Global fintech investments experienced a substantial increase from 2010 to 2019, reaching their highest point at ***** billion U.S. dollars. In 2020, investments fell sharply to under *** billion U.S. dollars, before recovering strongly in 2021 to exceed *** billion U.S. dollars. Following this 2021 peak, fintech investment levels declined significantly, with 2024 recording the lowest investment value since 2017. Throughout these fluctuations, the ******** consistently attracted the majority of investments, representing over half of the total global investment volume. Fintech revolution: North America lead the charge Fintech refers to innovative startups in the financial sector that leverage modern technology to revolutionize financial services. These companies develop digitally enhanced products, offering widespread access to financial services at lower costs compared to traditional institutions. Their solutions often improve efficiency, accessibility, and user experience in various financial operations. As of 2024, ************* led the global fintech landscape with over ****** fintech businesses, establishing the region as the world's premier hub for financial technology innovation. Which is the largest fintech unicorn in the U.S.? In early 2025, Stripe, a San Francisco-based payment processing services company, led the U.S. fintech unicorn sector with a valuation of ** billion U.S. dollars. This positioned Stripe as the most valuable fintech unicorn in the United States. Following Stripe was Chime, another significant player in the fintech space, valued at ** billion U.S. dollars. The substantial valuations of these companies underscore the growing importance and financial clout of innovative payment and banking solutions in the U.S. financial technology landscape.

Bhutan BT: GDP: Growth: Gross Capital Formation data was reported at 28.836 % in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 19.958 % for 2021. Bhutan BT: GDP: Growth: Gross Capital Formation data is updated yearly, averaging 4.383 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2022, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 44.242 % in 2010 and a record low of -21.845 % in 2020. Bhutan BT: GDP: Growth: Gross Capital Formation data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bhutan – Table BT.World Bank.WDI: Gross Domestic Product: Annual Growth Rate. Annual growth rate of gross capital formation based on constant local currency. Aggregates are based on constant 2015 prices, expressed in U.S. dollars. Gross capital formation (formerly gross domestic investment) consists of outlays on additions to the fixed assets of the economy plus net changes in the level of inventories. Fixed assets include land improvements (fences, ditches, drains, and so on); plant, machinery, and equipment purchases; and the construction of roads, railways, and the like, including schools, offices, hospitals, private residential dwellings, and commercial and industrial buildings. Inventories are stocks of goods held by firms to meet temporary or unexpected fluctuations in production or sales, and 'work in progress.' According to the 2008 SNA, net acquisitions of valuables are also considered capital formation.;World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.;Weighted average;

Belarus BY: Airport Infrastructure Capital Value: Constant Euro data was reported at 842,291,983.900 EUR in 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 642,321,693.700 EUR for 2018. Belarus BY: Airport Infrastructure Capital Value: Constant Euro data is updated yearly, averaging 438,095,376.300 EUR from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2019, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 842,291,983.900 EUR in 2019 and a record low of 314,313,997.300 EUR in 2012. Belarus BY: Airport Infrastructure Capital Value: Constant Euro data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Belarus – Table BY.OECD.ITF: Transport Infrastructure, Investment and Maintenance: Non OECD Member: Annual. [STAT_CONC_DEF] Airports capital stock (F.III-10): An estimated monetary value reflecting the current stock of physical airport infrastructure assets. For statistical purposes it is recommended to use the net capital value which takes into account depreciation. [COVERAGE] Between 2017 and 2019, the increase was due to an increase in investment through the construction of infrastructure at airports and the acquisition of aircraft.

Belarus BY: Inland Waterway Infrastucture Capital Value data was reported at 265,000,000.000 BYR in 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 187,000,000.000 BYR for 2018. Belarus BY: Inland Waterway Infrastucture Capital Value data is updated yearly, averaging 158,500,000.000 BYR from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2019, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 265,000,000.000 BYR in 2019 and a record low of 50,000,000.000 BYR in 2010. Belarus BY: Inland Waterway Infrastucture Capital Value data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Belarus – Table BY.OECD.ITF: Transport Infrastructure, Investment and Maintenance: Non OECD Member: Annual. [STAT_CONC_DEF] An estimated monetary value reflecting the current stock of physical IWT infrastructure assets. For statistical purposes it is recommended to use the net capital value which takes into account depreciation.

