The fintech sector is shifting toward B2B solutions as we approach 2025. Founders are concentrating on business lending, secured credit, and innovative second-order services powered by digital public infrastructure (DPI). With consumer lending slowing, investors are eyeing ventures that enhance operational efficiency and expand financial accessibility for businesses.
“Trade credit and supply chain finance are ripe for innovation,” said Sahil Gupta, Partner at Sprout Venture Partners. He highlighted that digitization is unlocking new opportunities in credit disbursal models.
AI: The Key to Compliance and Fraud Prevention
Regulatory scrutiny has been a hurdle for fintech startups. To navigate this, businesses are utilizing AI-driven tools for compliance automation and real-time fraud detection. This reduces operational costs and ensures trust in digital payments.
“AI will drive efficiency in coding, marketing, and sales,” noted Harshil Mathur, co-founder of Razorpay. By automating repetitive tasks, fintech firms can focus on personalized client outreach and faster product rollouts.
While fintech investment volumes have dropped since 2022’s $5.5 billion peak, venture capitalists remain optimistic about early-stage startups tackling debt collection, underwriting, and DPI innovation.
“DPI is becoming a crowded yet exciting space,” said Varun Malhotra, Partner at Quona Capital. Players like Vayana and Mintifi, backed by recent funding rounds, are poised to lead this transformation.
Challenges for Indian Startups
Indian fintech firms are making strides, but industry experts believe disruptive innovation is still lagging compared to Southeast Asia and the U.S. Startups need to accelerate their efforts in AI and blockchain-based models to stay competitive globally.
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