A country can rank more strongly in fintech than in the overall startup index. In the StartupBlink Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2026, Singapore is second in fintech and fourth overall. Georgia ranks 62nd and 66th, respectively, while Kazakhstan ranks 63rd and 71st.
This is a three-country comparison, not a global fintech league table. The table and chart show ranks rather than scores: lower numbers indicate higher positions. A difference in places is not a percentage advantage.
| Country | Overall global rank | Fintech rank |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 4 | 2 |
| Georgia | 66 | 62 |
| Kazakhstan | 71 | 63 |
Sector fit changes the search
Overall rankings combine multiple industries. For payments, insurance technology or banking software, a sector view may provide a more relevant starting point for finding partners.
Georgia’s or Kazakhstan’s relative fintech strength does not make them comparable in scale with Singapore. Ranking places cannot be converted into linear differences in funding or company numbers.
Fintech contains distinct activities
StartupBlink’s fintech category includes payments, insurance, investment services, online banking, blockchain and other subindustries. A strong industry position does not establish equal strength across every activity.
Projects should next identify teams and investors with relevant expertise. Product regulation, licensing and operating models need separate assessment against current rules.
The limits of the available comparison
The open report discloses selected industry positions in country profiles. The complete industry dataset is available through StartupBlink Pro Research. This selection therefore cannot establish a full world ranking or an absence of fintech in markets not shown.
Sector comparisons help direct research towards the requirements of a particular financial product, complementing the broader view offered by the overall index.