According to preliminary figures, the value of foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to China reached approximately ***** billion U.S. dollars in 2024. This was a decrease of around **** percent compared to the previous year. FDI development in China China was the second largest recipient of FDI inflows worldwide in 2023 and has been an attractive destination for foreign investment since it opened-up four decades ago. Annual FDI inflows increased rapidly from around ** billion U.S. dollars in 2000 to *** billion in 2011, but growth rates have dropped thereafter. This was mainly due to high market restrictions and growing competition from domestic companies. In order to improve the investment environment, the Chinese government issued a new Foreign Investment Law in 2019 and took further measures to safeguard the interests of foreign investors. These measures were at least partly responsible for increased FDI inflows in 2020 and 2021. However, geopolitical tensions and questions over China’s intentions to further open-up its economy render future developments in this area highly uncertain. Investor origins and preferred industries According to UNCTAD estimates, around **** percent of investment stock in 2020 originated from the *************, followed by **************************************. However, the picture is blurred by the fact that a large portion of these investments entered China through international financial hubs such as Hong Kong, which officially accounted for ** percent of the Chinese FDI stock in 2020. In terms of invested sectors, FDI distribution has changed a lot over the last 20 years. While manufacturing received around ** percent of annual investments in 2005, that share has dropped to around ** percent in 2020. Today, more than ** percent of the investment value is directed into the service sector.

Belarus BY: Road Infrastructure Capital Value data was reported at 28,055,000,000.000 BYR in 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 25,654,000,000.000 BYR for 2018. Belarus BY: Road Infrastructure Capital Value data is updated yearly, averaging 21,449,500,000.000 BYR from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2019, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 28,055,000,000.000 BYR in 2019 and a record low of 8,071,000,000.000 BYR in 2010. Belarus BY: Road Infrastructure Capital Value data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Belarus – Table BY.OECD.ITF: Transport Infrastructure, Investment and Maintenance: Non OECD Member: Annual. [STAT_CONC_DEF] An estimated monetary value reflecting the current stock of physical road transport infrastructure assets. For statistical purposes it is recommended to use the net capital value which takes into account depreciation. [COVERAGE] Data include transport terminals (bus stations). Data do not include the cost of vehicles, except for service vehicles (road marking).

Lesotho LS: IIP: Liabilities: Direct Investment: Equity: ow Investment Fund Shares/Units data was reported at 1.406 USD mn in 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.375 USD mn for 2018. Lesotho LS: IIP: Liabilities: Direct Investment: Equity: ow Investment Fund Shares/Units data is updated yearly, averaging 1.629 USD mn from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2019, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 12.854 USD mn in 2010 and a record low of 1.272 USD mn in 2015. Lesotho LS: IIP: Liabilities: Direct Investment: Equity: ow Investment Fund Shares/Units data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Lesotho – Table LS.IMF.BOP: BPM6: International Investment Position: Annual.

Belarus Inland Waterway Infrastucture Capital Value: Euro data was reported at 113,136,660.500 EUR in 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 77,735,284.340 EUR for 2018. Belarus Inland Waterway Infrastucture Capital Value: Euro data is updated yearly, averaging 111,116,465.300 EUR from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2019, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 151,031,077.500 EUR in 2011 and a record low of 77,663,729.680 EUR in 2016. Belarus Inland Waterway Infrastucture Capital Value: Euro data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Belarus – Table BY.OECD.ITF: Transport Infrastructure, Investment and Maintenance: Non OECD Member: Annual. [STAT_CONC_DEF] An estimated monetary value reflecting the current stock of physical IWT infrastructure assets. For statistical purposes it is recommended to use the net capital value which takes into account depreciation.

Lesotho LS: IIP: Liabilities: Portfolio Investment: Equity data was reported at 0.059 USD mn in 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.058 USD mn for 2018. Lesotho LS: IIP: Liabilities: Portfolio Investment: Equity data is updated yearly, averaging 0.064 USD mn from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2019, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.087 USD mn in 2011 and a record low of 0.000 USD mn in 2010. Lesotho LS: IIP: Liabilities: Portfolio Investment: Equity data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Lesotho – Table LS.IMF.BOP: BPM6: International Investment Position: Annual.

