Insights From the 2021 Inclusive Fintech 50 Applicant Pool

This report examines application data from nearly 300 eligible fintech applicants from the 2021 Inclusive Fintech 50 competition to better understand the state of early-stage fintechs and identify opportunities for further exploration. While the paper signals continued progress on innovations to onboard low-income customers, it also lays out areas of concern related to funding concentration and risks associated with customer data.