Venture Capital firms invested nearly $5.3 billion into London-based financial technology startups. : The global financial technology (fintech) sector is booming and London-based companies have seen record investment during the first six months of 2021. According to a research report published by Dealroom.co and London & Partners, the global fintech sector attracted nearly $54 billion during H1 2021. The research highlighted significant growth in London’s fintech sector. London-based financial technology startups attracted $5.3 billion during the first half of 2021, the highest level on record. In the first six months of 2020, London’s fintech companies raised $2.1 billion.