Belarus BY: Inland Waterway Infrastucture Capital Value: Constant Euro data was reported at 104,792,195.200 EUR in 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 80,290,211.710 EUR for 2018. Belarus BY: Inland Waterway Infrastucture Capital Value: Constant Euro data is updated yearly, averaging 101,007,042.135 EUR from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2019, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 171,442,541.300 EUR in 2011 and a record low of 80,290,211.710 EUR in 2018. Belarus BY: Inland Waterway Infrastucture Capital Value: Constant Euro data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Belarus – Table BY.OECD.ITF: Transport Infrastructure, Investment and Maintenance: Non OECD Member: Annual. [STAT_CONC_DEF] An estimated monetary value reflecting the current stock of physical IWT infrastructure assets. For statistical purposes it is recommended to use the net capital value which takes into account depreciation.

Belarus Rail Infrastructure Capital Value: Euro data was reported at 4,521,197,114.000 EUR in 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 3,242,434,320.000 EUR for 2018. Belarus Rail Infrastructure Capital Value: Euro data is updated yearly, averaging 4,108,151,184.500 EUR from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2019, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,040,662,213.000 EUR in 2011 and a record low of 2,895,358,343.000 EUR in 2016. Belarus Rail Infrastructure Capital Value: Euro data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Belarus – Table BY.OECD.ITF: Transport Infrastructure, Investment and Maintenance: Non OECD Member: Annual. [STAT_CONC_DEF] An estimated monetary value reflecting the current stock of physical railways transport infrastructure assets. For statistical purposes it is recommended to use the net capital value which takes into account depreciation. [COVERAGE] Data include rolling stock.

Belarus Road Infrastructure Capital Value: Motorway: Euro data was reported at 9,736,156,769.000 EUR in 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 8,640,256,069.000 EUR for 2018. Belarus Road Infrastructure Capital Value: Motorway: Euro data is updated yearly, averaging 10,119,977,118.500 EUR from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2019, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 12,351,894,228.000 EUR in 2013 and a record low of 7,919,883,731.000 EUR in 2016. Belarus Road Infrastructure Capital Value: Motorway: Euro data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Belarus – Table BY.OECD.ITF: Transport Infrastructure, Investment and Maintenance: Non OECD Member: Annual. [STAT_CONC_DEF] An estimated monetary value reflecting the current stock of physical road transport infrastructure assets. For statistical purposes it is recommended to use the net capital value which takes into account depreciation. [COVERAGE] Data include only highway and do not include inner-city roads.

Belarus BY: Rail Infrastructure Capital Value: Constant Euro data was reported at 4,187,733,385.000 EUR in 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 3,349,003,483.000 EUR for 2018. Belarus BY: Rail Infrastructure Capital Value: Constant Euro data is updated yearly, averaging 3,847,866,419.000 EUR from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2019, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,721,894,817.000 EUR in 2011 and a record low of 3,333,677,715.000 EUR in 2016. Belarus BY: Rail Infrastructure Capital Value: Constant Euro data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Belarus – Table BY.OECD.ITF: Transport Infrastructure, Investment and Maintenance: Non OECD Member: Annual. [STAT_CONC_DEF] An estimated monetary value reflecting the current stock of physical railways transport infrastructure assets. For statistical purposes it is recommended to use the net capital value which takes into account depreciation. [COVERAGE] Data include rolling stock.

Belarus Total Inland Transport Infrastructure Capital Value: Euro data was reported at 16,611,877,215.000 EUR in 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 13,984,452,943.000 EUR for 2018. Belarus Total Inland Transport Infrastructure Capital Value: Euro data is updated yearly, averaging 17,550,706,465.000 EUR from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2019, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 24,840,506,329.000 EUR in 2010 and a record low of 13,238,713,780.000 EUR in 2016. Belarus Total Inland Transport Infrastructure Capital Value: Euro data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Belarus – Table BY.OECD.ITF: Transport Infrastructure, Investment and Maintenance: Non OECD Member: Annual. [STAT_CONC_DEF] Railways capital stock: an estimated monetary value reflecting the current stock of physical railways transport infrastructure assets. Roads capital stock: an estimated monetary value reflecting the current stock of physical road transport infrastructure assets. Inland waterway capital stock: an estimated monetary value reflecting the current stock of physical IWT infrastructure assets. For statistical purposes it is recommended to use the net capital value which takes into account depreciation. [COVERAGE] Rail infrastructure capital value includes rolling stock. Road infrastructure capital value does not include the cost of vehicles, except for service vehicles (road marking). Road infrastructure capital value includes transport terminals (bus stations).

