Fintech

Two Irish-led firms included in list of ‘most exciting European fintechs’

Business Insider’s ranking - compiled by venture capitalists - features 32 firms in total

Kota’s founders: Chief technology officer Patrick O’Boyle, director of engineering Deepak Baliga and chief executive Luke Mackey

Two Irish-founded start-ups have been included in Business Insider’s most exciting European fintech firms list.

The ranking, which is compiled by venture capitalists, features 32 firms in total, including Stockholm’s Brite Payments and London-based Wagestream.

Among the companies included is Kota, the employee benefits company formerly known as Yonder. Founded in Dublin in 2022 by chief executive Luke Mackey, chief technology officer Patrick O’Boyle and director of engineering Deepak Baliga, Kota is focused on simplifying ...