Hot on the heels of reaching our goal of lending €250 million to Irish SMEs, Linked Finance has just been announced as the new member of the 2023 Global Top 200 Fintechs by CNBC.
The top 200 list was selected from global companies such as Revolut, PayPal, Klarna and OpenSea. Our selection reflects the growth of Linked Finance and the innovative way we provide fast, flexible finance to SMEs.
This latest achievement reinforces Linked Finance’s position as a leader in defining the future of finance and highlights the growing importance of alternative lending solutions in the Irish SME sector.
The CNBC list showcases the most innovative and influential fintech companies from around the world, and Linked Finance’s inclusion reaffirms its position as a trailblazer in the fintech arena. Over the past decade, Linked Finance has revolutionised the borrowing experience by prioritising speed and simplicity, with many deals approved and delivered within just 24 hours of documents being submitted.
Linked Finance was selected by CNBC alongside three other Irish fintech leaders, including Stripe and Wayflyer, in a global study that analysed more than 1,500 companies. This impressive representation further reinforces Ireland’s stature as a global fintech hub, showcasing the diversity and strength of the country’s financial technology ecosystem.
“We are honoured and thrilled to be recognised as one of CNBC’s top 200 global fintech companies, and a leader in the alternative lending sector” said Niall O’Grady, CEO of Linked Finance. “This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team and also to the impact we’ve made in transforming the way SMEs access capital”
“Linked Finance’s achievement highlights the pivotal role that fintech companies play in shaping the financial landscape and driving economic growth. As businesses continue to seek speed and simplicity, alternative lenders like Linked Finance are playing an essential role in ensuring that SMEs have the resources they need to flourish.”
CNBC partnered with independent research firm Statista to establish a transparent overview of the top fintech companies. Statista analysed over 1,500 firms across nine different market segments, evaluating each one against a set of key performance indicators, including revenue, user numbers, and total funding raised. More than 10,000 data points were assessed in the global study, including annual reports, company websites, and news articles.