Lesotho LS: IIP: Liabilities: Direct Investment: Equity: Direct Investor in Direct Investment Enterprises data was reported at 10.524 USD mn in 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 10.294 USD mn for 2018. Lesotho LS: IIP: Liabilities: Direct Investment: Equity: Direct Investor in Direct Investment Enterprises data is updated yearly, averaging 10.669 USD mn from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2019, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15.506 USD mn in 2012 and a record low of 0.000 USD mn in 2010. Lesotho LS: IIP: Liabilities: Direct Investment: Equity: Direct Investor in Direct Investment Enterprises data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Lesotho – Table LS.IMF.BOP: BPM6: International Investment Position: Annual.

Belarus BY: Total Inland Transport Infrastructure Capital Value: Constant Euro data was reported at 15,386,657,790.000 EUR in 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 14,444,080,280.000 EUR for 2018. Belarus BY: Total Inland Transport Infrastructure Capital Value: Constant Euro data is updated yearly, averaging 16,922,998,785.000 EUR from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2019, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 27,621,790,009.000 EUR in 2010 and a record low of 14,444,080,280.000 EUR in 2018. Belarus BY: Total Inland Transport Infrastructure Capital Value: Constant Euro data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Belarus – Table BY.OECD.ITF: Transport Infrastructure, Investment and Maintenance: Non OECD Member: Annual. [STAT_CONC_DEF] Railways capital stock: an estimated monetary value reflecting the current stock of physical railways transport infrastructure assets. Roads capital stock: an estimated monetary value reflecting the current stock of physical road transport infrastructure assets. Inland waterway capital stock: an estimated monetary value reflecting the current stock of physical IWT infrastructure assets. For statistical purposes it is recommended to use the net capital value which takes into account depreciation. [COVERAGE] Rail infrastructure capital value includes rolling stock. Road infrastructure capital value does not include the cost of vehicles, except for service vehicles (road marking). Road infrastructure capital value includes transport terminals (bus stations).

Lesotho LS: IIP: Liabilities: Portfolio Investment: Equity: Deposit Taking Corporations excl Central Bank data was reported at 0.059 USD mn in 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.058 USD mn for 2018. Lesotho LS: IIP: Liabilities: Portfolio Investment: Equity: Deposit Taking Corporations excl Central Bank data is updated yearly, averaging 0.064 USD mn from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2019, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.087 USD mn in 2011 and a record low of 0.000 USD mn in 2010. Lesotho LS: IIP: Liabilities: Portfolio Investment: Equity: Deposit Taking Corporations excl Central Bank data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Lesotho – Table LS.IMF.BOP: BPM6: International Investment Position: Annual.

Manufacturing Industries: Sikkim: Beverages: Invested Capital data was reported at 1,323.300 INR mn in 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,090.000 INR mn for 2018. Manufacturing Industries: Sikkim: Beverages: Invested Capital data is updated yearly, averaging 1,424.650 INR mn from Mar 2010 (Median) to 2019, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,593.700 INR mn in 2013 and a record low of 420.200 INR mn in 2010. Manufacturing Industries: Sikkim: Beverages: Invested Capital data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Mining and Manufacturing Sector – Table IN.BAF028: Manufacturing Industry: NIC 2008: By State: Sikkim.

Manufacturing Industries: Tripura: Food Products: Invested Capital data was reported at 2,578.100 INR mn in 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,116.700 INR mn for 2018. Manufacturing Industries: Tripura: Food Products: Invested Capital data is updated yearly, averaging 1,022.500 INR mn from Mar 2009 (Median) to 2019, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,578.100 INR mn in 2019 and a record low of 603.100 INR mn in 2010. Manufacturing Industries: Tripura: Food Products: Invested Capital data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Mining and Manufacturing Sector – Table IN.BAF031: Manufacturing Industry: NIC 2008: By State: Tripura.

Manufacturing Industries: Karnataka: Wearing Apparel: Invested Capital data was reported at 105,137.400 INR mn in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 91,124.300 INR mn for 2021. Manufacturing Industries: Karnataka: Wearing Apparel: Invested Capital data is updated yearly, averaging 66,495.600 INR mn from Mar 2009 (Median) to 2022, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 112,311.200 INR mn in 2019 and a record low of 26,263.100 INR mn in 2010. Manufacturing Industries: Karnataka: Wearing Apparel: Invested Capital data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Mining and Manufacturing Sector – Table IN.BAF016: Manufacturing Industry: NIC 2008: By State: Karnataka.