If there were doubts about Atlanta’s position as a global fintech center, deal activity in 2019 should put those to rest. Consolidation among some of the top payment processors in the world – and in Atlanta – are driving the U.S. to record levels for fintech investment. In late July, Fiserv completed its acquisition of First Data for $22 billion while Fidelity National Information Services closed its deal with Worldpay, valued at $43 billion. Global Payments and TSYS followed suit in September,…
Atlanta’s fintech deal scene poised to build on momentum
If there were doubts about Atlanta’s position as a global fintech center, deal activity in 2019 should put those to rest. Consolidation among some of the top payment processors in the world – and in Atlanta – are driving the U.S. to record levels for fintech investment. In late July, Fiserv completed its acquisition of First Data for $22 billion while Fidelity National Information Services closed its deal with Worldpay, valued at $43 billion. Global Payments and TSYS followed suit in September,…