & Finance , Data Sources By Shobha

What are the most reliable sources for accessing global data on FinTech firms?

I am conducting comparative research on FinTech firms across regions.Access to accurate firm-level data on funding and market activity is essential.I am looking for trusted and widely used data sources.

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By Govind Answered 8 months ago

From my experience working on cross-country FinTech studies, databases like Crunchbase, CB Insights, and PitchBook are the most reliable starting points. I have seen researchers use them to track funding rounds, firm lifecycles, and regional trends with reasonable consistency. I would recommend triangulating across at least two sources, as coverage and classification can vary. This improves data robustness, especially in emerging markets.

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