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Fintech Founders Should Watch Miami and Vilnius
Miami and Vilnius offer fintech founders cross-border opportunities without New York or London.
In brief
Miami and Vilnius offer fintech founders cross-border opportunities without New York or London. Miami and Vilnius are emerging as key fintech hubs for global expansion, with Miami connecting the US to Latin America and Vilnius providing EU access. Originally reported by Inc.
Miami and Vilnius as Fintech Gateways
Miami connects the United States to Latin America, while Vilnius offers a path into the European Union.
“Both cities are outsiders”
InvestLithuania Managing Director Insight
Elijus Čivilis, managing director of InvestLithuania, says both cities are outsiders with strategic advantages.
“Both cities are outsiders”
Miami's Fintech Investment
The Brazilian Nu bank sponsored Inter Miami’s stadium, signaling Miami’s role in fintech expansion.
South Florida Fintech Funding
South Florida attracted $909 million in fintech funding across 85 deals in 2025.
Lithuania's Fintech Growth
Lithuania has 248 fintech companies serving over 40 million EU customers by 2025.
Fintech Infrastructure Focus
Lithuania built its fintech sector around regulatory expertise, payments infrastructure, and technical talent.
Miami and Vilnius as Unlikely Twins
Miami and Vilnius are strategic fintech hubs with different approaches: Miami is flashy, Vilnius is stealthy.
Why Fintech Founders Should Watch
Founders looking beyond New York and London should consider Miami and Vilnius for cross-border fintech opportunities.
The one thing
Miami and Vilnius are emerging as key fintech hubs for global expansion, with Miami connecting the US to Latin America and Vilnius providing EU access.
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